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Tara Melfe

@taramelfe

Department Coordinator who boosts sales, trains teams, and supports learning with calm, dependable customer-focused execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own daily operations, use sales/inventory insights, and support people through training and clear communication in a respectful, growth-focused team.

I’m a dependable Department Coordinator who implements and maintains company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards. I monitor inventory levels, analyze sales data to spot trends, and create strategies to increase sales and profits, while communicating effectively with customers to resolve concerns.

I also bring hands-on experience supporting learners with special needs as an Instructional Assistant. I deliver curriculum through one-on-one and small group instruction, help students meet learning objectives with personalized support, and maintain safety during recess and classroom activities.

Earlier in my career, I worked as a Daycare Teacher and Cashier, building safe, nurturing learning environments and delivering customer service with accuracy and professionalism. Across roles, I stay organized, calm, and solution-oriented—training new hires, reinforcing positive behaviors, and problem-solving under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Department Coordinator

TJ Maxx

Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years)

Implemented and maintained company policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Monitored inventory and sales trends, trained new hires, and increased departmental sales and profits while supporting customers and overseeing cashiers during checkout.

Inventory Management Sales Data Analysis Policy Compliance Customer Service Employee Training Trend Analysis

Instructional Assistant

Hillcrest Elementary School

Apr 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 6 months)

Provided classroom and group support for students with special needs, delivering both one-on-one and small-group instruction aligned to curriculum standards. Supported learning objectives, maintained safety during recess, and collaborated with instructional staff to plan and deliver comprehensive support.

Small Group Instruction One On One Tutoring Curriculum Support Collaboration With Teachers Learning Support

Daycare Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers

Mar 2013 - Apr 2017 (4 years 1 month)

Created safe, nurturing learning environments for preschoolers and implemented curriculum with learning-focused activities. Built positive relationships with children and parents, supported social-emotional and communication skills, managed classroom standards, and assisted with meal and snack preparation.

Preschool Curriculum Implementation Classroom Management Behavior Reinforcement Lesson planning Child Safety Supervision

Cashier

Dollar or Two

Jun 2008 - Sep 2013 (5 years 3 months)

Provided fast, accurate checkout service by operating a cash register for cash and credit card transactions. Supported customer needs, handled cash drawer counts for accuracy, and stocked and organized merchandise while maintaining retail policy knowledge.

Cash Handling credit card processing Customer Service Retail Merchandising Retail Policy Support