Leonardo Jimenez Rodriguez
Commerce City
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team and company objectives.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
04.2024 - Current
- Created monthly business reviews to seek potential areas of opportunity for the restaurant.
- Scheduled kitchen staff of 30 people.
- Lowered restaurant waste by 3% to below company goal of 7% Actual. v Theoretical waste.
- Managed Food and Smallewares inventory to ensure kitchen had necessary components to operate daily.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust weekly purchase decisions accordingly.
- Took part in hiring for qualified team members to build a productive work environment.
Car Sales Advisor
O'Meara Ford
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding.
- Worked with various lead-generating software to bring in new customers and previous customers.
Server - Togo - Host
Olive Garden
07.2016 - 03.2024
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Certified Trainer in multiple positions, teaching company expectation and standards to new-hires.
Real Estate Agent
Mazuma Real Estate
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual ( English & Spanish)
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Leadership
- Business Analysis
- Management
- Initiative
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
04.2024 - Current
Car Sales Advisor
O'Meara Ford
09.2023 - 03.2024
Real Estate Agent
Mazuma Real Estate
05.2022 - 08.2023
Server - Togo - Host
Olive Garden
07.2016 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Colorado State University