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Fidel Ventura 7525 N. Damen Ave unit MG, Chicago, IL 60645 | (312) 929-8691 | [email protected] Experienced individual with many years of experience in the customer service fields. A senior at National Louis University in a Business Administration program, bilingual and eager to contribute to an innovative and forward thinking company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Partner/Driver, Uber/Lyft , Chicago, IL October 2015 to Current Continually averages five stars, higher than other partners in customer service ratings Provides safe and enjoyable experiences for riders Anticipates and surpasses rider expectations and needs Spanish Translator, Centro Romero, Chicago, IL March 2003 to Current Provides Spanish to English translation services for clients during United States Customs and Immigration Services hearings and interviews Manage services offered and establish a stable customer base Bartender, Lady Gregory’s Restaurant, Chicago, IL August 2015 to December 2015 Contributed, expanded, and maintained the regular patron base by 10%, using social media and networking Aided in the active selection of 104 craft beers and rotating craft beer taps Managed takeout orders, server orders, and customers while maintaining the highest customer service standards Increased upon my knowledge of whiskey, spirits, and craft cocktails Bartender, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. Evanston, IL September 2014 to September 2015 Expanded upon my expertise of beer and the brewing process Implemented changes that improved the accuracy and efficiency of the bar Engaged and educated guests in micro brews, beer and classic cocktails Bartender/Server, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Chicago, IL June 2014 to October 2014 Provided a memorable and relaxing experience to all guests Consistently averaged over $34 per guest in sales Persuaded guests to purchase souvenir items in the the Jimmy Buffet retail store Suggested food and beverages based on individual needs and special requests Bartender, Trader Todd’s, Chicago, IL September 2011 to November 2013 Achieved highest sales of specialty drinks among all bartending staff Multitasked both server and customer orders while accurately maintaining tabs on FOCUS p.o.s system Prepared fresh squeezed juices and sour mix for specialty/ signature cocktails Maintained bar inventory and managed fiscal responsibilities

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Fidel Ventura 7525 N. Damen Ave unit MG, Chicago, IL 60645 | (312) 929-8691 | [email protected]

Experienced individual with many years of experience in the customer service fields. A senior at National Louis University in a Business Administration program, bilingual and eager to contribute to an innovative and forward thinking company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Partner/Driver, Uber/Lyft , Chicago, IL October 2015 to Current

Continually averages five stars, higher than other partners in customer service ratings

Provides safe and enjoyable experiences for riders

Anticipates and surpasses rider expectations and needs Spanish Translator, Centro Romero, Chicago, IL March 2003 to Current

Provides Spanish to English translation services for clients during United States Customs and Immigration Services hearings and interviews

Manage services offered and establish a stable customer base Bartender, Lady Gregory’s Restaurant, Chicago, IL August 2015 to December 2015

Contributed, expanded, and maintained the regular patron base by 10%, using social media and networking

Aided in the active selection of 104 craft beers and rotating craft beer taps

Managed takeout orders, server orders, and customers while maintaining the highest customer service standards

Increased upon my knowledge of whiskey, spirits, and craft cocktails Bartender, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. Evanston, IL September 2014 to September 2015

Expanded upon my expertise of beer and the brewing process

Implemented changes that improved the accuracy and efficiency of the bar

Engaged and educated guests in micro brews, beer and classic cocktails Bartender/Server, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Chicago, IL June 2014 to October 2014

Provided a memorable and relaxing experience to all guests

Consistently averaged over $34 per guest in sales

Persuaded guests to purchase souvenir items in the the Jimmy Buffet retail store

Suggested food and beverages based on individual needs and special requests Bartender, Trader Todd’s, Chicago, IL September 2011 to November 2013

Achieved highest sales of specialty drinks among all bartending staff

Multitasked both server and customer orders while accurately maintaining tabs on FOCUS p.o.s system

Prepared fresh squeezed juices and sour mix for specialty/ signature cocktails

Maintained bar inventory and managed fiscal responsibilities

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, Childhood Health and Wellness Program, Centro Romero, Chicago, IL August - 2009 to Apr - 2011

Partnered with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Hayt Elementary School, and Illinois Masonic Hospital to aid in the prevention of childhood obesity

Managed the progress of 100 children and gathered statistical data, per participant

Hired, trained and managed staff

Maintained budget, prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports, organized monthly family education seminars, organized community outreach and fundraising

EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS

National Louis University, Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration-2016 BASSET Certified Servsafe Certified CPR/AED Certified

Immigration Law Paralegal certificate, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights