1142 LANCASTER CLOSE • LAWRENCEVILLE • GEORGIA 30043

7 7 0 - 7 6 0 - 7 3 0 3 • C E S TA 9 @ G M A I L . C O M

ELAINE CESTA
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position which will utilize my management and leadership skills and moreover utilize my ability to multi
task the day to day operations of a fast paced office.

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
I possess the ability to acclimate myself in many different situations have the ability to problem solve on multiple
levels. I have the ability to realize a situation and formulate a direction of course to meet or exceed an objective.

EMPLOYMENT
August 2006 Present-Dominicks Italian Restaurant-Server/Key Manager
Delegating positions and specific responsibilities to servers.
As Senior Server was responsible for training incoming staff.

August 2004 August 2006-Ippolitos Italian Restaurant- Server

As senior server I was responsible for delegating staff responsibilities for shift.
Solely responsible for running new catering/party room which sat up to 60.
Set up and keep flow of service consistent with the customers expectations.
July 1997 - August 2004-JR Carpets - Office Manager
 Maintained computer system including accounts receivable and account payable.
 Handled all Human Resource issues/Reported directly to owner
 Responsible for scheduling installations.
 Responsible for handling customer service and customer complaints.

June 1992 – June 1997-Citi Habitats – Sales Associate

 Rented and sold apartments primarily in the Manhattan area.
 Generated new business.
 Responsible for reconciling receivables against insurance payments.

January 1986 - June 1992-Brookbridge Consulting Services - Office Manager

 Oversaw day to day operations including supervision of office personnel.
 Responsible for monthly financial and budget reports.
 Processed and expedited building department permits.
 Maintained client relationship.

July 1986 – January 1986-Acorn Properties – Sales Associate - Argentina

 Showed model homes imported from the United States
 Responsible for maintaining daily office operations.
 Responsible for reconciling receivables.

January 1982 - 1986 - Pan American Airways-Flight Attendant/Senior Purser

 As a Senior Flight Attendant my responsibilities included the direction of flight staff and their immediate
assignment

EDUCATION
Freeport High School, Freeport New York 1976 - 1980
Nassau Community College, Uniondale, New York 1980 – 1982 - Computer Science

LANGUAGES - Fluent in Spanish