Jose Arturo Ferrufino Jr
Allentown
Summary
A highly motivated and bilingual (English-Spanish) business management student at Bloomsburg University (Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania), with a focus on entrepreneurial innovation. Currently in my junior year, I am eager to gain hands-on experience in business management, refine my public speaking skills, and develop my professional expertise. Passionate about providing value in customer relations and contributing to organizational growth, I am looking to leverage my leadership, communication, and project management skills in an internship that will help shape my future career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Torre Restaurant
Center Valley
02.2024 - Current
- Managed customer orders and ensured timely food delivery, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to improve communication.
- Developed strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Scholar & Community Volunteer
Board of Governors Scholar
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh Area
01.2021 - Current
Participated in annual community service projects, enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented youth.
- Led outreach initiatives to promote education and community involvement through effective public speaking.
- Presented at the 2025 Frederick Douglass Institute Research & Creative Arts Conference on community support's impact on student success.
- Contributed to discussions at the 30th Annual Sankofa Conference highlighting the benefits of community engagement.
Quality Management Intern
Tyber Medical
Bethlehem
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with quality control procedures to maintain compliance with safety standards and improve consistency.
- Acquired insights into business management operations in medical industry, emphasizing regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced communication and presentation skills by contributing findings and recommendations during team meetings.
Line Cook, Food Runner, Barback, Server Assistant
Blue Grill House
Easton
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed food preparation tasks while maintaining high food quality standards.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving conflicts to boost satisfaction and loyalty.
- Adapted swiftly between various responsibilities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Entrepreneurial Innovation
Bloomsburg University (Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania)
Bloomsburg05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute (LCTI)
Allentown, PA01.2022
Skills
- Office productivity software
- Google Docs and Sheets expertise
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Project coordination tools
- Salesforce and HubSpot proficiency
- Digital marketing fundamentals
- Market analysis techniques
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Verbal communication skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Time management strategies
- Client service excellence
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Food Runner
Torre Restaurant
02.2024 - Current
Line Cook, Food Runner, Barback, Server Assistant
Blue Grill House
01.2023 - 01.2024
Quality Management Intern
Tyber Medical
01.2022 - 12.2022
Scholar & Community Volunteer
Board of Governors Scholar
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Entrepreneurial Innovation
Bloomsburg University (Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania)
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute (LCTI)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Certifications And Achievements
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Board of Governors Scholarship Recipient
- Emerging Scholars Program – Business Presentation Project
- Presented at the Frederick Douglass Institute Research & Creative Arts Conference
- Presented at the 30th Annual Sankofa Conference at Bloomsburg University
- Presented at the PASSHE Foundation 2024 Summit Conference
Volunteer Experience
Board of Governors Scholar – Emerging Scholars Program, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh Area, Scholar & Community Volunteer, 01/21, Present, Actively participate in annual community service projects, assisting in local initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for underrepresented youth., Lead outreach efforts by communicating the importance of education and community involvement, demonstrating leadership and public speaking abilities., Contributed to various presentations on how community support fosters student success, including at the 2025 Frederick Douglass Institute Research & Creative Arts Conference and the 30th Annual Sankofa Conference.
Languages
- English, Fluent (Read, Write, Speak)
- Spanish, Fluent (Read, Write, Speak)
Certifications And Achievements
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Board of Governors Scholarship Recipient
- Emerging Scholars Program – Business Presentation Project
- Presented at the Frederick Douglass Institute Research & Creative Arts Conference
- Presented at the 30th Annual Sankofa Conference at Bloomsburg University
- Presented at the PASSHE Foundation 2024 Summit Conference
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