Debra Merlo
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Michael Kors Outlet
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Agent Service Coordinator
Coldwell Banker Paradise
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Provide exceptional service to real estate agents to support them in their daily business
- Handling daily operations as directed by Sales Manager, including but not limited to, Listing and Closing Coordination, organizing filing systems, etc.
Business Development Executive
Main Street America
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
Business Development Manager
WR Berkley Corp./Berkley Luxury Group
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Senior Business Development Manager
Providence Mutual Insurance Company
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Sales Executive
Farmers Insurance Group
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Mentor the sales team to connect with clients and build long-term, productive relationships
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean College
Union, NJSkills
- Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Money Handling
- Time Management
- Excellent People Skills
- Multitasking Strengths
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Sales Associate
Michael Kors Outlet
10.2022 - 06.2023
Agent Service Coordinator
Coldwell Banker Paradise
09.2022 - 10.2022
Business Development Executive
Main Street America
10.2021 - 07.2022
Business Development Manager
WR Berkley Corp./Berkley Luxury Group
06.2015 - 09.2021
Senior Business Development Manager
Providence Mutual Insurance Company
07.2013 - 03.2015
Sales Executive
Farmers Insurance Group
08.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean College