Administrative Assistant

Collaborated with the Publisher and Editor for article research and planning, reviewed and prepared documents for publication, coordinated publication schedules, conducted manuscript proofreading, and did research for accuracy.
Performed various administrative tasks such as the transfer and organization of data, created accurate spreadsheets, managed reports and filing systems for over 200 distribution points and mailed subscriptions, and composed various forms of written communication.

Researched, wrote, and published over 6 seasonal newsletters and 3 print and digital magazine stories.
Edited copy written by other writers to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Collaborated with the editor to create headlines that accurately reflect the story content.
Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.

Assisted customers with selecting appropriate wines for their meals or special occasions.
Developed extensive knowledge of wines, including flavors, aromas, regions, and winemaking techniques.
Made excellent food and wine pairings with traditional Spanish small plates.
Assisted with The Art of Wine events, guiding guests through tastings.
Spearheaded the launch of Boqueron, Wine and Tapas Bar, the first wine bar in Brownsville, TX.
Wrote and assembled Boqueron employee handbook and training manual.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory and purchases.

Ensured that all front-of-house operations ran smoothly and efficiently. Managed a team of 20 staff members.
Greeted guests and addressed their needs in a friendly and professional manner to make them feel at home.
Facilitated continuous communication between the servers and the kitchen.
Organized seating arrangements for guests and handled reservations, ensuring maximum capacity of the restaurant was reached. Served over 300 guests each weekend including special events such as birthdays, bridal and baby showers, and wedding receptions.
Assisted with training new servers and hosts on proper customer service techniques. Held front-of-house meetings. Maintained inventory of restaurant essentials. Coordinated server and host schedules.
Maintained cash registers throughout shift and ensured accuracy of transactions.