Realtor

• Jun 2023 - Present

Real Estate Agent

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2023

Assisting with the Purchase and Sale of homes Negotiating in behalf of clients Spanish speaking Realtor Idaho Realtors State Director Community Service Chair Assisting with the Purchase and Sale of homes Negotiating in behalf of clients Spanish speaking Realtor Idaho Realtors State Director Community Service Chair

Store Manager for TJMaxx in Idaho Falls, ID

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2015

Store Manager Recruited by the Distinct Manager of an underachieving retail store of a $26B corporation specializing in home goods, clothing, personal care, furniture, and outdoor equipment. In charge of directing all aspects of store operations including forecasting, market analysis, merchandising, implementation of policies and procedures, consumer psychology and purchasing trends, community outreach, and driving profitable sales. Led the district as the Customer Experience Champion by promoting excellence through publications and weekly conference calls, trained in HR and Union avoidance issues. Responsible for the hiring, training, and promoting of all associates as well as the execution of day to day operations including validation, coaching, counseling, and development. • Increased sales from $5.8M to $7.2M in 3 years • Grew sales to #7 in the Region (110 stores) with a 10.70% increase in 1 year • Targeted and grew sales within the Spanish speaking community • Accepted into an Elite Rapid Response Team • Successfully completed the Future HR Leaders Program • Awarded with the District's Neighbor of Choice Award for outstanding service in the community Show less

Director of Food and Beverage

• Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

Was brought in to achieve results in a stagnant operation, attaining success by providing order and stability, developing management to consistency, increasing sales through proper execution, and strengthening cross-team relationships. Coordinated and directed the full-service restaurant and beverage operation including satellite locations and outside vendors. Planned, guided, scheduled and executed private special events. Fostered and developed external vendor relationships including The Coca-Cola Company, Sysco Food Services, Starbucks Coffee Company and brought in American Tuna Inc.Together, with a liaison for sustainable seafood, created the Seafood For The Future program developed to promote ecological awareness within the industry and community. • Annual Governor's Luncheon for Women and Children • The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach • Annual Gala Awards Dinner and Fundraiser, Aquarium of the Pacific • All private special events including: weddings, proms, fundraisers, wine dinners Show less

Operations Manager

• Sep 2004 - Mar 2008

Recruited by Regional General Manager to run the catering department at the second highest grossing venue in the company. Spearheaded the execution of all special events, trade shows, concerts and provided craft services for artists showcased at the Arena and the Performing Arts Center. Managed logistics, planning, budgeting payroll, and worked in conjunction with the Executive Chef on menu development. Proactively anticipating clients needs to exceed expectations and lead them through all intricacies of their events. • The Southern California Hair Stylists show • The Fish and Tackle Boat show • Concerts and performances at the Long Beach Arena • Disney on Ice at the Long Beach Arena • Minor League Hockey (Long Beach Ice Dogs) Long Beach Arena Show less

Operations Manager/Culinary Manager

• Dec 2002 - Sep 2004

Recruited by the General Manager to run the kitchen and culinary programs including execution of private functions. Responsible for culture change after successfully championing the kitchen and culinary aspects of the restaurant to success. Managed payroll budget, hired, trained, promoted and oversaw a successful retail, floor and bar operation. Built a Special Events operation from the ground up to $750,000 in the first year. • Received Top Rocker Award in recognition of outstanding customer service • Grew Special Events revenues to $750.00 in first year of existence • Private event aired on MTV's My Sweet 16, the highest grossing event in the restaurants history Show less

Spanish Interpreter

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

Chosen out of 250 applicants for an elite position in one of the largest school districts in the nation. Traveled throughout the district doing direct and professional Spanish to English and English to Spanish translations seamlessly and simultaneously between parents and educators. Translated Spanish documentation of incoming students to L.A.U.S.D., as well as working with Spanish speaking parents to fill out district enrollments forms and official state documentation. Assisted in home visits between non-English speaking students and district's psychologists and social workers. Show less