Overview
Work History
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Mechelle Vrbas

Carmel Valley,CA

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Brunos Market
03.2003 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Executed daily grocery deliveries to local businesses and customers.
  • Executed secure and efficient daily deposit transactions.
  • Oversaw upkeep of company vehicles.
  • Cultivated strong vendor partnerships.

Retail Sales Clerk

Surf and Sand Liquors
03.2003 - 05.2024
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Wait Staff Member

Baja Cantina
05.1999 - 01.2002
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
  • Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Cocktail Server

Mission Ranch
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintained accuracy and efficiency when processing sales transactions.
  • Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar area.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.

Reservations, Front Desk

Pine Inn
03.1998 - 06.2000

Reservation clerk. Front Desk

Verified reservation details and executed payment procedures.

Exhibited understanding of Carmel's culinary scene, tourist spots, and wine tasting opportunities.

Deli Clerk

Mediterranean Market
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Managed cash register for handling cash and credit card transactions.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.

Skills

  • Sales monitoring
  • Retail operations management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Staff supervision
  • Financial reporting
  • Orientating and training
  • Inventory management
  • Task delegation
  • Customer relations
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Orientation and training
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Money handling
  • Retail operations
  • Time management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Brunos Market
03.2003 - 05.2024

Retail Sales Clerk

Surf and Sand Liquors
03.2003 - 05.2024

Wait Staff Member

Baja Cantina
05.1999 - 01.2002

Cocktail Server

Mission Ranch
01.1999 - 01.2002

Reservations, Front Desk

Pine Inn
03.1998 - 06.2000

Deli Clerk

Mediterranean Market
01.1997 - 01.1999
Mechelle Vrbas