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Melanie Lee

Melanie Lee

Southfield,MI

Summary

Accomplished sales professional with over 12 years of experience driving revenue growth and providing exceptional customer service in diverse retail and service environments.


Proven track record in managing large accounts, executing sales strategies, and fostering strong client relationships to maximize profitability and market share.


Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and unmatched support. Proficient in utilizing customer service best practices and adept at exploring different solutions to address customer needs effectively.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Government Service Specialist

F. H. Cann
11.2021 - Current

Customer Service Rep for Mass Unemployment Agency:

•Resolved complex issues related to claims, improving overall customer satisfaction.
•Collaborated with state agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
•Utilized CRM tools to track and manage claimant interactions, enhancing efficiency.

Federal Employee for the Federal Student Loan Agency:

•Guided borrowers through loan repayment options, ensuring clarity and understanding.
•Collaborated with federal agencies to stay updated on loan policies and regulations.
•Managed and resolved borrower disputes, ensuring timely resolution and high satisfaction rates.
•Utilized data analytics to monitor loan repayment trends and provide actionable insights.


Jr Account Specialist/ Associate IT Specialist

Red Level Networks
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided expert support during the onboarding process of VIP clients, aiding in their decision-making for optimum technology solutions
  • Exceeded client satisfaction goals by 50% by implementing effective on-site support strategies for addressing WAN and LAN technology issues
  • Through proactive client engagement and upselling additional products and services, client accounts and facilitated onboarding processes, increasing account retention by 30%
  • Provided technical assistance to customers via phone, email, and online chat.

Sales Associate / Customer Service

Best Buy
08.2008 - 12.2016
  • Led sales initiatives within the mobile department, achieving monthly sales targets averaging $15,000 in products and accessories
  • Achieved top sales performance in the district for three years through successfully implementing upselling and bundling strategies
  • Implemented training programs that reduced product return rates by 50% and increased customer retention by 10%, contributing to a 5% improvement in regional sales performance
  • Assisted with the role of creating and executing promotional activities and sales campaigns, which drove a 20% increase in average monthly sales and enhanced store profitability
  • Led employee training as team lead, provided customer assistance, and increased sales across various departments
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed
  • Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
06.2016

Diploma - undefined

Southfield High School
Southfield, MI
06.2008

Skills

  • Customer Service & Relationship Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Inventory Management & Order Fulfillment
  • Merchandising & Product Display
  • Promotional Campaign Execution
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Data Analysis Competence
  • Information Security
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Call Management
  • CRM Software
  • Client Relations

Certification

  • Harvard Business School (Online) 2022: Strategy Execution- Tools, skills, and frameworks to allocate resources, measure performance, manage risk, and successfully implement strategy.
  • MasterClass (Online)2023: Master Certificate in Business Management- Management Skills and Leadership Development course.
  • DOT Medical Card
  • Chauffeurs License

Title

Sales Specialist | Customer Service Expert

Name

Melanie Lee

Timeline

Government Service Specialist

F. H. Cann
11.2021 - Current

Jr Account Specialist/ Associate IT Specialist

Red Level Networks
01.2017 - 06.2019

Sales Associate / Customer Service

Best Buy
08.2008 - 12.2016

Associate of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix

Diploma - undefined

Southfield High School
Melanie Lee