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Melissa M. Wagner

Lafayette

Summary

Dedicated and motivated professional with experience in Operations and Project Management, Office Management, Customer Service, and Marketing and Sales Support. Recognized for results-oriented leadership, strategic planning, consistent deadline achievement and outstanding communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Lentini Farms
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables via QuickBooks; generated all invoices and packing list generation
  • Managed communication channels, including phone, email, and mail correspondence
  • Processed employee paperwork and ran weekly payroll in Anchor payroll system
  • Scheduled and coordinated monthly shifts for 30 employees across 3 locations
  • Supervised opening and closing of 3 retail locations, ensuring utilities, inventory, supplies, and setup readiness
  • Maintained vendor and wholesale relationships, as well as inbound/outbound inventory tracking
  • Compiled all documentation for annual internal and external audits
  • Streamlined cross-department communication to fulfill customer orders and deliveries
  • Created and distributed training/reference material for retail teams
  • Developed spreadsheets to track harvests, sales data, equipment, vehicles, and employee records
  • Ensured office organization, cleanliness, and efficiency

Operations and Service Delivery Manager

AHM (Advanced Health Media)
03.2005 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for all operations functions including management of personnel, staffing, project management, process improvement, project reporting, and analysis for leading pharmaceutical clients
  • Managed the activity of up to five project supervisors and up to 15-30 meeting planners to support the delivery of exceptional client service, ensuring metrics and service-level commitments are met on schedule
  • Oversaw and directed daily meeting planning operations to ensure quality results and timely completion of client objectives
  • Obtained, recorded and referenced necessary information from client for project development and implementation
  • Recruited and deployed team resources, monitored status/performance, evaluated and redistributed staff workloads
  • Mentored and fostered professional development of direct reports
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reporting processes to ensure program success and standardize the level of coordination across the team
  • Reviewed event vendor activity to assure quality, delivery, and financial reconciliations meet customer commitments
  • Generated various client reports on daily and weekly basis
  • Directed, coordinated, and supervised assigned departmental projects
  • Functioned as vendor liaison and engaged in vendor management
  • Coached and mentored the Manila management team and set standards in areas of customer service, quality control and teamwork
  • Defined issues and escalation process; determined optimal solution for identified problems or challenges
  • Led the integration of new business, systems, and processes for cross departmental projects
  • Drove efficiencies in existing process, procedures, and systems
  • Created and Managed Service Delivery implementation and migration launch plans

Customer Marketing Specialist

Taleo (formerly Recruitsoft)
01.2004 - 02.2005
  • Planned and managed all customer events, including Users Group meetings, Advisory Board Retreats, and Annual WORLD Users Conference
  • Managed the Customer Users Group Program, consisting of seven Regional Users Groups and nine Special Interest Groups
  • Executed monthly webinars by scheduling industry expert presentations, creating invitations, tracking participation and coordinating call
  • Developed and executed a Customer Experience Program, including creating and sending a customer welcome package, implementing a telereference program, and maintaining a Marketing partnership with customers
  • Coordinated customer participation in corporate materials and events
  • Provided Marketing support to Installed Base Sales and Consulting Services teams

Corporate Marketing Coordinator

Taleo (formerly Recruitsoft)
12.2001 - 01.2004
  • Planned internal corporate events, including annual Operations and Marketing team meetings
  • Coordinated Taleo (formerly Recruitsoft) promotional item selection and production with outside vendors
  • Created and administered annual advertising program in staffing industry trade publications
  • Maintained Marketing team project tracking sheet and acted as liaison with corporate design team on Marketing projects
  • Managed compilation and production of quarterly electronic newsletter for customers and prospects

Education

B.S. - Marketing

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced writing and editing capabilities
  • Strong organization and time management proficiency
  • Problem solving and process improvement skills
  • Demonstrated experience with client and vendor interactions
  • Strong relationship management and decision-making ability
  • Exceptional customer service orientation
  • Proven ability to multi-task and delegate effectively
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to counsel and motivate individuals

Technical Program Knowledge

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • QuickBooks AP/AR
  • Anchor HR Management and Payroll system
  • Collaboration Tools: WebEx; GlobalMeet; Fuze; Zoom
  • Contact Database programs: GoldMine; SalesLogix

Timeline

Office Manager

Lentini Farms
02.2024 - 11.2024

Operations and Service Delivery Manager

AHM (Advanced Health Media)
03.2005 - 07.2018

Customer Marketing Specialist

Taleo (formerly Recruitsoft)
01.2004 - 02.2005

Corporate Marketing Coordinator

Taleo (formerly Recruitsoft)
12.2001 - 01.2004

B.S. - Marketing

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Melissa M. Wagner