Melanie A. Wells
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Professional Experience
The Kensington Retirement Community Ft. Madison IA
Cook June 3, 2020 –Feb.2021
Prepare evening meal for 80+ residences
In house Painter Feb. 2021 – Oct.31,2021
Painting of all remodeled rooms
and common area’s
Hotel Nauvoo Nauvoo, IL
Executive Chef March 2018 – Dec 2019
Preparation of meats and main dishes
Manage up to 20 people in a fast pace environment
Seat over 300+ customers
Supervisor May 2010 - March 2017
Ensure restaurant standards were met
Organize 30+ people in 4 versatile areas of work
Aramark Olympic National Park, WA
Retail Manager- Hurricane Ridge March 2017 – Oct 2017
Manage 20+ employees
Complete payroll and operational paperwork
Supervised gift shop and restaurant
Budget Blinds Port Angeles, WA
Sales Representative April 2007 - April 2010
Consultation of blinds and draperies
Personalized design and sales
American Drapery Blinds and Carpet Renton, WA
Designer and Sales Representative Oct 2005 - April 2007
Outside sales of drapery, blinds and flooring
Fashion Bug Port Angeles, WA
Store Manager Oct 2003 – Oct 2005
Oversaw retail store with 1.5 mil + in sales
Produced schedule and other operational paperwork
Mapped display floor to company standards
Special Awards
2002From Kasmir Fabrics-National award for outstanding sales
1994 From Kirsch Drapery and Hardware ( 2) National Design Awards
Volunteer Work
2012 -2021 Cook and drive for Meals on Wheels
2012 -2019 Cook for Homeless Shelter at God’s Way Church
Appointments
2013-2017 Lee County Iowa Board of Health
2013-2017 Commissioner –County Compensation Commission in Eminent Domain