Melissa Molgaard, MSOL

Experience

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  Ruby Tuesday

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2009

  Marketing/Catering/Serving/Bartending

  • Functioned in several positions including the server, bartender, and caterer while showing talent for increased responsibility, • Promoted and executed specials and new products to customers.• Marketed TOGO services to area businesses and built relationships through direct marketing.

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  AC Entertainment

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Marketing

  • Participated in the day-to-day marketing of AC Entertainment brands and events, including Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Sundown in the City, Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre, and ACE-produced concerts across the United States.• Coordinated settlement packs for designated concerts/events which documented every dollar spent from tour budget.• Secured approved advertising materials (radio spots, television spots, print advertising mats) from band management• Organized Marketing Department meetings (including the coordination of agendas, timely submission of meeting minutes, and the addition of tasks to each team member’s To-Do List).• Confirmed invoices in a timely manner and submitted to accounting department for payment. • Coordinated for the collection of advertising materials such as tear-sheets, affidavits, invoices and pre-bills. Show less

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  UDR

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  Marketing Associate

  • Responsible for apartment leasing, move-ins and resident retention, preparing and completing lease documentation, and maintaining the company’s on-going relationship with the residents throughout their tenancy.• Promoted and encouraged residents and prospects to use applications such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to increase communication and maintain a presence for our apartment community in the social media world.• Displayed an outstanding ability to multi task, maintain strong attention to detail and meet strict deadlines while attending to the unexpected needs of residents and prospects throughout the day.• Created and implemented various marketing plans frequently to acquire future prospects as well as internal retention plans for current residents to achieve maximum occupancy.• Achieved numerous performance awards such as Top Performer for Most Quarterly Move–Ins as well as a nine time winner of the Nashville District Outstanding Achievement for Most Leases which is announced monthly.• Acted as a liaison between the company managers, residents and associates as well as partnering businesses.• Effectively handled different crisis and emergency situations in a timely manner in accordance with UDR’s policies and procedures.• Produced timely and accurate accounting, administrative, and other reports and demonstrated knowledge of basic office practices and procedures. Show less

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  MynisaUnique

  Aug 2012 - now

  Designer

  In addition to my full-time career, I create, design, and construct pieces of new and upcycled jewelry to sell on my Etsy site as well as various pop-up markets across the greater Nashville area.I’m proud to have been placed in the top 5 Accessory Designers in Nashville by RawArtists.www.etsy.com/shop/Mynisauniquewww.etsy.com/shop/renovatedretro

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  The Art Institutes

  Jan 2016 - May 2018

  Financial Aid Officer

  • Develops student financial aid plans to cater for student need and aid availability. Negotiates and finalizes plans with students and families. • Provides counseling on student financial plans to new and continuing students. • Explains the plans and details out parents/students rights and responsibilities when using federal aid.• Assists students and parents with the completion of the FAFSA and reviews information to ensure information is reported correctly.• Builds and certifies loan applications and provides paperwork to clear any Verification/ C-Code requirements.• Demonstrates proficiency in meeting timely collection deadlines.• Maintains clean files and up to date paperwork on all assigned students. Show less

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  Dell Technologies

  May 2018 - now

  • Train and coach Inside Sales Reps and Inside Sales Managers on the attitudes, behaviors and techniques that lead to growth in revenue and buyers.• Diagnose areas of sales development for Inside Sales Reps and Inside Sales Managers, and then develop solutions or trainings to initiate change.• Design and delivery of coaching and training programs in line with business objectives.• Train new hires on modern selling techniques being used by top sales professionals as well as the Sandler selling methodology.• Work closely with other specialty areas of the business to enhance the sales process and execution of new initiatives. Show less • Responsible for 377 commercial accounts in the Pacific Northwest.• Met and exceeded sales quotas averaging $1.3million per quarter.• Consistently expanded buyer base by focusing on non-buyers and expanding new lines of business with existing buyers.• Leverage multiple tools and resources to meet my customer’s needs.• Created coaching plans for newer team members to strengthen their selling skills and ability to navigate daily tasks.• Manage effective working relationships with my internal sales team and specialists. • Advise customers on strategic business and technology solutions.• Maintain an up to date pipeline and manage opportunities and sales growth within assigned accounts.• Ability to recommend and speak to the entire Dell portfolio in conjunction with my account team. Show less

  • Senior Analyst, Product Marketing

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Account Manager III

    Feb 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Analyst, Sales Training & Strategy

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Account Manager

    May 2018 - Aug 2021