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Matthew Abad-Vergara

Matthew Abad-Vergara

Auckland

Summary

A highly motivated and hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. I like to take on new challenges and have a solid work ethic, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

I am a New Zealand citizen who has grown up abroad and am enjoying being home and studying international relations and political science at Auckland University.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Serve the City
Geneva
07.2023 - 09.2023

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The Soup Kitchen is open Tuesdays to Fridays and serves hundreds of people in need daily.

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  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
  • Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
  • Served and delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of floors in the kitchen area throughout shift.
  • Performed additional tasks assigned by chef or supervisor.

Waiter

Kawasushi
Ferney Voltaire
05.2022 - 08.2022

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A restaurant celebrating the culinary art of Japan and Korea, a perfect harmony of aesthetics and delicate flavors.

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  • Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
  • Took orders from patrons accurately and efficiently.
  • Brought food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
  • Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals.

Volunteer

World Health Organization
Geneva
02.2020 - 02.2020

Volunteered at WHO at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • helped prepare rooms and materials for meetings and press conferences
  • attended the first (and limited) global press conference on COVID-19 with the world's media
  • research and logging of Google analytic results for WHO keywords
  • provided reviews for the WHO film festival submissions
  • I was recorded reading a script for a video - which was used as a voice over

Education

High School Diploma -

Lycée Français International De Panama
Panama City
06.2023

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Food preparation
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Order Management
  • Tableside Service
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Menu Memorization
  • Positive and Professional

Languages

English
First Language
French
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Volunteer

Serve the City
07.2023 - 09.2023

Waiter

Kawasushi
05.2022 - 08.2022

Volunteer

World Health Organization
02.2020 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Lycée Français International De Panama
Matthew Abad-Vergara