Emilio Melendez

Passionate about joining a team and learning new skills in order to be successful in any given environment

Experience

North Brunswick DPRCS - After-School Counselor

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 10/2016 - Current

Assisted children with homework and grade-level appropriate studying techniques.

Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.

Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.

Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster a fun environment.

North Brunswick DPRCS - Summer Camp Counselor

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 07/2018 - 08/2022

Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.

Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.

Olive Garden Restaurant - Host/Busser

East Brunswick, NJ 02/2021 - 05/2021

Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.

Observed tables to tend to guest needs and identify customer service opportunities.

Helped employees complete required activities during peak periods.

Greeted customers to seat patrons at tables according to availability and customer preferences.

Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.

Longhorn Steakhouse - Host

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 11/2019 - 03/2020

• Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
• Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits. • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating for customers

Bachelor Of Arts: Psychology

Kean University Union, NJ

Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 - Dean's List

• Awarded NJSTARS Grant • 3.603 GPA