Melanie Giddens
Summary
Food Service Stocker with expertise in inventory management, stock rotation, and organization to maintain product availability and ensure compliance with safety standards. Experienced in coordinating with team members to optimize workflow and reduce waste, enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to applying strong communication and time management skills to support seamless service operations and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Stocker
AVI Food Systems
2025.07 - 2026.03
- Organized and replenished food inventory to maintain product availability and support uninterrupted service operations.
- Inspected deliveries for quality and accuracy to ensure compliance with safety standards and reduce spoilage.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to prioritize stocking tasks, optimizing workflow and minimizing service delays.
- Executed proper storage techniques to uphold food safety regulations and extend shelf life of perishable items.
- Streamlined stock rotation procedures to improve inventory turnover and prevent waste.
- Monitored supply levels and communicated shortages promptly to facilitate timely restocking and maintain service continuity.
- Efficiently managed inventory replenishment and organized food products to ensure timely availability and compliance with safety standards, enhancing operational flow at AVI Food Systems.
Assembly Line Worker
Lear Corporation
2018.07 - 2024.09
- Operated and maintained automated assembly equipment to efficiently produce automotive seating components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and meeting daily production targets.
- Operated and maintained assembly machinery to efficiently produce automotive seating components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and meeting daily production targets.
- Operated and maintained assembly machinery to efficiently produce automotive seating components while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Operated specialized machinery and performed precise component assembly to ensure high-quality automotive seating systems met production standards and delivery deadlines at Lear Corporation.
Cashier
Johnson Petroleum
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Managed daily cash flow operations, optimized liquidity to meet financial obligations, and ensured accurate reconciliation, resulting in improved cash availability and reduced operational risks.
- Processed fuel and convenience store transactions efficiently while maintaining accurate cash handling and delivering exceptional customer service to enhance customer satisfaction and operational accuracy.
Parts Inspector
OJI Intertech
2015.08 - 2018.07
- Conducted precise dimensional and visual inspections of automotive parts using calipers and microscopes, ensuring 100% compliance with OJI Intertech's quality standards and reducing defect rates by 15%.
- Inspected and verified precision components using calibrated measuring instruments, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards to reduce defects and support seamless production processes.
- Conducted precise dimensional and visual inspections of automotive parts to ensure compliance with quality standards, reducing defect rates by 15% and enhancing production efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
Manchester HIgh School
North Manchester, Indiana1997-05
Certification - undefined
Heartland Career Center
Wabash, Indiana1997-05
Certificate - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Freedom Acadomy
Kendallville, IN 2026.02 - 2026.05
Skills
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Stock rotation
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Point-of-Sale (POS) System
- Communication skills
- Time management
Timeline
Certificate - Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
Freedom Acadomy
2026.02 - 2026.05
Food Service Stocker
AVI Food Systems
2025.07 - 2026.03
Cashier
Johnson Petroleum
2023.06 - 2024.06
Assembly Line Worker
Lear Corporation
2018.07 - 2024.09
Parts Inspector
OJI Intertech
2015.08 - 2018.07
Certification - undefined
Heartland Career Center
Diploma -
Manchester HIgh School