Melissa Garcia

• Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and implementing strategic sales approaches.
• Prepared and monitored budgets to control costs and maximize revenue.

• Assisted in conducting market research to identify emerging trends and consumer needs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine product specifications and design elements.
• Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing collaboration on product launches.

• Developed strategic partnerships and secured high-value accounts. Including partnering American Collision Center with the Fix Auto Franchise.
• Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for client relations and sales techniques. Managing daily operations while maintaining client, vendor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Developed and executed strategic sales plans, resulting in increased revenue and profitability for the company.

• Established operational procedures as part of pre-openinging planning including floor layout, onboarding and training, daily operating procedures, and collaborating with executives and marketing teams.
• Oversaw all daily operations, managed inventory, cashflow, and staff.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to execute promotional campaigns that increased foot traffic.

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• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

• Designed and applied special effects makeup for film, television, and live performances.
• Sculpted, molded, and cast custom latex and silicone masks, prosthetics, and pieces for multiple films and commercials.
• Applied prosthetics and other effects on set for films, commercials, live tours, and music videos.
• Performed life-casting of actor's face and body
• Foam fabricated props, walk-around suits, characters, and monsters from over 12 feet to 3 inches small.

• Developed sales strategies that improved overall store performance and customer engagement.
• Collaborated with upper management on budget forecasting, aligning operational goals with financial targets.
• Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
• Streamlined store operations through the implementation of efficient scheduling systems, task delegation, and performance monitoring.