Taylor R Gonzales

Contact Details

Email Address: get_taylored@hotmail.com

Career Objectives

Summary: I am looking for a service or creatively oriented position. I enjoy working with all types of people and being part of a team. I would love to work in the tourism industry. I feel that I have a lot to offer in an active, fast paced, people-oriented environment. I am quickly adaptable within a changing environment, and I enjoy a good challenge.

Education/Qualifications

Institution: University of Colorado- Denver
City/Country: Denver, CO USA
Qualifications: Received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. Minor specialization focused on Ethnic/Gender studies, film, and advertising.
Completed: 2007

Institution: LV Berkner High School
City/Country: Richardson, TX USA
Qualifications: Received my high school diploma. Graduated with academic honors. Lettered in Varsity Basketball and Varsity Softball.
Completed: 2000


Employment History

Home Slice Pizza
Start Date: Jun 2007
End Date: Currently Employed
Position/Title: Server
Responsibilities/
Achievements:

  • Responsible for delivering a superior guest dining experience.
  • Being knowledgeable about Italian wines and authentic, traditional Italian American food styles
  • Making each guest feel valued and personally attended to.
Landry's Seafood House
Start Date: Jul 2005
End Date: May 2007
Position/Title: Server/Bartender
Responsibilities/
Achievements:

  • Delivering fine dining service within a semi-casual atmosphere.
  • Basic wine, beer, and liquor knowledge.
  • Responsible for training new employees.
  • Banquet service

Skill Summary

Non Technical Skills: Nominated captain of numerous sports teams, speak some conversational Spanish, been a new employee trainer at multiple jobs, enjoy learning about people from all different backgrounds, acted as a peer mentor and mediator
Computer Skills:

Adobe Illustrator; Beginner
Macromedia Dreamweaver; Beginner
MS Excel; Intermediate
MS Office; Intermediate
MS Powerpoint; Advanced
MS Word; Advanced
Photoshop; Intermediate

Other: Attended multiple wine training sessions taught by a Sommelier


Awards

Dean's List (2 semesters), National Honor Society


Languages

Basic/Intermediate Spanish


Interests

Art, Wine, Food, People/Culture, Language, Philosophy, Film