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ARLENE MERCADO

Houston,TX

Summary

Motivated professional currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, with a strong track record in sales, credit management, and project management. Known for analytical thinking, leadership potential, and results, eager to apply transferable skills in a construction-related role, gain hands-on field experience, and grow into a Project Manager role. Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and contributing to high-impact projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

E-Commerce Project Manager

Innovations SA INC.
Houston, TX
01.2020 - Current

Perform brand audits, in-depth analysis on opportunities to increase sales and profitability within the brand. This includes category market share, growth opportunities within a specified niche, profitability analysis, Amazon account audit, and content analysis. Provide reports based on this information, and meet with the brand team to relay the information. In some cases, I will work with the brand teams to implement the strategies and train in certain areas.

  • Directed team in enhancing visibility through efficient management and listing strategies.
  • Identified actionable insights by reviewing performance analytics, market behavior, and pricing dynamics.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing on goods.
  • Increased sales conversions by refining PPC methods.
  • Tracked customer feedback to identify areas for enhancement.
  • Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against original project budget.
  • Tracked project progress and metrics to measure success against established goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between stakeholders by providing effective solutions that meet everyone's needs.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.

Furniture Sales / Credit Manager

Best Buy Furniture / Supernova / Unique Home Furni
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Assessed customer creditworthiness based on financial reports, payment histories and other sources of information.
  • Created websites and catalogs online to increase sales.
  • Proficient in establishing strong connections with customers through exceptional communicative and interpersonal skills.
  • Negotiated procurement of U.S. and overseas furniture suppliers.

Call Center Associate

Ticketmaster / Teleperformance
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Utilize CRM tools to track customer interactions, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
  • Handle 100+ daily customer inquiries, resolving issues to enhance satisfaction and retention.
  • Achieved a top 5% performance rating for customer service excellence and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the team to streamline processes, reducing the average call handling time by 2 minutes.
  • Identify and escalate complex issues, contributing to improved resolution strategies.
  • Worked with multiple clients, including AT&T Sales, H&R Block, Xbox, and BBVA Bank, adapting to diverse customer service needs and protocols.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School
Pharr, TX
08-2013

Skills

  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Conversion optimization
  • Project Management
  • Brand development
  • Data analysis
  • Customer service
  • Staff management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Sales closing
  • CRM navigation
  • Call handling
  • Quality assurance
  • Resolving issues
  • Typing 55 wpm
  • Data entry
  • Resourceful

Timeline

E-Commerce Project Manager

Innovations SA INC.
01.2020 - Current

Furniture Sales / Credit Manager

Best Buy Furniture / Supernova / Unique Home Furni
01.2018 - 01.2022

Call Center Associate

Ticketmaster / Teleperformance
01.2014 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Computer Science

PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School
ARLENE MERCADO