SAIMON MELACU
Seattle
Summary
Compassionate & dependable professional with hands-on experience supporting vulnerable populations through housing assistance, community outreach, and daily living support. Good background in client communication, crisis-aware problem solving, and administrative coordination. Committed to maintaining safe, structured, and respectful environments while helping individuals experiencing homelessness move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Eritrean Community Center
Seattle
02.2022 - Current
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
Personal Shopper
Instacart
Seattle
04.2021 - Current
- Worked independently in the community while maintaining professionalism, safety awareness, and client respect
- Enhance customer experience by resolving order issues promptly, maintaining high service standards.
- Utilize app technology to optimize shopping routes, improving efficiency and reducing delivery times.
- Collaborate with store staff to manage inventory, ensuring product availability for customer orders.
Chief Administrative Officer
SA Real Estate
Seattle
08.2020 - Current
- Reached out to people about potential buy & flips
- Helped organize events giving back the homeless & those in need
- Helped organize food drives for families in need
- Answered phone calls, write extensive daily logs to management
- Helped put low income families into stable homes
Cook
The Cheese Pit
Woodinville
07.2019 - Current
- Prepare diverse menu items ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Maintain kitchen efficiency, reducing prep time by optimizing workflow.
- Collaborate with team to enhance menu offerings based on customer feedback.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, minimizing incidents.
- Contribute to a positive dining experience, boosting customer satisfaction.
Cook Supervisor
Elliot Bay Brewery
Seattle
03.2012 - 06.2019
- Led kitchen team, ensuring quality and efficiency in meal preparation, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory, reducing waste and controlling costs through strategic ordering and storage.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team performance.
Education
Welding Certification -
South Seattle College
Seattle, WA06.2012
High School Diploma -
Nathan Hale High School
Seattle, WA06.2003
Some College (No Degree) - AAS in Human Services
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Crisis -Aware Communication
- Client Support & De-escalation Awareness
- Documentation & daily reporting
- Safety Protocols
- Time Management & Task Prioritization
- Conflict resolution & Stress Management
- Team Collaboration
- Empathy and patience
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Volunteer
Eritrean Community Center
02.2022 - Current
Personal Shopper
Instacart
04.2021 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
SA Real Estate
08.2020 - Current
Cook
The Cheese Pit
07.2019 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Elliot Bay Brewery
03.2012 - 06.2019
Welding Certification -
South Seattle College
High School Diploma -
Nathan Hale High School
Some College (No Degree) - AAS in Human Services
Tacoma Community College