Yocasteryn Martinez-Zapata

Hospitality Professional
Washington, D.C. 20011
(202) 749-7724
yocasterynzapata23@gmail.com
https://yocasterynzapata.weebly.com/

SKILLS
● Bilingual (English and Spanish)
● Food preparation skills
● Knowledge and practice of basic computer/technology skills
● Organizational and folding skills
● Ability to operate commercial-sized laundry equipment
● Custodial skills
● Hospitality training and experience

EXPERIENCE
Embassy Suites Convention Center - Food and Beverage Intern
MAY 2023 - JUNE 2023 | Washington, D.C. 20001
● Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant and employee cafeteria by removing waste, wiping
down surfaces and sweeping all areas, stocking breakfast items, and storing perishable
items appropriately
● Collect room service trays and dishes from hotel floors and safely and efficiently deliver
them to the dishwashing area

DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City - Kitchen Attendant Intern

JANUARY 2023 - APRIL 2023 | Arlington, VA 22202
● Prepare food by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, and cooking in order to make
salads, desserts, muffins, cookies, and croissants for guest events
● Use proper safety procedures and protocols when preparing food for events
● Ensure the food preparation areas were clean and hygienic
● Make sure utensils and dishes were stored appropriately

Hilton Arlington National Landing - Laundry Intern

SEPTEMBER 2022- DECEMBER 2022 | Arlington, VA 22202
● Operate commercial-sized washer, dryer, and iron machines
● Lift and transport heavy loads of linen
● Identify different types of linen to be folded and sorted appropriately
● Sort and neatly fold linen and towels into bins to be distributed to hotel floors

Cardozo High School, Washington, D.C. - School Cafe Intern

SEPTEMBER 2021 - JUNE 2022 | Washington, D.C. 20009
● Prepare coffee for customers and served and delivered as requested
● Maintain the cleanliness of working areas by wiping surfaces, sweeping, and mopping
● Neatly and efficiently stock supplies and report to appropriate leader if supplies are short
EDUCATION
Project SEARCH- Hilton Capital Area Region - Hospitality Program
AUGUST 2022 - JUNE 2023, Washington, D.C. 20001

Cardozo High School - Certificate of Completion

AUGUST 2020 - JUNE 2023, Washington, D.C. 20009

Bell Multicultural High School - General High School Education

AUGUST 2015 - JUNE 2020, Washington, D.C. 20010

REFERENCES
Katherine Carrasco, Chef, DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City
Phone: (646) 963-7079 | Email: Katherine.carrasco@hilton.com

Belky DeLeon, Housekeeping Manager, Hilton Crystal City

Phone: (571) 216-4550 | Email: Belky.DeleonGomez@Hilton.com

Chelsea Simpson, Special Education Teacher, Project SEARCH Program

Phone: (202) 480-0895 | Email: chelsea.simpson@k12.dc.gov

Karizma Sorto, Special Education Aide, Project SEARCH Program

Phone: (301) 960-8780 | Email: Karizma.sorto@k12.dc.gov

Sean Adams, Project SEARCH Employment Consultant, SEEC

Phone: (240) 472-0975 | Email: Sadams@seeconline.org

James Williams, Project SEARCH Employment Consultant, SEEC

Phone: (240) 893-5755 | Email: Jwilliams@seeconline.org