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Edgar Melendez

Riverside,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader and adept forklift operator with a proven track record at Grams BBQ and Amazon. Excelled in crisis management and safety, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. Trained in various PIT equipment, showcasing adaptability and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in team performance and operational safety. Overall Im ready to find my next chapter and ready to learn to be the best at what i do with prupose.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Grams BBQ
Riverside, CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed staff, along with understanding how to communicate and acknowledge how my employees feel.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Trained and navigated new hires, along with those struggling, to help them through stressful work areas.
  • I began at the bottom and was trained in management, along with all other kitchen necessities, such as upfront communication with customers, whether negative or positive feedback.
  • The kitchen line needs to maintain a calm and organized work area during a crisis or in free time.
  • All back-of-house needs and preparations along with closing responsibilities for next day work schedule

Forklift Operator

Amazon
Perris, CA
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • The main/dock lead due to performance and safety use on the dock
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on dock forklift and other warehouse equipment.
  • Trained on almost every single PIT equipment such as forklift, clamp, reach, and more

Worker

Little Caesars
Moreno Valley, CA
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Adhered to company policies concerning returns, exchanges, and refunds, including proper documentation completion.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Education

Technical/Associates - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
03-2025

Skills

  • leader
  • Inquisitive
  • stern
  • handy
  • routine
  • fit

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Grams BBQ
07.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

Amazon
07.2021 - 07.2023

Worker

Little Caesars
05.2020 - 05.2021

Technical/Associates - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute
Edgar Melendez