Melinda Lopez
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual woman with proven expertise in Microsoft Office and a solid background in recruiting software, including ADP and Paycor, from KPower Global Logistics. Excelled in team collaboration and verbal communication, significantly improving recruitment processes and efficiency. Achieved CDA and TECTA certifications during my time as a preschool teacher, demonstrating exceptional ability to foster learning and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
KPower Global Logistics
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Gained Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel experience.
- Worked with recruiting software such as ADP and Paycor.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Met tight deadlines and got job orders filled within short time frames.
- Recruited more than 200 employees in two months.
- Worked closely with my team in order to work more efficiently.
Restaurant Hostess
Local Lime
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
Student Preschool Teacher
Germantown High School Preschool
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Received CDA and TECTA certification for my outstanding work in the preschool.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2030
Skills
- Resume scanning
- Project recruiting
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft office expertise
- Recruiting software experience
- Pre-employment screening
- Verbal and written communication
- Cold calling
- Team collaboration
- Background checks
- New hire paperwork processing
- Team motivation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recruiter
KPower Global Logistics
09.2024 - 03.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Local Lime
01.2024 - 09.2024
Student Preschool Teacher
Germantown High School Preschool
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy -
University of Memphis
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