Craiyon🖍

Craiyon, formerly DALL·E mini, is a research group building generative AI models with focus on text to image.  

Try for free at www.craiyon.com

Co-Founder- all around generalist

humanpredictions

Helped tech companies find the right tech talent. 

humanpredictions is the most comprehensive database of people who code. We leverage public data to help our customers find hidden tech talent outside of LinkedIn.

Leveraging large and niche public datasets, humanpredictions helps our clients find hidden tech talent with general and hard-to-find skillsets outside of LinkedIn, as well as their up-to-date skills, personal email addresses, and other background information.

Beyond being the largest, most robust, and accurate tech talent database, our algorithms predict tech talent events and movements, such as which engineers are most likely to switch jobs in the near future.

Account Executive

Serenity Rose Farm, Cabins & Event Space

Boutique vacation rentals and venues. Oversaw sales, managing clients and construction projects and developed and maintained relationships with employees for start-up retreat center with overnight accommodations and 2 event venues.
-Conducted business development activities including handling leads, customer demos and negotiating contracts
-Managed construction and projects to get six buildings  (2,000-6,000 Sq. ft) functioning for generating revenue
-Created name, logo, branding, website, and online presence including Airbnb, Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Instagram, and more with a focus on event and overnight accommodation bookings

Sales & Account Manager

Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse

Managed daily operations and consistently executed territory management plan for 3 award-winning restaurant locations leveraging SEO, SEM, sales, and social media driving high volume B2B leads and exceeding monthly sales goals.
-Increased restaurant revenues from $3.5 million to $8 million+ by reimagining events and creating gold standard in customer experience becoming area’s best small group weddings and corporate restaurant destination 
-Introduced private dining and off-site catering program increasing events sales revenues from 3% to 25%+ 
-Built team of 3 sales members and developed sales goals, corporate administrator presentations, and networking strategies using a trusted advisor approach
-Delivered strategic staff training and updated online and in-person marketing materials communicating catering and event benefits to prospective customers
-Met and exceeded monthly quota and commission structures by leading and supporting management on accomplishing key revenue-generating initiatives including marketing, promotions, and contract negotiations 
-Prospected companies, tracked, and maintained consistent follow up nurturing them until appropriate time 
-Managed 1,500+ onsite and off-site events with personal and corporate clients including negotiating, budget proposal, organization, communication, and follow up
-Opened 1 location while rebranding 2 other locations including logos, online presence, website, signage, menus, and printed marketing collateral

Director Sales, Marketing / Operations

HCSS

-Created great experiences for visiting clients by organizing meeting rooms, giving campus tours, and assisting with in-house events for high purchasing clients
-Made outbound communication to customers for software renewals and maintained accurate and timely records in Salesforce

 Customer Success Representative 

City Chick Fashion

Created and developed online lingerie store that obtained eBay top seller status with 100% user satisfaction and stable profit growth
Oversee pricing, market segmentation, and rhetoric of posting for 10,000 items and over $100,000 of merchandise

Sales and Marketing

Austin Technology Council

Conducted market research, collected data, sell memberships & advertising, coordinated promotional activities, liaised with members, delivered presentations, and implemented digital marketing strategies.
-Prospected new members, followed up on sales, negotiated membership rates while developing and maintaining executive level relationships
-Created sales strategies through cold calling, networking,  email marketing campaigns and promotions

Sales and Marketing Associate

Amazon Outreach

Translated discussions between Portuguese and English speakers for 15 hours a day
Travelled into the Amazon rainforest to bring medical support and basic amenities to over 500 families in impoverished communities

Portuguese-English Translator

Solar Meninos do Luz

Coordinated physical education programs with 60 elementary and middle school children in the slums of Rio de Janeiro
Specialized in female motivation and creating progressive, experimental activities with a purpose and life lesson

Education Leader

University of Texas Division of Housing and Food Services

Served as para-advisor to 40 undergraduate female students and addressed academic, mental, and social needs through programming
 Highly trained to respond to emergency situations, customer service, and administrative duties

Resident Assistant

Hiiiiiiiiiiii!! 👋 I'm Melissa! I love getting to know new people and make friends. 

I'm always striving to  improve my personal and professional development in an innovative space. 

Some interesting facts about me! 
-I live in Houston and totally dig it! If you are here, lets meet up for tacos! 🌮
-I love meeting interesting people and making friends!! 
-My dog is a rescue terrier mix named Roux
-My hobbies include watercolor, ceramics, fishing, reading and learning new things
-I'm multi cultural Latinx (Brazilian) & Pacific Islander (Filipino)
-I LOVE food! Trying new and delicious foods is very important to me

Melissa Abrantes🖍

UpLevel Code

I am a Customer Journey Specialist and I help Sales Team leaders get a consistent flow of high quality leads so they can meet and exceed sales goals without resorting to buying lists, using high-pressure tactics and cold calling.  I do this using 15 years experience in a sales-driven environment using my proprietary Content Marketing and Sales Funnel process.

Digital Marketing Strategy Consultant

Sagicor Life Group

I worked for a department that managed and executed marketing strategies for different territories. I reported to AVPs where I planned and executed events, managed 7 & 8 figure budgets and I was involved in developing and executing campaigns.

I have strengthened my skills in creativity, planning, executing, working with and managing teams.

Marketing Communications Associate

I worked in Business Development for the on-boarding of new clients and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance where I audited processes, practices and documentation, evaluated compliance risk and facilitated trainings to key internal and external stakeholders.  I also initiated and worked with a team for the development of a database. 

As a result, I am highly confidential, innovative, and I understand the intricacies of new business goals and compliance goals.

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Account Associate  

I worked in Financial Accounting settling client’s remittances. As a result, I am highly confidential, detail oriented and vigilant.

Accounting Assistant

DK 3 Gift Solutions

I created and executed sales campaigns, ran promotions, marketing campaigns and executed events for clients to experience the products. At the events, clients were able to sample the products and have demonstrations which boosted sales.  Lastly, I initiated customer retention strategies and customer appreciation campaigns different times during the year.

Marketing Manager

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Limited (TSTT)

As a CSR for a major telecommunication service provider, I gained knowledge on how to treat with the customer to ensure to pleasurable customer experience.

Customer Service Representative

Prestige Holdings Limited

I determined the profit and losses made for each restaurant. In this role I developed great attention to detail and conscientiousness.

As a Digital Marketing Strategy Consultant, I have over 15 years of experience in creating and implementing effective online content and campaigns that attract and convert the right buyers. 

I can also be considered a Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist and a Customer Journey Specialist, which means I know how to research, segment, and communicate with your ideal customers at every stage of their buying journey.

I work with businesses who want to get a consistent flow of high-quality leads without resorting to buying lists, using high-pressure tactics, or cold calling. I do this by using my proprietary content marketing and sales funnel process, which is based on solidifying your customer avatar, clarifying your brand message, and creating a content strategy and a sales funnel that aligns with your business goals and your customers' needs. 

With my help, you will increase your online visibility, build trust and authority, and generate more leads and sales for your business.

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