Name: Claudia Garcia
Home: Castro District, San Francisco
Placement: Marriott Marquis
Job Coach:Â Robert Lopez
What have been your prior jobs?
I worked two years as a cashier/barista at La Boulange and three years before that as a cook/food runner at the Cheesecake Factory. They closed all La Boulange stores after Starbucks bought them. Everyone was getting laid off. I lost my job there, too, which was unfortunate because they paid me well. The people and manager were all very professional.
How did you hear about ÇïϼÂ×Àí?
My manager had a flier for a ÇïϼÂ×Àí was going to host at Valencia Gardens on September 1st.
What is your new job?
I’m a barista/cashier at the Marriott Marquis. They pay me well ($20/hour), plus the people are really nice and very professional. I like my manager, too.
How did ÇïϼÂ×Àí help you get this job?
ÇïϼÂ×Àí Job Coach Robert Lopez met me at the Culinary Job Fair. He asked me questions about my work experience and about the type of work for which I was looking. Robert motivated me and told me to approach the employers by being polite and confident, presenting my skills and background and what I could offer them. Thank you, ÇïϼÂ×Àí, for helping me get employed again!
Have you used any other free services at ÇïϼÂ×Àí?
Yes, and .
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