Melina Gonzalez
Oceanside,California
Summary
Versatile supply chain specialist skilled in inventory management, material coordination, and customer service excellence. Experience in retail operations and cross-unit collaboration enhances ability to deliver precise results. Committed to operational reliability and improving efficiency in high-tempo work settings.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Management Specialist
United States Marine Corps
02.2024 - Current
- Supply chain oversight — Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to ensure timely availability for operations.
- Requisition processing — Streamlined submission and tracking of supply requests to enhance order fulfillment.
- Inventory accuracy — Maintained precise accountability and records.
- Warehouse operations — Managed storage, organization, and distribution.
- Cross‑unit coordination — Facilitated collaboration between units to support maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Operational reliability — Delivered accurate results in high‑tempo environments.
- Data systems — Updated inventory using GCSS‑MC.
- Followed Marine Corps supply policies to ensure regulatory adherence. — Followed Marine Corps supply policies.
Sales Associate
TJ MAXX
Glendale, Queens
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Customer service — Assisted shoppers in locating merchandise and answering questions to enhance overall store experience.
- POS operations — Processed purchases, returns, and payments accurately while maintaining a friendly checkout environment.
- Explained TJ Maxx credit card benefits to customers during promotional events. — Explained benefits of TJ Maxx credit cards to customers and facilitated applications, driving customer engagement.
- Merchandising support — Restocked inventory, organized shelves, and maintained appealing product displays.
- Store presentation — Kept sales floor clean, organized, and aligned with company presentation standards.
- Team collaboration — Collaborated with coworkers to streamline daily operations and achieve store goals.
Floor Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
Glendale, Queens
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Customer engagement — Welcomed customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance throughout the store.
- Guided customers to merchandise, providing tailored recommendations on decorations, costumes, party themes, and product care.
- Supported customers by answering a variety of questions, including costume ideas, décor suggestions, exchange policies, and general retail inquiries.
- Maintained clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Ensured store safety by actively observing customer behavior to prevent loss. — Reported suspected theft and supported store safety and security procedures.
Sales Clerk
Crystal bouquet
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Customer service — Greeted customers warmly, identified needs, and provided personalized assistance to enhance shopping experience.
- Product support — Efficiently located merchandise and guided customers on product options to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
- Pricing and signage — Updated price tags and promotional signage to ensure accuracy and support sales initiatives.
- Merchandising — Stocked new inventory and arranged shelves and racks in visually appealing, organized displays.
- Inventory preparation — Tagged products, prepared pallets, and supported restocking to maintain smooth inventory flow.
- Maintained store cleanliness by organizing displays and cleaning surfaces to create an inviting shopping environment. — Maintained a clean, orderly store environment by completing routine cleaning and organizational tasks.
Remote Intern
New York Academy of Medicine
Brooklyn, NY
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Created engaging and relevant content for YouthWorks, enhancing the curriculum's appeal to youth.
- Analyzed YouthWorks modules with project leadership to evaluate relevance for youth ages 12-19.
- Collaborated and worked independently on assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion and quality outcomes.
- Having the opportunity to submit creative works (essays, skits, poems, etc.) that the team will develop into audio dramas to populate this component of the curriculum.
Rafael Assistant
Clinton Furniture
Manhattan
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Team coordination — Coordinated team efforts by interpreting assembly guides and organizing tasks for effective workflow.
- Furniture assembly — Performed precise furniture assembly using detailed manuals and technical instructions.
- Material preparation — Prepared and organized tools and hardware to maintain efficient workflow.
- Quality inspection — Inspected damaged furniture and recommended repair solutions to enhance product quality.
- Project management — Handled multiple assignments while ensuring timely, high‑quality results.
- Customer assistance — Assisted clients with safe transport and placement of furniture to ensure satisfaction.
- Provided professional support to clients via in-person and telephone interactions. — Provided professional in‑person and phone support.
- Ensured accurate recording of cash on delivery payments for efficient processing. — Collected and documented COD payments accurately.
Babysitter
Client Denise
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed daily routines for four children ages 7–10, ensuring meals, schoolwork, free time, and hygiene were addressed effectively.
- Facilitated behavioral support for children with ADS using de-escalation techniques and structured assistance to promote positive interactions.
- Academic support — Monitored remote learning attendance and assisted with virtual classroom tasks.
- Communicated daily updates to parents on children's routines, activities, and any behavioral concerns to maintain transparency and trust.
Education
Medical Assistant track -
Youth Adult Borough Center Franklin K. Lane
Brooklyn, NY06-2022
Skills
- Supply chain operations
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking
- Inventory flow
- Receiving
- Stocking
- Materials handling
- Data reporting
- Retail operations
- POS support
- Merchandising
- Store presentation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional communication
- Task coordination
- Workspace organization
- Organization
- Steady performance reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Accountability
- Typing efficiency
- Typing accuracy
- Google Docs editing
Awards
Honor roll recipient since 2018
Volunteer Experience
Camp Pendleton - Thrift Store, 07/01/26, Current, Sorted and organized incoming clothing donations to support daily store operations., Checked items for wear, damage, and cleanliness before preparing them for the sales floor., Tagged, folded, and organized clothing to ensure efficient restocking., Maintained a clean, orderly workspace to improve workflow and inventory management., Assisted staff and volunteers to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Supply Chain Management Specialist
United States Marine Corps
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
TJ MAXX
11.2022 - 01.2024
Floor Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
10.2022 - 11.2022
Sales Clerk
Crystal bouquet
06.2021 - 09.2021
Remote Intern
New York Academy of Medicine
03.2021 - 06.2021
Babysitter
Client Denise
09.2018 - 06.2019
Rafael Assistant
Clinton Furniture
02.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant track -
Youth Adult Borough Center Franklin K. Lane