Kayra V. Flores Meléndez
Cidra
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
Panoteca San Miguel
01.2024 - Current
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
Media Manager
RosaMaria International Cuisine
01.2023 - Current
- Created and distributed press releases, news stories, and other content to relevant outlets
- Monitored industry trends to identify potential opportunities for growth of the company's market share
- Developed and maintained company's corporate image and identity
- Developed and implemented successful media strategies to increase brand awareness.
Sous Chef
RosaMaria International Cuisine
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained high quality standards for food production and presentation ensuring customer satisfaction
- Assisted head chef in creating new dishes and menu items
- Ensured compliance with all health codes and safety regulations while overseeing the cleanliness of the kitchen area
- Oversaw the daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, recipe development and plating.
Kitchen Staff Member
Salty Señorit
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking utensils and equipment
- Managed time efficiently by multitasking between tasks without compromising quality of work
- Maintained high standards of sanitation, hygiene, and safety protocols in the kitchen environment
- Displayed effective communication skills when working with other kitchen staff members.
Restaurant Busser
Restaurante L'Olivo
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by responding quickly to inquiries and requests from guests
- Brought out complimentary food and drink items before meals
- Adhered strictly to health codes while handling food items
- Delivered dishes, silverware, glassware, linens, and other items as needed throughout the restaurant.
Special Proyect Coordinator
Vivo Recycling
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Search and investigation of the insect Hermetia illusens in different areas of Puerto Rico
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations
- Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocols and arrange interviews
- Produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypotheses.
Kitchen Staff Member
Set The Bar
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations
- Prepared and cooked food under head chef's direction, following recipes and cooking instructions
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, complying with hygiene codes and health and safety standards
- Purchased and stored ingredients and food supplies, keeping enough goods on hand to meet daily demands
- Informed kitchen staff of schedules and delegated appropriate duties to improve efficiency.
Student Researcher
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Collect specimens of Iguana iguana to obtain blood, muscle, organs, and fecal samples
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination
- Extract DNA of fecal samples to evaluate the microbial communities hosted in the gastrointestinal tract using PCR
- Recorded and developed reports on data collected from studies
- Attended academic conferences to present research both orally and through poster presentations.
Microbiology Laboratory Intern
Fresenius Kabi
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintain strict aseptic fields when collecting environmental, surface and biological samples, minimizing contaminations risks
- Discussed technical and quality process: GMP, GLP, organizational structure, EHS and safety, USP current revision, critical system revision and failure investigations
- Interpreted test results to compare to established specifications and control limits
- Assist in endotoxin, bioburden and growth media test, material sterilization, culture media preparation, identification testing, specialized equipment handling and document handling
- Knowledge about different sterilization process like electron beam (E-beam) and gamma sterilization.
Hostess Manager
Restaurante L'Olivo
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and regulations affecting operations.
Research Volunteer
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Interacted with patients with ichthyosis vulgaris, athopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergies in the Puerto Rican population to perform genetic variant studies
- Maintained confidentiality of all patients information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
- Handle samples according to the laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contribution
- Cleaned, maintained and prepared supplies and work areas.
Microbiology Laboratory Volunteer
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Preparation of cultured media for general, clinical and food microbiology laboratories
- Organizing, restocking and maintains laboratory environments and equipments
- Execute sterile processing using autoclave to prepare supplies for the laboratories
- Create plans and communicate deadlines to ensure projects were complete on time
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Cashier
Chiringuito L'Olivo
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales
- Answered customer questions and provided store information
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY -
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico05.2022
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Receptivity
- Research Capabilities
Certification
- Health Information Privacy and Security, CITI Program
- Biomedical Research
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Baker
Panoteca San Miguel
01.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Salty Señorit
11.2023 - 01.2024
Special Proyect Coordinator
Vivo Recycling
06.2023 - 07.2023
Media Manager
RosaMaria International Cuisine
01.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
RosaMaria International Cuisine
01.2023 - Current
Restaurant Busser
Restaurante L'Olivo
01.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Staff Member
Set The Bar
09.2022 - 03.2023
Student Researcher
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
02.2022 - 01.2023
Microbiology Laboratory Intern
Fresenius Kabi
08.2021 - 10.2021
Research Volunteer
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
07.2020 - 12.2020
Microbiology Laboratory Volunteer
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
08.2018 - 12.2018
Cashier
Chiringuito L'Olivo
06.2018 - 08.2018
Hostess Manager
Restaurante L'Olivo
06.2017 - 08.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY -
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
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