Accomplished Behavioral Technician with a proven track record at Blue Lakes Autism Services, showcasing exceptional adaptability and empathy. Excelled in high-pressure environments, demonstrating leadership and effective problem-solving skills. Expert in customer service and cash flow management, consistently enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Los Tequilas
Coldwater, MI
04.2024 - Current
Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Behavioral Technician
Blue Lakes Autism Services
Battle Creek, US
10.2023 - Current
Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
Followed all applicable laws and regulations and ensured that the facility
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
Games, crafts, music, reading, and other activities were used to engage patients
Provided direct care to clients in group setting as well as one on-one
Collected and recorded data clients behavior
Help client with day-to-day activities and record their progress via data
Worked on motor skills, step by step imitation, and Identifying images, and a variety of other skills
Shift Leader
BIGGBY COFFEE
Coldwater, US
04.2021 - 10.2023
Assist with a variety of financial tasks, including cash handling and deposit preparation
Learned every menu preparation as well as numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
Kept a high level of cleanliness and sanitation
Responded to guest concerns and resolved all issues to the satisfaction of the guests
Was able to quickly and effectively resolve guest complaints
Built customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information
Cashier
Dutch Uncle Donuts
Coldwater, US
10.2019 - 02.2021
Kept up with my attendance and punctuality on a regular basis
With quick, efficient service, I was able to keep the line and crowd under control
Restocked display cases with appealing arrangements in order to promote specialty foods such as Donuts and muffins
Was in charge of making coffee, cleaning the dining areas, opening the register, and other opening duties
Hostess
Los Amigos
Jonesvill, US
06.2018 - 07.2019
Oversaw server balance and table turnover to ensure that customers were properly seated and satisfied
Took credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments and gave cash transactions change
Maintaining accurate waitlist quotes while efficiently directing the seating of guest parties
Politely and promptly answered phones, accurately recording and confirming reservations
Enjoy collaborating with other servers and working as part of a team
Took orders from customers and clarified any questions or special items to ensure accuracy
Checked on all tables to refill drinks and respond to requests at appropriate intervals
Education
High School -
Coldwater High School
Coldwater, MI
01.2023
Skills
Positive and friendly
Quick learner
Natural leader
Empathetic and Compassionate
Creative and Patient
Adaptable
Skilled problem solver
Customer service
Cash flow management
Communication skills
Food and beverage pairings
Positive behavior modeling
Additional Information
Melissa is multilingual (Spanish and English), motivated, and a quick learner. She has had prior experience working with kids of various ages.