Michelle Paras
About Michelle Paras
Michelle Paras is an Onboarding Operations Manager 3 at Podium, with a diverse professional background in SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and Wellness industries. She has built strong relationships with clients and colleagues and effectively collaborates with senior management and complex teams.
Work at Podium
Michelle Paras serves as the Onboarding Operations Manager 3 at Podium, a position she has held since 2021. Her role involves overseeing onboarding processes and ensuring a smooth transition for new clients. Michelle operates from Lehi, Utah, and utilizes her extensive experience in client relations and operations management to enhance the onboarding experience. She collaborates with various teams to align onboarding strategies with company objectives.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Paras studied at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned a degree in Liberal Studies - Humanities. Additionally, she attended Portland Community College, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. She also completed a program at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness, achieving a qualification in Cosmetology. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in operations management across multiple industries.
Background in Operations Management
Before joining Podium, Michelle Paras accumulated significant experience in operations management. She worked at InComm Payments as an Operations Product Implementation Lead from 2015 to 2018, where she was based in Portland, Oregon, and operated remotely. Following this, she served as a Sales Coordinator at Modern Healthcare from 2018 to 2021, contributing to sales operations in Chicago, Illinois. Her career also includes roles at Bellevue Healthcare and Persante Health Care, providing her with a well-rounded background in various sectors.
Professional Relationships and Collaboration
Throughout her career, Michelle Paras has been recognized for her ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. She effectively collaborates with senior management, complex teams, and subject matter experts to achieve organizational objectives. This skill set has been instrumental in her roles across different industries, allowing her to foster a collaborative work environment and drive successful project outcomes.