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Melissa Van Deutekom

Melissa Van Deutekom

Watsonville

Summary

I'm a dedicated yet fun-loving professional with over 10 years experience at Trader Joe's, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. I've been an essential part of my team through adaptability and attention to our store and customer needs. I enjoy merchandising and training new hires, but get the most satisfaction out of making someone's day, even in the smallest way, whether it be a smile, a small compliment, or taking a moment to hear what they're going through. I'm skilled in cash handling and transactional matters, and care very much for the people I work with.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier/Crew Member/Manager

Trader Joe's
11.2014 - 09.2025

•assisting customers with their specific needs, including walking them to products and shopping for them when needed

•maintaining a positive energy and contributing to a fun and welcoming environment

•stocking/facing product and re-merchandizing to increase appeal and sales throughout the store

•training new hires thoroughly with patience and encouragement

•taking inventory and writing daily orders for various sections, ideally creating sustainable truck-to-shelf deliveries

•safely operating standing forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies

•while in management, creating daily schedules for crew and staying aware of store flow and needs

•conducting returns, opening/closing out cash registers, and finalizing safe and sales numbers each evening

•addressing crew concerns, conducting conflict management, and creating write-ups when necessary

•creating personalized crew reviews every six months

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
01.2020

High School Diploma - College Prep

Santa Cruz High School
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2010

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Time management skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling and management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Conflict resolution
  • POS system operations
  • Staff training
  • Attention to detail
  • Honest and dependable

Certification

•Safe food handler certificate

•RBS certificate

•Sexual harassment training certificate

Timeline

Cashier/Crew Member/Manager

Trader Joe's
11.2014 - 09.2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Cabrillo College

High School Diploma - College Prep

Santa Cruz High School
Melissa Van Deutekom