Valentina Cardenas Galvan
Student
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic gymnastics coach with a proven track record at Jewart's Gymnastics, fostering athlete growth through tailored instruction and strong communication. Expert in lesson planning and safety awareness, I cultivate a positive team environment, enhancing performance and confidence while promoting sportsmanship and collaboration among students.
Hospitality professional with background in creating seamless and enjoyable dining experiences for guests. Known for effectively managing guest interactions, reservations, and seating arrangements while maintaining positive and organized environment. Team-oriented with focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs and ensure guest satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Jewart's Gymnastics
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Updated parents on their child''s progress through regular communication channels such as email updates or parent-teacher conferences.
- Cultivated a positive team environment by promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie, and mutual respect among athletes.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Developed and implemented new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth.
- Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
- Collaborated with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Bolstered gymnast's technical skills through detailed feedback and corrective guidance.
- Analyzed competition performances to adjust training strategies, leading to improved outcomes in subsequent events.
- Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
- Tailored coaching style according to each athlete''s unique needs and learning preferences, ensuring optimal individual progress.
- Prepared athletes for competitions by conducting focused drills, mock meets, or other simulation exercises prior to the event date.
- Fostered positive and supportive team environment, leading to enhanced team cohesion and morale.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Restaurant Hostess
Fox Chapel Golf Club
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and inviting restaurant environment by clearing tables and setting up for the next guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, food runner, server, and to-go stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shady Side Academy
Pittsburgh 04.2001 -
Skills
Growth mindset encouragement
Patience and empathy
Group instruction
Lesson planning
Strong communication skills
Motivation and encouragement
Safety awareness
Guest relations
Customer service
Team collaboration
Detail-oriented
Sports psychology
Experience
During my high school education, I had the opportunity to work with my school's football team (3 years), basketball team (2 years), lacrosse team (1 year), and baseball team (1 year). I acted as a student manager, ensuring that equipment and players were ready for both home and away games, aided in some practice training activities, and studied film in order to help improve player's weak points.
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
Jewart's Gymnastics
06.2024 - 06.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Fox Chapel Golf Club
08.2021 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Shady Side Academy
04.2001 -
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