Melanie Nuzzolo
Durham,NC
Summary
I have currently received my associate's degree in human development, and working towards my bachelor's. Following up with my master's degree in Social Work. I have also been a very social person and passionate about serving customers well while exceeding customer expectations and maintaining poise and sense of humor in demanding environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Bomba Tacos & Rum
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Teaching Assistant
Lily Pond Day Country School
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing class schedule and activities
- Identified students struggling with subjects and recommended solutions to lead teacher
- Corresponded with parents to provide updates and developments about child's progress
- Tracked student attendance for official class records and notified teacher of unexpected absences
- Maintained clean, tidy and organized classroom spaces for teacher
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and helped resolve difficulties
- Helped teachers meet students' needs by recommending solutions to behavioral, academic, or classroom issues
Bartender/Server
New York Country Club
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Organized opening and closing shifts
- Food service (remembering orders, table numbers, and ticket times)
- Cash handling behind the bar and front desk
- Memorizing the drink menu and food menu
- Phone delivery
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity
Bartender
The Spot Billiards
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized opening and closing shifts
- Food service (remembering orders, table numbers, and ticket times)
- Cash handling behind bar and front desk
- Operated POS systems and managed bar tabs to track revenue
- Promoted warm, fun atmosphere for guests and team members
- Verified customer age prior to serving alcohol
- Called for taxis or ride-sharing for customers unable to drive
- Kept bar stocked with snacks, prepared appetizers and served food items
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Fred S Keller School
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Worked as a teaching assistant in classrooms assisting teachers with preschoolers with special needs and other developmental problems
- Implemented individual and small group instruction for students' special education needs
- Assist teachers with educational, vocational, and self-help skills for students
- CABAS-based program with Columbia-level ranks I worked towards
- Performed my own studies on children and studied behavioral analysis
- Helped teach children basic functions
- For example, washing hands, learning words, cleaning up after oneself, pushing in chairs, learning colors & alphabet, etc
- Assisted teacher in reinforcement and encouragement to develop children's communication skills and build self-esteem
- Preserved clean, safe learning environment by wiping down and sanitizing toys and tables
Education
Associate of Science - Human Development
Suny Empire State College
Online05.2023
-
Nyack High School
Nyack, NY05.2021
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Cash handling
- POS operation
- Drink preparation
- Menu memorization
- Customer service
Certification
bartending license
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Bomba Tacos & Rum
11.2024 - 03.2025
Teaching Assistant
Lily Pond Day Country School
10.2023 - 08.2024
Bartender/Server
New York Country Club
04.2023 - 11.2023
Bartender
The Spot Billiards
06.2022 - 03.2023
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Fred S Keller School
06.2017 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Human Development
Suny Empire State College
-
Nyack High School
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