Melat Mekonnen
About Melat Mekonnen
Melat Mekonnen is a Customer Operations Specialist at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in psychology and extensive experience in various roles across different industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Melat Mekonnen currently works as a Customer Operations Specialist at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she specializes in order management, accounts payable problem resolution, and client services. Her professional environment benefits from her consistent encouragement of teamwork and introduction of innovative concepts.
Professional Experience in Health Services
Melat has accumulated significant experience in the health services industry through various roles at Fairview Health Services. She served as a Chemical Dependency Coordinator for 10 months in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a Psychiatric Associate from 2012 to 2015 and as a Dietary Aide from 2007 to 2012, both in Edina, Minnesota. Her responsibilities included ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting patient confidentiality.
Role as Residential Property Manager
From 2015 to 2020, Melat Mekonnen worked with Arcadia Management LLC as a Residential Property Manager in Saint Paul, MN. During her five-year tenure, she honed her skills in property management, ensuring effective operations and client satisfaction. Her role required a Certified Residential Manager (CRM) accreditation, which she earned through the MN Multi-Housing Association.
Educational Background in Psychology
Melat graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She also completed academic courses at the University of Wollongong and Tsinghua University, where she studied Cognitive Psychology and participated in a Business Focused Cultural Seminar, respectively. Additionally, she attained a double-minor in Family Social Science and Youth Studies.
Global Travel and Cultural Experiences
Melat Mekonnen has traveled to more than 20 countries across the globe, a passion sparked by her study abroad experiences in China and Australia. These international experiences have broadened her cultural understanding and enriched her personal and professional life.