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MELISSA M. WESTERLUND
*******************@*****.*** 562-***-**** Norwalk, CA 90650
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Lost Shipment Tracing
Cargo Shipment Inspections
Freight Bills Preparation
Documentation Preparation
Active Listening
Delta Hawthorne, Ca
Cargo Agent
06/2022 - Current
Inspected and counted items received and checked against invoices or other documents while recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods. Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary. Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.
Implemented strategic shipping policies to achieve long and short-term sales targets.
Provided customer service in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assisted customers with cargo handling, loading, and unloading activities. Verified proper documentation for shipments including bills of lading, manifests, customs documents and other required paperwork. Inspected cargo to ensure compliance with safety regulations prior to loading or unloading.
Ensured accurate data entry into computer systems related to cargo tracking information.
Communicated effectively with truck drivers regarding pickup and delivery schedules.
Organized freight according to destination requirements and established timelines for deliveries.
Costco Norwalk, CA
Cashier/ Refunds Cashier
11/2020 - 07/2022
Interacted with guests to entertain and create fun atmosphere. Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Answered customer questions and provided store information. Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers. Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times. Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program. Disneyland, California Adventure
Anaheim, CA
Cast member
11/2018 - 08/2019
At Boudins cafe in the pacific wharf
Cashier
Helped assist guest
Served and help bake the bread
Sold breads and other goods at our bread carts
Expedited foods and online food orders
Restocked
Help close and open shifts Server at the Hawaiian Gardens Casino Greet and take each and every customer that calls for service Take orders and put them in through our computer systems Set up individual tables and place near the customer Run food from kitchen to customer
Restock necessary items needed
Keep poker floor and server kitchen clean
Must be quick to take orders, help out customers, and get food out in a timely order
Work well with other servers as a team to make service the best as possible Clarks Bostonian Commerce, CA
Sales Associate
05/2017 - 06/2018
Shoe store in Citadel Outlets, CA from From, Check and help guest find shoes or whatever they may be looking for
Make sales and upsell as much as possible
Make sure that all the shoes are in their place and make sure that the store is welcoming and clean
Greet and welcome guest
Open/Close the store
Work on shipment and change labels or prices
Use register and ring up customer
Create display and organize shelves for new display Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs. Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Gap clothing store in Citadel Outlet CA
Sales associate
07/2017 - 11/2017
Organize clothes
Mainly work on recovering the store
Stay in zone and recover the area by cleaning up trash left behind, clothes thrown everywhere, and organize clothes from sizes and color Help customers look for their sizes or certain style Answer any questions / price checks
Work on throwbacks
Open/Midshift/ Close the store
Sell as much as possible and meet everyday goal
Friendly to each and every customer
Pieology Pizzeria Commerce, CA
Cook
11/2016 - 08/2017
Serve food in a timely manner
Keep workplace clean and constantly in stock
Prep food
Close/ Open the store
Work fast paced
Give guest a great experience and always welcome them with a smile Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness. Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods. Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Smashburger Buena Park, CA
Cook/ Waitress
06/2016 - 02/2017
Cook quality food in a timely manner
Keep workplace clean and sanitized at all times
Show up to work on time and ready in uniform
Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
Greeted customers and provided menus.
Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.
Santa Fe High School Santa Fe Springs, CA
High School Diploma
01/2015
Cerritos Community College Cerritos, CA
Some College (No Degree) in Xray Technician
Education and Training
Vanessa, Assistant Store Manager for Clarks Bostonian, 323-***-**** Esperanza Figueroa, Store Assistant for Pieology, 562-***-**** Julio, Supervisor from Hawaiian Gardens Casino, 562-***-**** References