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Mercedes Elizondo

Mercedes Elizondo

Spring,TX

Summary

Dynamic program leader with over 10 years of experience in driving large-scale initiatives, optimizing workflows, and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes. Expertise in bridging business requirements with technical solutions, effectively translating complex challenges into actionable strategies while fostering trusted client partnerships. Recognized for exceptional performance in highly regulated and customer-centric industries, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. Actively pursuing AWS certifications to enhance cloud project leadership capabilities and remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Sales Manager

Milan Laser Hair Removal
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Designed and implemented onboarding workflows that reduced service time and improved client clarity, increasing retention rates.
  • Ranked in the Top 1% nationwide in first year by aligning services with client needs and data-driven planning.
  • Collected and analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and enhance operational consistency — mirroring data-driven continuous improvement practices in technical projects.

Customer Service Manager

Wayfair
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Directed operations for high-volume teams, consistently ranking in the Top 5% out of 600+ teams nationwide.
  • Introduced process and communication improvements that increased resolution rates by 20% and reduced operational risk.
  • Built internal tools and documentation standards that streamlined workflows across multiple business units, comparable to establishing project documentation practices in enterprise environments.

Training & Development Specialist

Wayfair
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated 3,000+ training sessions for cross-functional teams to align workflows with organizational objectives.
  • Partnered with engineers, analysts, and service teams to translate client requirements into operational processes, building experience in bridging technical and business perspectives.

Lead Medical Assistant

CHI St. Joseph Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Redesigned patient intake processes to improve throughput and staff coordination, saving the organization $6K annually.
  • Led process documentation initiatives to ensure compliance, operational consistency, and better communication across departments.

Regional Personal Banker

Wells Fargo
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Developed streamlined onboarding processes that reduced client wait times and improved adoption of financial services.
  • Recognized among top regional performers by building long-term client relationships through needs assessments and tailored solutions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School
San Antonio, TX

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Blinn College
Bryan, TX

Licensed Esthetician

Aveda Arts & Institute
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Program/Project Management (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall)
  • Technical & Business Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Redesign & Workflow Optimization
  • Data-Driven Decision Making & Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Training & Development
  • Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

Timeline

Clinic Sales Manager

Milan Laser Hair Removal
05.2023 - 08.2025

Customer Service Manager

Wayfair
01.2018 - 09.2023

Training & Development Specialist

Wayfair
04.2017 - 01.2018

Lead Medical Assistant

CHI St. Joseph Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2017

Regional Personal Banker

Wells Fargo
06.2013 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Blinn College

Licensed Esthetician

Aveda Arts & Institute