Melissa Prude
About Melissa Prude
Melissa Prude is the Director of Business Development at Alight Solutions in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, with a rich background in product strategy, sales operations, and client engagement.
Title
Melissa Prude holds the position of Director Of Business Development.
Company
Melissa Prude is currently working at Alight Solutions in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Previous Employment at Compass Professional Health Services
From 2013 to 2017, Melissa Prude was the Director of Product Strategy at Compass Professional Health Services in Dallas, TX. She played a significant role in the transition and integration process when the company was acquired by Alight Solutions in mid-2018.
Experience at CIGNA Healthcare
Melissa Prude held multiple positions at CIGNA Healthcare. She was the Director of Sales Operations from 2011 to 2013 and the Client Engagement Manager from 2007 to 2011, both in Plano, TX. Prior to these roles, she worked as a Sales Administration Analyst/Team Coordinator from 2006 to 2007 in Irving, TX.
Educational Background
Melissa Prude earned a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management (2011-2012), and a Masters of Science in Accounting and Information Management from the same institution (2009-2011). She also holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing & Management from Abilene Christian University (1999-2002).
Strategic Development Capabilities
Melissa Prude has a robust background in developing and implementing strategies to grow market share and expand product capabilities. She leads partner integration strategies involving project management, product management, IT, sales, marketing, finance, and legal departments. Additionally, she provides valuable insights to company leadership on business trends and recommends the development of new services or products.