EMILY J MELDE

• I conducted various administrative tasks at the Battalion level consisting of, but not limited to: managing personnel records for accurate recordkeeping, facilitating a smooth award process, assisting and advocating for Soldiers through various administrative issues (financial, record fixes, leave, providing further resources, ect.), and I provided support for my superiors wherever was needed.
• I collected, monitored, and organized administrative data, resulting in an efficient system for record keeping.
• Takeaway: I learned computer systems, like Microsoft Office and Army IPPS-A, while maintaining a balance of creating relations with employees.

• Cultivated a comfortable and welcoming environment for customers while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Worked with a POC system to place orders and manage money, with attention to detail, to minimize discrepancies.
• Takeaway: Creating an enjoyable work environment through a positive attitude and calm demeanor goes a long way with peers, customer relations, and overall work efficiency.

• Maximized customer engagement through personal banter and timely service while selling the product with sales techniques and knowledge of the product
• Ensured inventory accuracy through tracking of stock and ordering products. As well as managing big scale events, working behind the scenes as well as on the floor
• Takeaway: The importance of personable service creating customer loyalty, higher sales, as well as setting an overall positive tone for guests.

• Monitored and assisted homeless residents with day to day life, health issues, and provided resources for further assistance. As well as ensuring patient confidentiality according to HIPPA regulation.
• Implemented creative activities to promote both mental and physical stimulation among residents while observing.
• Takeaway: I learned how to lead and manage a large group of individuals while remaining alert yet calm and deescalating any health/ behavioral issues that may arise.

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• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by being the sole server, food runner, and busser during the day. As well as serving large groups on bust weekend nights.
• Improved big dining events with creative ideas and attention to detail throughout the planning process and while working the event.
• Takeaway: I learned how to be step up, be quick on my feet, and make efficient decisions, while simultaneously serving tables with no supervisor

• Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for students from preschool-12th grade ranging 5 different school districts
• Assisted one-on-one with special education students by tailoring teaching methods for individual learning styles, while deescalating and situations in a calm manner
• Takeaway: Everyone learns and functions in their own way and it's important to observe and effectively reconstruct for a better learning, teaching, or work environment

• Expedited order processing times through accurate picking, packing, and staging of products for shipment.
• Facilitated seamless communication between departments to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Takeaway: The importance of communication within a team for optimal efficiency