Melissa Goodin
Self Employed Services
GRASS VALLEY,CA
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Dynamic and adaptable team member with a passion for creating meaningful, hand-on experiences that connect art, food, and community, Background includes mentoring yourth in arts programs, assisting in classroom settings, and guiding people in outdoor and creative environments. Complements this with six years in the restaurant industry and experience in healing arts and organic farming. Brings a grounded, intuitive approach to hospitality-supporting both the flow of service and the quality of each guests's experience.
Work History
Professional Cleaner
2 Years 1 Month- Cleaned rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces to maintain consistent household hygiene.
- Dusting furniture, fixtures, and baseboards to support neat, well-kept interiors.
- Collaborated closely with homeowners to address specific needs or preferences related to their homes'' appearance and upkeep.
Fullfillment Team Member
2 Years 1 Month- Picked and packed customer orders accurately for timely shipment.
- Verified item quality, quantities, and packaging before fulfillment.
- Labeled outgoing packages and prepared shipments for carrier pickup.
- Replenished inventory and organized stock for efficient order processing.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a high level of accuracy in order fulfillment, minimizing returns due to errors.
Organic Farmer
28 Years 5 Months- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, as well as packaging for production of fresh produce
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
Apprentice Hairstylist
1 Year 10 Months- Prepared clients for hair cuts and styles with soothing shampoo work.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Assisted hairdressers with cutting, coloring and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash
Massage Therapist
1 Year 6 Months- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
Field Instructor
5 Years- Ensured physical safety of students ages 13-17 in outdoor environment
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Keeping group environment emotionally safe enabling students to discuss sensitive and personal issues
- Teaching positive communication skills
- Teaching basic lessons of outdoors for backpacking in wilderness environment, personal responsibility, with focus on teamwork, cooperation, resolving conflicts and interpersonal skill and service.
Waitress
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Education
Apprenticeship - Cosmetology
Certified Permaculture Designer - Permaculture Design
PanchaKarma Certification - Ayurvedic Medicine
Some College (No Degree) - Foundational Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Healing Arts
Teaching experience
Customer service
Interpersonal Awareness
Mentoring Youth
Backcountry wilderness guide
Self-motivation and initiative
Strong work ethic
Multitasking proficiency
Relationship building
Attention to detail
Reliability
Excellent communication
Certification
Wilderness First Aid
Permaculture Certification
Thai Massage Certification
Abhyanga Pancha Karma Massage Certification
Interests
Making and creating with my hands
painting and mixed-media arts. Nature connection and wilderness exporation
organic gardening
cooking and gathering around good food. Healing arts
travel
culture and creative exploration.
Motherhood, camping, hiking, ceramics, painting, world travel
I have spent many years enjoying the great outdoors and travel through my experiences of backpacking all over the world. I love spending time as a mother to my daughter, and creating many opportunities of growth from being in nature.
Timeline
Professional Cleaner
Lilja's Cleaning Service
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Fullfillment Team Member
Mother Earth Gifts
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Apprentice Hairstylist
Bell Capelli Hair Salon
03.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Massage Therapist
California College Of Ayurveda
04.2005 - 10.2006Read More
Field Instructor
Second Nature Wilderness Therapy
08.1999 - 08.2004Read More
Organic Farmer
Self Employed Services
05.1998 - CurrentRead More
Waitress
Grappa Italian Cafe
12.1996 - 05.1998Read More
Greater East Bay of Cosmetology
Apprenticeship from Cosmetology
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Permaculture Design Institute
Certified Permaculture Designer from Permaculture Design
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California College of Ayurveda
PanchaKarma Certification from Ayurvedic Medicine
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University of Utah
Some College (No Degree) from Foundational Arts
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Olympus High School
High School Diploma
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