Melissa Carlson
About Melissa Carlson
Melissa Carlson is a phlebotomist currently employed at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Oakland, California, with a background in political science and experience in sales and customer service roles across various companies.
Current Role at Octapharma Plasma
Melissa Carlson is currently employed as a Phlebotomist at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for collecting blood plasma from donors, ensuring the safety and comfort of the donors throughout the process. Her work contributes to the production of life-saving therapies derived from human plasma.
Previous Experience in Sales and Customer Service
Prior to her current position, Melissa Carlson held various roles in sales and customer service. She worked as a Sales Development Representative at ExtraHop from 2018 to 2019 in Seattle, WA. Before that, she served as a Business Development Representative at Oracle from 2015 to 2016 in Redwood City, CA. Additionally, she was an Inside Sales Team Lead at Pentaho from Hitachi Vantara from 2017 to 2018 and an Enterprise Business Development Representative at the same company from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Melissa Carlson studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Her academic tenure spanned from 2012 to 2015, during which she developed a foundational understanding of political systems and public policy.
Experience in Retail Management
From 2019 to 2023, Melissa Carlson worked at lululemon as a Guest Experience Lead in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, she focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and managing guest interactions, contributing to a positive retail environment.