Antonio Pico
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EXPERIENCE
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina, New York, NY
Busser/Runner/Inventory 08/2023 – 09/2024
• Busser Duties: Efficiently cleared and reset tables, ensuring quick turnover during peak dining hours; maintained cleanliness in the dining area, including sweeping, mopping, and organizing table settings.
• Food Runner Duties: Promptly delivered food from the kitchen to guests, ensuring the correct dishes were served and addressing any immediate needs to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Inventory Management: Conducted regular inventory checks, managed stock levels for dining essentials (e.g., glassware, silverware, napkins), and communicated with vendors for supply orders to avoid shortages.
• Ad-Hoc Requests: Handled various ad-hoc tasks, including setting up for special events, assisting in minor kitchen prep work, and supporting the bar or other departments as needed.
• Assisted with training new team members, demonstrating effective multitasking and proper handling of food and beverages.
PortoHouse, Portoviejo & Guayaquil, Ecuador
Freelance 2020-2023
• Designed and built custom furniture pieces, including tables, chairs, bookshelves, cabinets, and desks, tailored to individual client needs and preferences for homes, offices, and vacation rentals.
• Conducted on-site consultations to understand client requirements, take measurements, and provide recommendations for wood types, finishes, and design options.
• Operated woodworking machines, such as table saws, band saws, planers, and jointers, in a workshop setting to cut, shape, and assemble furniture components with precision. IndustryMaster, Portoviejo, Ecuador
Carpenter 2007 – 2020
• Designed, built, and finished custom furniture pieces for homes and offices, including tables, chairs, cabinets, shelves, and desks, tailored to client specifications and aesthetic preferences.
• Repaired and restored old or damaged furniture to its original condition, including refinishing, reinforcing joints, and replacing worn parts.
• Conducted client consultations to discuss design ideas, take measurements, and provide cost and time estimates for custom projects.
EDUCATION
Universidad Técnica de Manabí 2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s degree, Business Management
Skills: safety standards (OSHA certified), food running, bussing, teamwork, fast-paced environments, inventory management, restaurant operations, physical stamina, Carpentry, woodworking, furniture making, custom furniture design, sanding, varnishing. Native Spanish speaker and upper-intermediate English References:
James Lopez, General Manager