Melanie Barton
Tomball,55
Summary
An enthusiastic, highly-motivated individual with the desire to take on new challenges with over 18 years of experience. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Espen Technology, Inc.
Santa Fe Springs
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Reported directly to Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for managing national accounts and job opportunities
- Generated new business by leveraging current relationships and working closely with Outside Sales Representatives
- Maximized sales performance through delivering excellent customer service with a great sense of urgency
- Developed multiple sales reports with a programmer for sale analysis to help with inventory and forecasting
- Responsible for preparing price tiers, open project updates, and warranties
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager on inventory, RGA, and special orders
- Work closely with the President and other Management in finding great solutions to give the best service to all clients.
Sales/Operations Coordinator
Espen Technology, Inc.
Santa Fe Springs
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Work directly with engineers and sales in creating spec sheets and catalogs
- Responsible for Warranty Agreement, Trademark application, and other marketing needs
- Led and prepared all tradeshows
- Responsible for new and current Product Applications and Specifications
- Conducted employee orientation and training for new sales staff
- Tracked relevant sales trends for the corporate office.
Training and Development Store Manager
99 Cents Only Store
Gardena
03.2010 - 09.2014
- Responsible for a $10 million model store with over 50 employees
- Worked directly with merchandisers and vendors for
- Assisted DM in all areas of resets, remodels, relocation, and new store openings
- Worked at 6 different stores in over 3 years ensuring success by exceeding the company goals and expectations
- Increased sales goal by a minimum of 25% per location
- One of the 6 Managers in a Region of 68 that trains new team members from Managers to cashiers for grand store opening.
Education
Master’s in Business -
01.2025
Bachelor of Science in Business -
07.2023
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organization and Time Management Skills
- Experienced in SAP and Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Focused and Sales Oriented
- Client Relationship Management
- Bilingual in English and Tagalog
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Territory and Account Management
References
- Richard Zhang, Espen Technology, President, Santa Fe Springs, CA, (310)597-6001
- Fely Orozco, Espen Technology, Accounting/HR Manager, Santa Fe Springs, CA, (562) 253-3011
- John Clancy, Espen Technology, Former Senior VP of Sales & Marketing, (719) 671-3756
Timeline
Sales Manager - Espen Technology, Inc.
01.2017 - 11.2023
Sales/Operations Coordinator - Espen Technology, Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2016
Training and Development Store Manager - 99 Cents Only Store
03.2010 - 09.2014
University of Phoenix - Master’s in Business,
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science in Business,