Melanie Lira
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que. Proven ability to enhance guest engagement and drive sales through effective upselling techniques. Adept in cash handling, ensuring accuracy and fostering positive customer relationships while maintaining high service standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
El Paso, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Commercial Driver
AutoZone
El Paso, TX
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
Bank Teller
First Convenience Bank
El Paso, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Conducted daily audits of cash drawer, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
- Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
Retail Sales Associate
Delek US
El Paso, TX
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
El Paso, TX
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Cashier Team Lead
Kentucky Fried Chicken
El Paso, TX
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
Education
Montwood High School
El Paso, TX05.2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling and safe food handling
- Guest engagement and positive interactions
- Performance improvement and effective upselling
Timeline
Commercial Driver
AutoZone
05.2024 - 06.2025
Bank Teller
First Convenience Bank
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
11.2021 - Current
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Delek US
08.2019 - 11.2021
Cashier Team Lead
Kentucky Fried Chicken
02.2017 - 06.2020
Montwood High School