Melissa Alvarez
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in customer service and retail operations, skilled in cash register management and inventory stocking. Demonstrated commitment to caregiving through hands-on support for a family member in hospice, ensuring comfort, proper medication management, and emotional well-being. Strong team player with a proactive approach to tasks and reliability in delivering quality care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Cardenas Markets
Watsonville
08.2025 - Current
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at Cardenas Markets.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card payments with attention to detail.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for optimal customer experience.
- Guided clients in using self checkout to enhance their shopping experience.
- Provided product information and friendly service to assist customer needs.
- Ensured a positive customer experience through polite and attentive interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations during busy hours.
Bakery Worker
Pastry Creations and Cafe
Watsonville
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared baked goods following established recipes and quality standards.
- Created pastries for example fruit tarts, cheesecakes, gelatienes, stocked up of mexican bread and bagels as well as any other pastries
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bakery workspace.
- Clean the store and kept it neady
- Charged clients and was in charge of a box my entire shift
Education
Pájaro Valley High School
WatsonvilleSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Store maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Clear communication
Certification
- Cpr certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Cashier
Cardenas Markets
08.2025 - Current
Bakery Worker
Pastry Creations and Cafe
08.2024 - 01.2025
Pájaro Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cabrillo College