Mel Cardenas
Re Locating To Seattle WA (May 2026)
Summary
I am a growth oriented individual who likes to move up in a company that cares about me. I have hands-on experience in management, vehicle maintenance, and warehouse roles. I bring strong problem-solving skills, great work ethic, and adaptabilty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alignment and Suspension Technician
Stivers Ford
Waukee, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Executed precise wheel alignment adjustments according to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and diagnostics.
- Performed maintenance tasks on vehicles, including suspension, brakes, fluid services, and tire replacements, to enhance performance and safety.
- Trained other techs on alignment techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with service advisors to provide accurate estimates and timelines for repairs.
- Delivered quality workmanship consistently while following manufacturer guidelines when performing warranty-related repairs.
Senior Technician
LOF Xpress Oil Change
Ankeny, IA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated exceptional performance leading to two promotions and three raises within initial nine months of employment at Lof Xpress.
- Gathered fluid samples pertaining to the vehicle I was working on.
- Assessed fluid conditions with customers to provide informed service recommendations.
- Performed comprehensive differential fluid services and transmission fluid exchanges as part of routine preventive maintenance to extend vehicle lifespan.
Warehouse Supervisor
Voss Distributing, LLC
Des Moines, IA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw daily operations and management of warehouse activities.
- Guided part-time staff in executing daily responsibilities.
- Facilitated morning unloading of product semi-trucks, maintaining systematic organization and accurate inventory of warehouse stock.
- Oversaw loading operations for up to eleven trucks daily, ensuring timely dispatch of products.
- Operated product trucks to facilitate transfers between warehouses across Iowa.
Journeys co manager
Journeys
Des Moines, IA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed team activities and maintained store performance in alignment with managerial responsibilities.
- Monitored company emails daily. Assisted with visual marketing updates. Organized product displays. Processed incoming shipments. Coordinated shipments to other stores. Supported training of new hires. Managed store opening and closing procedures.
- Executed sales strategies that resulted in over fifty thousand dollars in product sales for Journeys over the course of the year.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing tailored support to help customers find necessary items.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
West Des Moines, IA
11.2018 - 07.2020
- This was my first job.
- Assisted in daily operations as a cashier and crew member. Learned food preparation techniques and maintained cleanliness in kitchen and cooking areas. Supported team members in achieving service goals.
- Acquired skills across four roles, consistently surpassing performance expectations.
- I would come in after school and start prepping for the dinner rush. I prepared based off daily customer projections and daily orders.
- Facilitated customer satisfaction by cooking, grilling, and serving food during evening shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dowling Catholic High School
West Des Moines, IA05-2020
Skills
- Management
- Warehouse experience
- Vehicle maintenance
- Sales
- Cash Handling
- Customer service
- Computer skills
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Alignment and Suspension Technician
Stivers Ford
04.2024 - Current
Senior Technician
LOF Xpress Oil Change
04.2023 - 02.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
Voss Distributing, LLC
04.2022 - 04.2023
Journeys co manager
Journeys
08.2021 - 11.2022
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Dowling Catholic High School