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ALYSSA K YRJO

Alexandria,MN

Summary

Dedicated sales and marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in the Network Marketing industry, known for exceeding goals, retaining customers, and maintaining a strong reputation for satisfaction. Proven success in qualifying sales opportunities, developing customer proposals, and managing complex program implementations. Skilled in driving presentations, streamlining processes for efficiency and growth, and collaborating with teams to develop creative solutions that meet customer needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Operations Support Specialist II

ASB
12.2022 - Current

Sales/Customer Relationship Support:

  • Partner with Sales Associates to qualify sales opportunities and to strategize the best way to build a program based on the needs of the Associate and customer.
  • Write customer proposals and develop responses to large RFP's.
  • Drive large customer presentations and trainings – on site and via webinar.
  • Manage multi-faceted program implementations.
  • Schedule and lead meetings with Sales Associate, customer and key internal departments to ensure programs are implemented within the agreed upon scope and timeframes.
  • Capture key information needed in order to successfully implement a program.
  • Brainstorm with internal teams to develop unique and creative methods to overcome obstacles and meet customer needs.
  • Write, review and edit service agreements and other accompanying documents.
  • Work with Sales Associates and their customers to conduct regular reviews to assess goals/objectives and to establish upsell/cross sell initiatives.
  • SOS point of contact for large sales hubs. Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas to streamline communication and processes.


Process Improvement:

  • Assist SOS Team Lead and Director with the development, launch and maintenance of online tools and educational material to assist with program implementations and onboarding.
  • Work with SOS Team Lead and Director to develop and launch content for upcoming Sales Associate education/webinars/videos.
  • Identify future eCommerce enhancements based on marketplace trends and customer/Sales Associate input.
  • Partner with SOS Team Lead and Director to identify process improvements to streamline program implementations.
  • Partner with new SOS hires and provide job shadowing to assist with training and development.

Online Boutique Owner

Self Employed
12.2017 - Current
  • Capitalize on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit consultants.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
  • Provide consultants coaching to boost business productivity.
  • Built rapport quickly and persuade customers to buy without applying pressure.
  • Design graphics for website decoration and apparel.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Canva to develop images.
  • Prepared images to coincide with social media.
  • Generate new sales, retain existing members and grow overall book of business through multiple product offerings.
  • Generate over $500,000 in personal sales and over $25 million in Team Sales.

Network Marketing Professional

Self Employed
11.2012 - Current
  • Determined customers' needs and provided recommendations to fulfill requirements.
  • Achieved or surpassed monthly and yearly sales goals on consistent basis.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Developed marketing content, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Set goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
  • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales process support and responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably.
  • Utilized techniques such as three way conversations, networking and prospecting to develop new leads.
  • Coached and supported team of 1000+ to generate original content, sales content, and relevant offerings.
  • Over $1 Million Dollars in Personal Sales and over $50 Million in Team Sales.

Child Care Provider

Home Daycare
07.2014 - 03.2018
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.

Paraprofessional

Alexandria MN School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.

Preschool Teacher

Alexandria YMCA
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Direct Support Provider

New Dimensions Home Health Care
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

Direct Support Provider

North Country Home Care
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

Direct Support

PCA Consumers Direct
12.2010 - 05.2011
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

Shift Manager

Papa Johns
01.2008 - 04.2011
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized and sufficiently stocked.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Cloquet High School
Cloquet, MN
06.2009

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Detroit Lakes, MN
12.2011

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Written Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Training and Development
  • Self-Motivated
  • Graphic Creation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Project Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Sales and Marketing Methods
  • Promotions and Marketing Strategies
  • Content Marketing
  • Customer Engagement

Timeline

Strategic Operations Support Specialist II

ASB
12.2022 - Current

Online Boutique Owner

Self Employed
12.2017 - Current

Child Care Provider

Home Daycare
07.2014 - 03.2018

Paraprofessional

Alexandria MN School District
08.2013 - 06.2014

Network Marketing Professional

Self Employed
11.2012 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Alexandria YMCA
02.2012 - 07.2013

Direct Support Provider

New Dimensions Home Health Care
06.2011 - 01.2012

Direct Support Provider

North Country Home Care
01.2011 - 05.2011

Direct Support

PCA Consumers Direct
12.2010 - 05.2011

Shift Manager

Papa Johns
01.2008 - 04.2011

High School Diploma - General

Cloquet High School

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
ALYSSA K YRJO