Melissa Barrera
Bakersfield
Summary
Skilled Merchandise Associate with background in retail environments. Strengths include: strong knowledge of inventory management, excellent customer service skills, and adept at visual merchandising. Previous work has resulted in improved store organization, better product visibility, and enhanced customer experience.
Hardworking with strong multitasking and customer service skills. Committed to speeding up processes and helping people.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Associate
Home Depot
Bakersfield
06.2024 - Current
- Moved merchandise to retail areas and added new products to shelves, racks and bins in neat and well-presented fashion.
- Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
- Conducted weekly cycle counts of merchandise inventories to maintain accurate records of stock levels.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Greeted clients and provided excellent customer service.
- Provided customer service assistance when requested.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service quality.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility.
School Activity Leader
BCSD
Bakersfield
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed innovative ideas for engaging students more actively while participating in extracurricular programs offered by the school's activity department.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Collaborated with other activity leaders to create new ways to engage students in school-related activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional support.
- Monitored the progress of students participating in school activities and provided feedback on their performance.
Shoe Sorter
Ross Distribution Center
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Used hand-held scanners to sort items into specific categories.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines for sorting.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types, and picking priorities.
- Reduced errors in the sorting process by conducting thorough quality checks and maintaining accuracy.
- Operated pallet jacks to move large and heavy items for sorting.
- Inspected items for damage or defects before sorting as part of the quality control process.
- Followed company policies and procedures to produce consistent work results.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety within the workplace, reducing potential hazards during the sorting process.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Package handling
- Safety Procedures
- Speed and Accuracy
- Reading Comprehension
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Workplace Safety
- Patience
- Customer service
- Sales promotions
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
Home Depot
06.2024 - Current
School Activity Leader
BCSD
06.2024 - 03.2025
Shoe Sorter
Ross Distribution Center
03.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bakersfield High School