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Michiko Chrisman

Michiko Chrisman

Inside Sales and Operations Specialist
Trabuco Canyon,CA

Summary

Customer-focused inside sales and operations professional with strong experience in SIOP demand planning, customer account management, contract review, and cross‑functional issue resolution within fast‑paced manufacturing and technical environments. Skilled in aligning customer orders, forecasts, and backlog data to support accurate production planning and ensure on‑time delivery. Recognized for serving as the primary customer liaison, maintaining contract compliance, and driving clear, proactive communication throughout the order‑to‑delivery cycle. Proficient in ERP/CRM systems and experienced in supporting NDA, MTA, and trademark agreement workflows. Known for identifying process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Representative

Blue California
Rancho Santa Margarita
01.2024 - Current

• Respond to high-volume customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, delivering prompt, professional, and empathetic support.
• Prospect, qualify, and nurture inbound leads to build a healthy sales pipeline and support revenue growth.
• Resolve issues related to orders, shipping delays, billing discrepancies, and product information, ensuring a smooth customer experience.
• Maintain accurate and detailed customer records in CRM systems, improving data integrity and team visibility.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including logistics, billing, and legal, to troubleshoot and escalate complex customer issues.
• Support customer contract workflows by reviewing and coordinating the execution of NDAs, MTAs, trademark agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely turnaround.
• Manage customer requirements through supplier web‑based purchasing systems, ensuring compliance with customer‑specific workflows, documentation, and order acknowledgments.

Sales Operations Planner

Murata Electronics North America Inc.
Irvine
08.2019 - 01.2024

• Strategic inventory management utilizing ERP and VMI tools to eliminate stockout risks, minimizing excess inventory, and ensuring timely replenishment to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinated operational initiatives and resolved order and delivery schedule related problems, & assisted RMAs and credits.
• Generated price quotation and corresponded product inquiries.
• Tracked project pipeline using CRM tools, analyzed customer forecasts and created quarterly sales reports for key accounts.
• Led new hire training and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.

Sales Associate

Murata Electronics North America Inc.
Irvine
12.2017 - 01.2024

• Managed customer inquiries and provided product information, production lead time, and order status.
• Communicated customer-specific contract obligations to cross-functional teams.
• Logged all customer interactions, commitments, and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Maintained accurate customer master data, customer specific contract pricing in ERP system as well as in other support databases.
• Maintain accurate customer master data to prevent errors.
• Tracked sales performance metrics to identify marketplace trends and opportunities.
• Participated in monthly team meetings to assess performance goals and objectives.
• Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds according to company policies.
• Analyzed sales data to refine sales strategies based on identified trends.

Sales Operations Coordinator

Oakley Inc.
Foothill Ranch
06.2001 - 05.2011
  • Optimized operational processes for efficiency and productivity.
  • Daily order management for direct sale key accounts, and domestic and distribution partners throughout their order life-cycle.
  • Monitored and ensured the streamlined EDI processes.
  • Assisted new implementation in ERP system (SAP).
  • Streamlined communication between sales and operations teams for improved workflow.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography

California State University
Long Beach, California

Skills

ERP systems (SAP)

CRM platforms (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Price quotation preparation

Lead qualification

Order management

Customer and account management

Inventory management

B2B sales

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Leadership & Community Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Community Support Award Finalist (Murata Electronics, North America Inc. CSR program 2022)
  • Presidential Performance Award (Murata Electronics, North America Inc. in 2023)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Timeline

Inside Sales Representative

Blue California
01.2024 - Current

Sales Operations Planner

Murata Electronics North America Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Murata Electronics North America Inc.
12.2017 - 01.2024

Sales Operations Coordinator

Oakley Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Geography

California State University
Michiko ChrismanInside Sales and Operations Specialist