Melvin Goins
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience managing large teams in fast-paced, big box environments, now specializing in behavioral support within education. Along with a passion for growing strong young minds of the future through sports, I also bring hands-on experience as a Behavioral Restorative Specialist, with expertise in conflict resolution, student mentoring, and coaching. Known for strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to guide individuals toward positive behavioral and personal outcomes. Passionate about building trust, guiding growth, and creating lasting positive change in both individuals and communities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Restorative Specialist
Matchbook Learning
Indianapolis, IN
09.2024 - Current
- Provide proactive and reactive support to students in cultivating positive behavior and relationship-building skills
- Implement restorative practices to resolve conflicts and promote a supportive school environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and administration to address individual students needs and enhance classroom dynamics.
- Conduct outreach and communication with families to ensure their involvement and understanding of behavioral interventions
- Maintain detailed records of interventions and progress.
- Perform data entry tasks related to student interventions and outcomes.
All Store Leader
Best Buy
Greenwood, IN
09.2003 - 06.2023
- Supervised operations staff and maintained employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Optimized staff performance through regular monthly and weekly 1on1 evaluations, coaching sessions, and goal-setting initiatives.
Inventory Merchandising Supervisor
Best Buy
Greenwood, IN
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with multiple vendors, like Samsung, Sony, Microsoft and Apple, to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Merchandise Supervisor
Best Buy
Greenwood, IN
- Trained, mentored and oversaw team members to drive performance and sales excellence.
- Reorganized displays to match updated planograms.
- Upheld company merchandise standards with all displays and promotions.
- Boosted sales by strategically organizing merchandise displays and implementing promotional campaigns.
- Managed facilities maintenance and upgrades, creating a safe and comfortable work environment for all employees.
Operations Supervisor
Best Buy
Greenwood, IN
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
Quality Control Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
Lima Ohio
01.1996 - 05.1998
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Telecommunications
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12-2002
Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Quality Control Engineering
James Rhodes State College
Lima OhioSkills
- Behavioral intervention planning (BIPs)
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Organization
- De-escalation and crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Deadline driven
- Staffing
- Positive behavior supports (PBIS)
- Individualized student support
- Restorative practices
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Collaboration with teachers, family, staff
Accomplishments
- Over 50 District team Territory Banners and awards. Most by any one leader in the Territory.
- Took initiative to purchase and implement enhanced new digital tag holders, increasing workflow efficiency.
Certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
Timeline
Behavioral Restorative Specialist
Matchbook Learning
09.2024 - Current
All Store Leader
Best Buy
09.2003 - 06.2023
Quality Control Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
01.1996 - 05.1998
Inventory Merchandising Supervisor
Best Buy
Merchandise Supervisor
Best Buy
Associate In Electronics Engineering Technology - Quality Control Engineering
James Rhodes State College
Operations Supervisor
Best Buy
Bachelor Of Arts - Telecommunications
Indiana University Bloomington
volunteer
- Youth football Coach
- Youth Soccer Coach
- Youth Basketball Coach