Melanie Markarid Email & Phone Number

United States

- Streamlined the vendor onboarding process by registering suppliers and providing them with seamless integration into our tools and systems.- Proactively identified and initiated contact with potential trade-only vendor partners, showcasing our company's capabilities and services, and skillfully negotiating terms and margins to foster mutually beneficial relationships.- Ensured rigorous vetting of vendors, validating their adherence to the company's B2B requirements.- Cultivated and nurtured strong relationships with prospective clients and new accounts through consistent, personalized communication.- Contributed to the development and execution of innovative merchandising strategies, impactful promotional campaigns, and effective marketing initiatives.- Spearheaded the creation of engaging and impactful social media content, including interviews, campaigns, and posts, driving increased traffic and exposure for both suppliers and interior designers.- Demonstrated knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to curate and edit content for the company's online magazine using the WordPress platform.- Skillfully gathered and analyzed financial data, producing insightful reports to drive data-driven decision-making.- Maintained comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures for vendor processes and systems, meticulously organizing procurement and purchasing information, files, and records.- Customized shipping and logistics calculators to suit the unique requirements of each vendor, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.- Implemented rigorous data standardization and conducted regular audits, ensuring that discontinued, back-ordered, and new products remained consistently up-to-date on the platform.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Prepared comprehensive budgets and crafted financial reports for multiple properties. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain financial integrity.- Facilitated the seamless on-boarding of new properties, developing detailed house manuals, coordinating professional photography sessions, and creating appealing listings to enhance property visibility.- Conducted thorough market analysis and skillfully established rental rates, strategically maximizing profitability and revenue for properties.- Demonstrated expertise in optimizing distribution across major Online Travel Agencies (OTA's), including Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, enhancing property exposure and bookings.- Recruited, trained, and effectively managed housekeeping and maintenance staff, maintaining high standards of property upkeep.- Investigated and promptly addressed customer inquiries and concerns through email, text, and phone, ensuring exceptional customer service.- Orchestrated online bookings to consistently achieve and sustain an impressive 90%-100% occupancy rate year-round, contributing to revenue growth.- Conducted routine property inspections to maintain top-notch appearance, cleanliness, and operational efficiency, delivering superior guest experiences.

Yerevan, Armenia

● Developed social media strategies and monitored Facebook and YouTube profiles.● Used social media analytics tools, such as Facebook Insights, to track consumer engagement and run ads.● Created content for social media posts.● Assisted in planning and organizing the company booth for the 2019 WCIT Conference (World Congress On Information & Technology).