SAMUEL CERNA

SAMUEL CERNA

Customer/Food Service & Emergency Care

Rancho Cucamonga, United States

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About

Experienced supervisor and food service professional with a strong background in team leadership, customer service, and daily operations. Skilled in training and guiding staff, handling high-volume orders, and maintaining quality standards in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on service, ensuring smooth workflow, satisfied customers, and a positive team atmosphere. Recognized for strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to keep both staff and customers engaged and supported.

What I'm looking for

Looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, and hopefully bring the ones I already possess to a great team.

Experience

Premier Ambulance

Emergency Medical Technician

Premier Ambulance

Jun 2025 – Present

Deliver high-quality BLS and ALS-level patient care in collaboration with paramedics and nursing staff across IFT, CCT, and 911 backup operations for LA and OC counties. Support advanced clinical procedures including EKG acquisition, IV preparation, and patient monitoring, enhancing scope of practice beyond standard BLS. Respond to emergency 911 calls in coordination with LA and OC Fire departments, demonstrating composure and sound clinical judgment in high-acuity environments.

Patient assessmentReport writingDocumentation
IGS Solutions

Floor Lead

IGS Solutions

2023 – 2024

Ensure a smooth and seamless functioning of front and back-end operations in collaboration with other leads, management and inventory associates. Execute/assist in daily inventory operations by ensuring accurate product counts, proper labeling, and organization of product in front and back stock. Lead and mentor team members by providing guidance on product knowledge, customer focus, and personalized service.

Inventory ManagementTeam LeadershipCustomer Service
Starbucks Coffee Co.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee Co.

May 2019 – May 2025

Provides hand-crafted beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently by adhering to recipe/presentation standards and by following health, safety and sanitation guidelines. Works to provide a third place environment for all customers by delivering exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs. Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance, as well as engaging in respectful, encouraging coaching moments when necessary.

Food SafetyTeam TrainingCustomer ServiceLeadershipTime management
Domino’s Pizza

Customer Service Representative

Domino’s Pizza

2018 – 2019

Greeted customers in person and over the phone, taking accurate food and beverage orders. Operated POS system to process cash, credit, and online transactions. Assisted with food preparation, including pizza assembly, portioning ingredients, and packaging orders. Ensured order accuracy and timely delivery for carryout and delivery customers. Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with health and sanitation standards.

POS SystemsFood PreparationCustomer Service

Education

Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Bachelor’s in Psychology · Psychology

2019 – 2023

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician

State/NREMT

2025 – No expiry

CPR/BLS certified

American Heart Association

2024 – No expiry

Food Handler’s Card

San Bernardino County

Languages

Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency)