Jessica Melendez
Canoga Park,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CVI Safe Passage Worker
Alliance Community for Empowerment
Canoga Park, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Patrol designated school routes or community “hot spots” during arrival and dismissal times to deter violence or criminal activity.
- Monitor the surrounding area for signs of conflict or unsafe behavior and report any suspicious activity.
- De-escalate potential conflicts using trained intervention techniques.
- Build trusting relationships with students, families, and community members.
- Provide a visible, supportive presence to make youth feel safe while traveling to and from school.
- Mentor youth informally and connect them to support services when needed.
Community Intervention Ambassador
Canoga Park, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated community outreach, recruitment, and educational efforts to connect participants with ACE Services and promote violence prevention programs.
- Organized and led skills-based workshops and intervention events during Summer Night Lights to foster community engagement and reduce gang-related violence.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to provide conflict resolution, rumor control, and intervention services including safe passage and resources to gang-impacted individuals
Ralphs
Canoga Park, CA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to an array of customers, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers.
- Entrusted to ensure all items were fully stocked and replenished items as needed
- Organized and maneuvered carts to maintain store cleanliness and organization
Outback Steakhouse
Northridge, CA
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality service in a restaurant setting
- Skilled in taking orders accurately, managing customer inquiries, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Proficient in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Experienced in working collaboratively with kitchen staff to expedite orders and maintain smooth operations.
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Canoga Park, CA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized documentation for various programs offered by the agency
- Practiced effective communication skills to staff members and participants
- Provided clerical support to team members and effectively multitasked
Dinos Barbershop
Canoga Park, CA
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Excellent customer service skills, fostering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for cleanliness
- Restocked items as needed and executed various errands efficiently and effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Education
High School Diploma -
Youthbuild Charter High School
Woodland Hills, CASkills
- Observation and monitoring
- Patience and tolerance
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural sensitivity
AWARDS
Certificate of Recognition for Completion of Alliance for Community Empowerment’s Youth Development Program - Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel June 2021, Certificate of Recognition for Completion of Alliance for Community Empowerment’s Youth Development Program - Senator Henry Stern June 2021
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
CVI Safe Passage Worker
Alliance Community for Empowerment
06.2025 - Current
Community Intervention Ambassador
06.2024 - 08.2024
Ralphs
08.2023 - 02.2024
Alliance for Community Empowerment
04.2019 - 06.2019
Outback Steakhouse
03.2018 - 01.2023
Dinos Barbershop
04.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Youthbuild Charter High School