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Kassandra Melendez

Madison,WI

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Care Specialist

Madison Veterinary Specialist And Emergency
2023.06 - Current
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.

Team Member Associate

Escape In Time
2022.09 - 2023.06
  • Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Cashier/Sales Floor Associate Floater

Goodwill
2021.11 - 2022.08
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Busser/Hostess

Olive Garden
2021.03 - 2021.12
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

Doggy Daycare Attendant/Assistant Dog Trainer

PetU
2021.05 - 2021.11
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.

Sales Associate/Front of House Team Leader

Bed Bath & Beyond
2020.03 - 2021.04
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service, and selling techniques.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product purchases and returns.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal & Vet Biosciences BS

University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Greenfield High School
Greenfield, WI
06.2022

Skills

  • Engaging and communicating with a diverse population and groups of all sizes.
  • Improving problem-solving and maintaining professional helping relationships.
  • Organization and time management skills with staying focused on different tasks, and using my time and energy effectively and efficiently in order to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Leadership with managing a team or project.

Volunteer work

I volunteer at Spring Harbor Animal Hospital during the summer and winter breaks. I started volunteering with them since June of 2023. While I'm there, I shadow Dr. Wilson and technicians with appointments, vaccinations, and bloodwork. When there is downtime, I clean instruments, wrap surgical packs, and maintain the cleanliness of the clinic. 

Timeline

Client Care Specialist

Madison Veterinary Specialist And Emergency
2023.06 - Current

Team Member Associate

Escape In Time
2022.09 - 2023.06

Cashier/Sales Floor Associate Floater

Goodwill
2021.11 - 2022.08

Doggy Daycare Attendant/Assistant Dog Trainer

PetU
2021.05 - 2021.11

Busser/Hostess

Olive Garden
2021.03 - 2021.12

Sales Associate/Front of House Team Leader

Bed Bath & Beyond
2020.03 - 2021.04

Bachelor of Science - Animal & Vet Biosciences BS

University of Wisconsin–Madison

High School Diploma -

Greenfield High School
Kassandra Melendez