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Melissa Barron

Laredo,TX

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. I bring 7 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Always willing to help in any area and learn everyday.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Associate

Victoria Secret
Laredo, TX
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items
  • Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales
  • Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise, increasing sales by 10%
  • Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings

Visual Merchandising Manager

Victoria's Secret
Laredo, TX
12.2016 - 08.2018
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items
  • Opened and closed store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments
  • Processed shipments and maintained organized stock shelves
  • Worked as team member to provide highest level of service to customers
  • Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained daily
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings
  • Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers
  • Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays
  • Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction

Accountant

Laredo Fuel Investments
Laredo, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Analyzed wills, insurance policies and corporate contracts
  • Managed movement of over $30,0000.00 + in funds every week
  • Reached out to customers to verify information and follow up on issues
  • Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews
  • Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients
  • A bit of skills on quickbooks
  • Customer services
  • Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, check or credit card payments

Accounts Payable Clerk

Royal Express Inc
Laredo , TX
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Make my own invoicing schedule to collect payments from local carriers or Mexican carriers.
  • Send past due reports as well as put to date invoices with payment date needed.
  • Make a lot of phone calls and send emails for payments.

Office Manager /Dispatch Manager

G&A CARRIERS / MGA CARRIERS
Laredo, TX
08.2021 - Current

G&A Carriers and MGA Carriers is a sister company.

  • I dispatched 18 trucks total with two motor carrier numbers. (12 & 6 trucks)
  • I would have my daily book on where our drivers where going to be delivering as well as the time. Once I had my list planned out, I would then look for reloads.
  • Help with road services (help with efs/money codes)
  • 24/7 dispatch, no rest
  • Weekend dispatch
  • Supervise the office and sneek over AP/AR.
  • Attend and receive the drivers when arriving for checks,
  • Check paperwork
  • Mid support on ELOG for drivers

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Speech Pathology

Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX
10.2019

High School Diploma -

United High School
Laredo, TX
2016

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Scheduling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Open and clear communicator
  • Efficient and accurate
  • Active listening
  • Stockroom procedures
  • Fleet dispatching
  • Call center experience
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Office Manager /Dispatch Manager

G&A CARRIERS / MGA CARRIERS
08.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

Royal Express Inc
07.2019 - 08.2021

Accountant

Laredo Fuel Investments
08.2018 - 07.2019

Visual Merchandising Manager

Victoria's Secret
12.2016 - 08.2018

Seasonal Associate

Victoria Secret
10.2016 - 12.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Speech Pathology

Laredo Community College

High School Diploma -

United High School
Melissa Barron