Melissa Sewell

Experience

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  St. Paul Insurance

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Underwriting Analyst

  Analyzed hospitals and medical professionals to determine premiums for medical malpractice insurance using their completed applications, claims history and assessing their level of risk management.Worked full time while pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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  SKC Inc.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Credit Assistant

  -Managed cash application-Maintained proper levels of credit insurance to limit risk -Assigned credit limits based on review of credit application and review of credit history from Dun & Bradstreet reports and bank/trade references-Coordinated collections of past due accounts payable

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  Custom Scapes, Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Treasurer

  Custom Scapes, Inc. provides commercial and residential landscaping and lawn maintenance to new and existing properties.-Effectively managed monthly accounts receivable and payables through QuickBooks Online-Prepared and filed quarterly payroll taxes-Maintained proper business insurance coverage

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  SKC Inc.

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2017

  Marketing Analyst

  Collaborate with top executives, sales & marketing directors as well as corporate strategic planning to provide market intelligence related to the polyester film market. On a monthly basis, provide variance reports comparing budgets, forecasts and historical sales data to assist in making strategic decisions for company growth initiatives.Live collaboration with sales managers using Google Sheets to provide detailed weekly forecasts that include monthly EBIT for senior management.Create Excel spreadsheets that utilize pivot tables for assisting with sales and EBIT analyses. Analyze results and report to senior management.Support sales and marketing teams with CRM reporting through Sharepoint and resolve any SharePoint issues. Develop improved workflow methods for accessibility and documentation of sales call reports and product sample requests to accelerate management approval processes. Trained Internal ISO Quality Auditor since February, 2013 conducting audits twice a year in various departments throughout the company.Participated in Green Belt Six Sigma training for process improvement. Led a team of interdepartmental members in providing sales directors with a pricing guidance tool that utilizes manufacturing data and standardized costs to determine contribution margin and/or EBIT. Recommended competitive pricing for any given product to customers.Optimized and summarized sales information from the sales managers and directors for reporting to senior management. Show less

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  CertainTeed Corporation

  Oct 2017 - now

  Purchasing Agent