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Melissa Tam

Transformation Professional
Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Forward-thinking AVP with proven record of accomplishment in insurance driving customer-centric, transformational initiatives. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP, Customer Experience

Assurant
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - Current

Responsible for CX for Assurant Global Automotive line of business including strategy, solution creation and implementation of solutions.

  • Spearhead cross-functional initiatives utilizing Agile methodologies across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Provide thought leadership to claims operations, client operations, product and transformation to create differentiated customer experiences.
  • Lead team that defines, measures and analyzes customer centric KPIs. Provide descriptive, predictive and prescriptive CX analytics.

Adjunct Professor

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - Current
  • Worked closely with Director of Continuing Education to develop and implement Project Management curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Director, Customer Experience

Assurant
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 04.2021

Created Customer Experience function within Assurant's Auto line of business.

  • Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Implemented line of business first ever VoC program utilizing NPS as beacon metric
  • Completed $50 million multi year digital transformation initiative built on Salesforce Service cloud.

Director, Operations Performance

Assurant
Chicago, IL
11.2018 - 03.2019

Acted as internal consultant for the Auto line of business to modernize and scale existing operations

  • Tasked to turn around operations by solidifying workflow processes, strengthening client relationships and improving communications supporting client advocacy.
  • Led $50 million multi year digital transformation initiative built on Salesforce Service cloud.

Manager, PMO

Assurant
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 11.2018

Responsible for oversight and operation of the Resource Automotive PMO to ensure projects and program activities align with organizational strategy and adhere to quality guidelines.

  • Provide leadership to a team of project managers and manage high priority projects for the organization as needed.
  • Collaborate with department leaders, key clients and C-level executives to define, prioritize, develop and provide governance of projects and programs.

Project Manager

The Warranty Group
Chicago, IL
12.2014 - 08.2017

Project manager for Resource Automotive division of TWG. Lead planning and implementation of business projects for Resource Dealer Group and Resource Agent Group including new products, large client implementations, technology initiatives and process improvements. Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary. Communicate and coordinate between project team members and stakeholders to ensure deliverable acceptance. Participate in UAT when needed.

Relationship Manager

The Warranty Group
Chicago, IL
06.2013 - 11.2014

Agent Sales and Development Manager

US Celluar
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 05.2013

High Volume Retail Store Manager

T-Mobile
Minneapolis, MN
07.2009 - 08.2012

Education

MBA -

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

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Certification

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Timeline

AVP, Customer Experience

Assurant
04.2021 - Current

CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner)

02-2020

Director, Customer Experience

Assurant
03.2019 - 04.2021

Adjunct Professor

DePaul University
12.2018 - Current

Director, Operations Performance

Assurant
11.2018 - 03.2019

Manager, PMO

Assurant
08.2017 - 11.2018

Salesforce Admin

03-2015

Project Manager

The Warranty Group
12.2014 - 08.2017

PMP (Project Management Professional)

03-2014

Relationship Manager

The Warranty Group
06.2013 - 11.2014

Agent Sales and Development Manager

US Celluar
08.2012 - 05.2013

High Volume Retail Store Manager

T-Mobile
07.2009 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

MBA -

Concordia University, St. Paul
Melissa TamTransformation Professional