**** *. ********* ***. *******, az *****
Phone 480-***-**** . E-mail *************@*****.*** Melissa Ray
Objective
A focused goal oriented team builder, who has acquired
expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence with
a wide range of experience, is looking to acquire a position
and contribute valuable experience and knowledge towards the
success of your company.
Skills
Strategic planning and procedure development
Retail distribution
Merchandise displays
Budget planning along with sales and marketing
Inventory control
Team leadership and mentoring along with establishing
performance standards and problem solving
Learns quickly and adapts well to an ever changing environment
Strong phone skills with prior experience
Ability to meet deadlines and work well with a team
Help desk functions/customer service: providing information
and answering questions
Experience
7/2002 - 9/2009 East Mesa Flowers
Mesa, AZ
Manager/Floral Designer
Manage
Generate weekly payable reports and transmit to company
Accountant.
Create purchase orders for product to be delivered.
Maintain inventory and order supplies for floral stock and
office on weekly basis.
Save company money by negotiating pricing with vendors.
Answer incoming calls when customer and provide customer
service, and file documents in appropriate places.
Assist in implementing the new E-Verify process.
1/2008 - Present Silpada Designes
Lenexa, KS
Independent Sales Representative
Independent sales representative for a growing sterling silver
jewelry company.
Led a team of independent representatives, helped them network
and grow their own businesses.
Prepared and held team meetings and recognition for direct
downline.
01/2000- 07/2002 Vital Processing Services
Business Support Services/Customer Service
Created documentation to ensure clients are updated about
merchant issues.
Resolved and managed complex merchant inquires.
Researched merchant charges, statements and batches to
determine an appropriate resolution.
Kept web-based portal updated with new procedures and
information so that the team was up to date.
Trained new and current team members in departmental processes
and procedures.
Worked with a team to meet established company goals.
Took inbound customer service calls.
1997 - 2000 Children's World Learning Centers
Mesa, AZ
Lead Teacher
Created weekly lesson plans, which include field trips and
activities for school age children.
Supervised and direct assistant teachers.
Watched and interacted with children of all ages.
Kept parents up to date with their child's day-to-day
activities and behaviors.