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Melita Merchant

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 13 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and repair employees. Comfortable working independently as a leader and as a collaborative team member. Applies business experience and exercises decisive judgement to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Manager

My Shop
06.2011 - Current

Developed auto collision repair business from ground up.

Created office and repair systems for smooth operation.

Determined pricing for services based on cost and competition.

Appraised damaged vehicles and created written estimates for collision repair based on in-depth knowledge of labor, parts, and material expenses.

Built professional relationships with insurance adjusters, parts departments, parts vendors, car rental agencies, and customers.

Assessed quality and approved repairs before releasing vehicles to customer.

Opened and closed shop daily.

Managed office operations daily.

Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.

Maintained repair invoices along with insurance estimates.

Ordered repair parts, materials and paints according to vehicle paint code.

Maintained and ordered supplies for both office and repair department.

Consulted with every potential customer to determine how we can best meet their needs.

Maintained a positive and professional attitude

with everyone.

Deescalated customer concerns and increased customer knowledge when confusion was present.

Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.

Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised employees.






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Patient Care Technician

South Miami Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2010

Pre & post surgical care, palliative care, and post mortem care.

Foley catheter insertion and removal.

IV care and removal.

JP monitoring.

Trach suctioning.

EKG

ADL's

Multi-cultural communication.



Education

No Degree - Patient Technician Care Ll

Baptist Health Systems
Miami, Florida
05.2009

No Degree - CDL Truck Driver Class A

Deggeller Attractions
Martin County, Florida
2006

GED -

Community College of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
09.1984

Skills

Professional Demeanor

Excellent Communication

Issue Resolution

Customer Service Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Focus and Follow Through

Quality Assurance

Cost Effective

Timeline

Owner/Operator Manager

My Shop
06.2011 - Current

Patient Care Technician

South Miami Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2010

No Degree - Patient Technician Care Ll

Baptist Health Systems

No Degree - CDL Truck Driver Class A

Deggeller Attractions

GED -

Community College of Baltimore
Melita Merchant