Strong professional with more than 15 years in experience with a demonstrated history of working in the government relations and hospitality & food services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Budgeting, Business Planning, and Operations Management. Academic formation in Hotel Business Administration from University of Tourism and Administrative Sciences and Hospitality Panamerican School.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Manager
Mexican Print Corp. (Corporación Mexicana de Impresion, S.A.de C.V, COMISA)
03.2015 - 12.2018
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
Administrative Manager
La Villa Pediatric Hospital, Mexico City Ministry of Health
11.2013 - 04.2014
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Administrative Clerk
Consulate General of Mexico
10.2007 - 10.2013
Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized and professional.
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
Logistics Coordinator
Latin America Jouth Forum by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizat
09.2007 - 09.2007
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
Completed accurate reservations for business travelers at point of sale.
Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
Operations Manager
La Casa de las Flores Boutique Hotel
06.2006 - 01.2007
Manage Hotel operations, reservations, spa and food services (organic food) design menus
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
According Best Leading Hotels consider us one of the 3 Best Boutique Hotels in Morelos, Mexico in 2007.
Directed strategic workforce planning, performance management, and benefits administration.
Enhanced industry and technical knowledge through active participation in learning and growth opportunities.
Front Desk Receptionist
Aventura-Spa Palace at Palace (Now Hard Rock Riviera Maya)
06.2004 - 12.2005
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.
Entered customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
Logistics Coordinator, Customer Service
Cancerology National Institute
10.2001 - 02.2004
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customes.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customer
Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
Trained new staff and administrative support on customer service, recordkeeping and travel planning procedures.
Promoted local entertainment and sporting events and offered details to assist patrons.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
Operations Manager, Trainneer & Development Senior
Coffee Station Company
01.1998 - 05.2000
*Began to work at this company as a Barista in one of their stores for about 1 year, then they offer me the opportunity to grow as an Operational & Development Manager.
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
Learned new drinks and procedures first, and instructed all team members on how to properly complete each.
Promoted company in local community through word-of-mouth, social media and special events.
Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs and achieve profitability.
Developed waste-control policies to maintain profitable operations.
Coordinated employee schedules, payroll, and new hire training.
Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Accounting Intern
Metropolitan Television (Cultural Channel 22)
01.1994 - 06.1998
Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Quickly and accurately processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
Completed balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statements with high accuracy.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
Supported finance department payroll administration while monitoring reportable hours of [Number] full-time employees.
Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Used soldering skills to connect components securely.
Handled calibration of audio and visual equipment for customers and set up devices for optimal performance.
Determined optimal position for mounting speakers for clearest sound.