Alex Melendez
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Motivated, family oriented & passionate individual with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Driven to take pride in having a strong work ethic, being highly adaptable, striving to be a great teammate to my peers and confidently taking the lead when required to do so. After years of being a competitive athlete & eventually running a business, continuing to always be a student in my day to day life has always been key. While being a part of a beautiful community & being able to slowly create one of my own, i’ve been lucky enough to soak up knowledge from all walks of life. Currently looking forward to paving a new road for myself & my family, accepting all trials & tribulations that come w/ it & walking tall into a new career that I am proud of.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Shine757 Auto & Marine Detailing
Virginia Beach
01.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of auto and marine detailing services.
- Trained staff on best practices for detailing processes and customer service.
- Maintained quality control standards for detailing services and customer satisfaction.
- Created targeted marketing strategies that increased visibility of auto and marine detailing services.
- Oversaw inventory management of supplies and equipment for detailing services.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Analyzed customer feedback to implement actionable changes, enhancing overall customer service experience.
- Conducted research on industry trends in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Automotive Detailer
Rk Chevrolet
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Cleaned and polished vehicles to maintain showroom-ready appearance.
- Applied protective coatings and treatments to enhance vehicle surfaces.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and reported potential issues.
- Assisted in training new staff on detailing techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with service team to prepare vehicles for delivery to customers.
- Maintained a safe and organized workspace during detailing processes.
Car Wash Detailer
Autobell
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Cleaned and polished vehicles to meet Autobell's high standards of detailing.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and reported concerns to management promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new team members on detailing techniques and equipment use.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours efficiently.
Server/Food Runner
Catch 31
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed food and drink orders efficiently to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
Education
Floyd E. Kellam High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Operations management
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Workflow optimization
- Sales strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Client presentations
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Driven and determined
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Shine757 Auto & Marine Detailing
01.2020 - Current
Automotive Detailer
Rk Chevrolet
04.2018 - 08.2019
Car Wash Detailer
Autobell
02.2017 - 03.2018
Server/Food Runner
Catch 31
12.2015 - 11.2016
Floyd E. Kellam High School