Melynn Gray
Burleson,TX - Texas
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Administrative Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Army Family Readiness Group
Ft. Campbell; Ft. Leavenworth; Fort Bliss
3 Army Installations, KY, KS, TX
03.2007 - 05.2013
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
admin
Supercom
For Worth, Texas
02.1998 - 08.1998
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Babysitter
Jo Beth Featherhoff
Keller, TX
08.1997 - 10.1997
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for 2 children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Babysitter
Cara Taft
Fort Worth, TX
05.1997 - 06.1997
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Server
Bennigan's Bar & Grill
Fort Worth, TX
07.1996 - 04.1997
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Sales Associate
Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
Irving, TX
09.1995 - 03.1996
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Inventory Associate
Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
Irving, TX
09.1995 - 03.1996
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
Sales Associate
Gadzook's Clothing
Arlington, TX
10.1994 - 03.1995
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
Hostess
Tia's Tex Mex
Fort Worth, TX
08.1994 - 01.1995
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
Education
No Degree - Basics
Hill College
Hillsboro, TXHigh School Diploma -
Burleson Hgh School
Burleson, TX06.1996
Skills
- Client needs assessment
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Family services
- Community Resources
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Clerical Support
- Teambuilding
- Planning and Coordination
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- File management
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
United States Army Family Readiness Group
Ft. Campbell; Ft. Leavenworth; Fort Bliss
03.2007 - 05.2013
admin
Supercom
02.1998 - 08.1998
Babysitter
Jo Beth Featherhoff
08.1997 - 10.1997
Babysitter
Cara Taft
05.1997 - 06.1997
Server
Bennigan's Bar & Grill
07.1996 - 04.1997
Sales Associate
Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
09.1995 - 03.1996
Inventory Associate
Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
09.1995 - 03.1996
Sales Associate
Gadzook's Clothing
10.1994 - 03.1995
Hostess
Tia's Tex Mex
08.1994 - 01.1995
No Degree - Basics
Hill College
High School Diploma -
Burleson Hgh School
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