Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline

Meliya Reese

Brandon,SD

Summary

Experienced sales professional with over 15 years of expertise in lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales strategy development. Proven track record in driving sales growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in developing customized sales techniques, and engaging clients effectively. Holds an MBA in Marketing and multiple sales awards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Agent

State Farm, Bill Thompson Agency
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2017 - Current

- Enhanced Customer Engagement: Developed tailored sales techniques that improved client engagement and led to higher sales conversion rates.
- Streamlined Sales Processes: Implemented efficient CRM practices that improved lead tracking and client follow-up.
- Promoted cross-selling opportunities: Identified and leveraged cross-selling opportunities, enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing sales.
- Trained New Sales Agents: Guided new hires in mastering company sales strategies and customer service standards.
- Resolved Client Issues: Provided prompt and effective solutions to customer queries, enhancing the overall client experience.

Office Associate

Val-Add Service Corp
Brandon, SD
05.2009 - 11.2013
  • Handled confidential documents in accordance with legal regulations.
  • Inputted data into computer systems in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Collected payments, issued receipts, and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Participated in special projects related to mergers and acquisitions or capital raising activities.
  • Managed internal database tracking all venture capital activities, including fund raising efforts and investments made.

Sales Representative

Aflac
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2001 - 08.2012

- Enhanced Customer Engagement: Developed tailored sales techniques and presentations that improved client engagement and led to higher sales conversion rates in large group presentations to prospective customers.

- Used needs-based assessments to increase cross-selling opportunities: Identified and optimized cross-selling opportunities, earning customer trust, and providing a valued service to ensure a happy and repeat customer.

- Trained New Sales Agents: Guided new hires in learning company sales strategies, prospecting and cold-calling techniques, customer service standards, and claim processing.
Excellent Customer Service: Provided prompt and effective solutions to customer questions and concerns.

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
05-2008
  • Research: Masters Application Project: Develop a Marketing Strategy for Val-Add Service Corporation. I completed research in a target market demographic as laid out by the company to determine this very specialized market segment's attributes and developed a multi-option strategy to advertise different services provided by Val-Add Service Company to their prospective clients. This was for two different aspects of business, both gaining clients for managing their start up project and then raising of capital through investors for the projects side.

BBA - Marketing

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
05-2001
  • [Spring, 2001] - Dean's List
  • - Honor Roll

Skills

- CRM software usage
- Customer relationship management
- Sales presentations
- Cross-selling techniques
- Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Watching sports and cheering on my favorite teams
  • Spending time with kids
  • Volunteering for Make-A-Wish

Accomplishments

  • Team Member Hall of Fame 2025 - life insurance sales award State Farm
  • Record Breaker Award- Short term disability quarterly sales at AFLAC
  • Triple Crown - New sales representative sales award, must earn all 3 prerequisite awards to be eligible for this one. AFLAC 2002
  • State Sales Convention 2003 AFLAC

Certification

  • Life and Health Insurance License
  • Property and Casualty Insurance License
  • Notary

References

References available upon request.

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Timeline

Sales Agent - State Farm, Bill Thompson Agency
03.2017 - Current
Office Associate - Val-Add Service Corp
05.2009 - 11.2013
Sales Representative - Aflac
06.2001 - 08.2012
University of Sioux Falls - MBA, Marketing
University of Iowa - BBA, Marketing