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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Melanie Rivera

Tarzana,CA

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Floor Supervisor

Burlington Coat Factoy
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective floor management strategies and staff training programs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized service and prompt issue resolution.
  • Streamlined inventory management for increased product availability and reduced stock discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with store managers to develop sales objectives, leading to the achievement of revenue goals consistently.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising to create appealing displays that attracted customers and drove sales.
  • Provided regular feedback to employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Supervised daily operations on the sales floor, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting operational standards.
  • Managed scheduling for optimal staffing levels during peak hours, maximizing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Trained new employees on closing duties, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.
  • Oversaw cash register reconciliation at the end of each shift, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Delegated tasks effectively among team members, maximizing individual strengths and skillsets.

Zone Lead

Amazon Fresh
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Trained in three departments which includes Paleo, Outbound and Front End
  • Assisted customers understand the Just Walk Out method of the store and helped them with setting them up with an Amazon One account as well
  • Cash handled, counted safe and tills for the day shift as well closing down the department to help create a deposit for the night
  • Helped set up signage when needed to attract more customers to that week's sale
  • Helped associates with an easier way to look up barcodes and PLUs to make the checkout experience easier
  • Read metrics and how to train associates who weren't meeting the metric goal and what to fix.

Sales Associate

Amazon 4 Star
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Merchandised wall bays and tables, followed planograms
  • Rung up customers and explained their prime saving
  • Set up changeover, and kills
  • Shipped out transship boxes
  • Assisted customers when having questions with Alexa devices or even getting them the correct Amazon Device
  • Followed SMILE to make sure customers had a pleasant shopping experience
  • Made sure back of house was in order and organized
  • Processed returns from dot com and in store returns
  • Cross trained in Amazon fresh
  • BOPIS Trained (Buy online pick in store).

Customer Service / Cashier

The Home Depot
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Communicated merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion
  • Replenished merchandise shelves with items from the stockroom
  • Maintained clean, tidy and organized checkout area
  • Assessed customer needs and responded appropriately to questions
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings
  • Trained new employees on company customer service polices and service level standards
  • Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.

RECEPTIONIST

DNG FRAMING
08.2015 - 01.2019
  • Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels, correspondence and shipped outgoing items daily
  • Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering and requisition of depleted or low-level stock
  • Welcomed guests and clients in an upbeat and friendly manner
  • Communicated with contractors and vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
  • Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely fashion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA
06.2024

ASSOCIATE OF ART IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE
06.2020

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ROBERT FULTON COLLEGE PREP
06.2015

Skills

  • Keyholder
  • Internal Growth Programs
  • Sales Strategies
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Retail Staff Management
  • Shrinkage Control
  • Product knowledge
  • Effective communication
  • Team management
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Employee Training

Accomplishments

  • Customer Service
  • Customer interface
  • Multi-tasking
  • Merchandising

Certification

  • Certified Food Handler, Amazon - 2023-2028

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Floor Supervisor

Burlington Coat Factoy
07.2023 - 01.2024

Zone Lead

Amazon Fresh
05.2022 - 07.2023

Sales Associate

Amazon 4 Star
02.2020 - 03.2022

Customer Service / Cashier

The Home Depot
01.2018 - 02.2019

RECEPTIONIST

DNG FRAMING
08.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Cal State Northridge

ASSOCIATE OF ART IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ROBERT FULTON COLLEGE PREP
Melanie Rivera