MELISSA VAVEREK
Kailua,HI
Summary
Ambitious Managing Director with excellent customer service and problem solving skills. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, reducing overhead and increasing corporate value.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
The Solar Shack
09.2021 - Current
- Plan large events, coordinate with vendors and oversee event
- Day to day ordering, scheduling, invoices and payroll
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
General Manager
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Opened brand new location; set up accounts, marketing and hiring
- Handled employee reviews, training and schedules for over 40 employees
- Created a coveted work environment for the Del Mar community
- Monitored sales, food cost and labor to ensure profit for company
Doughnut Server/Barista
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Served every doughnut and coffee with a smile so customers got the "Sidecar experience"
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Student Missionary Team Developer
Biola university
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Mentored student leaders, co-taught class on leadership and organizing fundraising events
- Developed weekly meetings with students to form deeper relationships
- Collaborated with students, teachers and faculty to create class curriculum
Mission Trip Leader
Biola University
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked directly with a co-leader to plan and lead a mission trip of our peers to India
- Interviewed and chose members of our team
- Planned weekly team meetings; cultural training, team building and spiritual growth
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-2017
Skills
- Ul>
- Active Listening
- P > Mentoring
- P > Adaptable
- P > Training
- P > Empathetic
- P > Team Building
- P > Delegating
- P > Communication
- P > Time Management
Timeline
Manager
The Solar Shack
09.2021 - Current
General Manager
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
07.2018 - 09.2021
Doughnut Server/Barista
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
01.2017 - 07.2018
Student Missionary Team Developer
Biola university
05.2015 - 05.2016
Mission Trip Leader
Biola University
05.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Elementary Education
Biola University
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