Sales Representative

MELISSA STARKS

**** *** **** **** ******, TX ****1 Mobile-214-***-****

*******@*****.***

Awards and Recognitions

TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVE-Recognized out of 14 Professionals in four states:1995, 1996, 2002,

2003, 2004

#1 DISTRIBUTOR NATIONALLY-Contributed to the team that was a multi-time winner and selected by

numerous vendors.

Customer Services and Communications

Ensure superior products, services, and solutions

Identify issues and concerns, researching and responding in an immediate and proactive manner.

Utilize automation for all communications, reporting, research, documentation, database

development and Internet functions.

WORK HISTORY

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS COALITION / US HEALTH

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ADVISORS

Position: Health and Life Insurance

June 2013 to current

Licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance for General Lines Agent Life, Accident, Health and HMO.

STARKS RECRUITING

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Position: Independent Recruiter

August 2011 to current

I have been working as an independent recruiter placing qualified candidates in executive,

management, support and other leadership roles throughout the USA. Specializing in careers in

Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Healthcare, Sales Management and many other

vertical markets where successful candidates can find their next career opportunity.

BAYLOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

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Position: Gift Shop Manager

August 2007 to July 2011

Manager of two Baylor Medical Center gift shops. Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 40

volunteers. Responsible for all daily operations which included purchasing, sales promotions,

store layout and product placement, daily cash control, sales reports and budget review.

Implemented POS (Point of Sale) program which resulted in improved inventory tracking and

reports.

PAPER TRENDS

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Position: Manufacturers’ Sales Representative

May 1994 to May 2007

I was the territory manager for the Dallas- Fort Worth metro area and North Texas. I developed a

new sales territory by identifying new business opportunities and in three years I became the

territory’s number one sales rep. I worked independently building my client base and numerous

key accounts, scheduling appointments and customer presentations and closing the sale.

Erle Rawlins Realtors

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Position: Real Estate Agent

1986-1995

Responsible for obtaining and listing homes, pricing accordingly, showing properties to

prospective buyers, preparing contracts and attend inspections and closings.

Delta Airlines

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Position: Flight Attendant/ In-Flight Service Supervisor

January 1971 to January 1994

As a supervisor on board the international flights I was responsible for coordinating crews of 15

to 20 flight attendants. Customer service, safety and comfort were paramount.

EDUCATION

Commercial College- Associate Degree Real Estate

Pan American University 6/1968 and 9/1970

Southwest Texas State University 9/68 to 6/70

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dale Fowler 469-***-**** ************@**********.***

Sarah O’Dwyer 214-***-**** **********@***.***

Suzan Nix 214-***-**** ******@*********.***

Yvonne Boatner 800-***-**** **********@***.***

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