Veronica Mejia Rivera
San Pablo
Summary
Recent University of California, Davis graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Spanish. Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience working in fast paced environments, and the ability to adapt quickly to any new challenges. Detail oriented, dependable and strong research and analytical skills. Motivated and committed to learning while still contributing positively to a professional environment and developing new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Target
Emeryville
05.2023 - Current
- Handle transactions, provide exceptional guest service, and maintain a clean, organized checkout area at Target.
- Process payments, manage cash drawer, and resolve conflicts while trying to ensure a smooth shopping experience for guests.
- Work closely with team members to assist guests rapidly while still engaging with them, restock items, and assist guests in locating products.
- Help with training new cashiers, and guide them to know what the store policies are.
- Contribute to a positive work environment, supporting the team and focusing on the overall guest experience.
- Provided my bilingual skills to contribute to making the shopping experience easier for any guest who didn’t speak English.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
Poll Worker
Contra Costa County
Richmond, CA
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Arrive early to set up the polling equipment and provide assistance with closing the polling station.
- Help voters understand and know their rights.
- Protect and provide ballots and voting equipment for the community.
- Facilitated a smooth voting process, ensuring accurate ballot handling and voter assistance. Collaborated with team to maintain efficient polling station operations.
- Guided voters through the voting process, addressing any concerns that the voters had. Provided accommodations for elderly and disabled voters, making accessibility easier.
- Worked with the team to make the process for voters easier and send the right reports and an accurate vote count.
- Assisted people who spoke Spanish and who needed support with directions.
Intern
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked in an office with the head director of the Crime Prevention Department.
- Reached out to local churches and merchants to assist with the programs that the department was trying to set up.
- Reached out to community contacts and connected with neighborhood leaders.
- Attended conferences in the City Hall with the mayor of the City of Richmond and Proponents.
- Connected with community members to gather data needed for a survey.
- Assisted the unit with community outreach and event planning such as the annual National Night Out.
- Contributed to the community by joining a project that gave backpacks to kids who belonged to the lower-class community.
- Developed research skills and enhanced critical thinking abilities.
- Assisted in community outreach programs, promoting positive relationships between law enforcement and local residents.
- Improved communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Contra Costa College
Richmond, CA06-2024
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School
Richmond, CA06-2020
Skills
- Conflict Resolution (Experienced),
- Community Engagement (Experienced),
- Data Analysis (Skillful), Networking (Skillful),
- Bilingual (Expert),
- Teamwork (Experienced),
- Adaptability (Expert),
- Customer Service (Expert)
- Work Ethic (Expert)
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Cash handling and management
- Empathy and patience
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Cashier
Target
05.2023 - Current
Poll Worker
Contra Costa County
11.2019 - 11.2020
Intern
Richmond Police Department
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California-Davis
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Contra Costa College
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School