Melissa Hunter
Hanford,CA
Summary
Real Estate Agent DRE# 0222694. Highly motivated professional with 26 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Walmart Driver
Spark Walmart
Hanford
10.2023 - Current
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
Business Owner
Self Employed Web
Hanford, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Conducted market research to stock latest inventory.
- Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
Cash Office
Dds discount
Hanford, California
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Verified the accuracy of cash drawer contents at beginning and end of shift.
- Processed incoming payments, including checks and electronic fund transfers.
- Investigated suspicious activity or accounts that may be subject to fraud or money laundering.
- Conducted regular audits of cash drawers to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to payments, refunds, and other financial matters.
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
Hanford, CA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
- Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
- Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety kits diligently to protect customers and others.
Produce Manager
Walmart
Hanford, CA
11.2012 - 10.2020
- Trained and coached new associates
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Hanford, CA
07.2000 - 11.2012
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Oversaw daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
- Analyzed inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
- Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
- Assisted customers, answered questions and resolved problems for stellar customer service.
- Measured goal achievement by evaluating daily cash flow, reviewing sales reports and producing financial statements.
Real Estate Agent DRE# 0222694
Keller Williams
Education
Real Estate
Keller Williams Real Estate
Visalia, CAHigh School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Hanford, CASkills
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Mitigation and Management
- Relationship Building
- Business Leadership
- Customer Service Management
- Assignment Delegation
- Real estate development
- Property sales
- Property tours and inspections
- Rental management
- Staff management
- Contract preparation
- Contracting
- Property information filing
- Clean driving record
- Lease negotiations
- Payment collection
- Real estate law
Timeline
Walmart Driver
Spark Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Cash Office
Dds discount
03.2023 - 05.2024
Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
11.2021 - 01.2022
Business Owner
Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
Produce Manager
Walmart
11.2012 - 10.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
07.2000 - 11.2012
Real Estate
Keller Williams Real Estate
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Real Estate Agent DRE# 0222694
Keller Williams