Michelle Navarro
About Michelle Navarro
Michelle Navarro is an Inside Sales Representative at Spring Venture Group, with a diverse background in management and grant writing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
Current Role at Spring Venture Group
Michelle Navarro has been serving as an Inside Sales Representative at Spring Venture Group since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her skills in multitasking and communication to manage multiple sales leads and tasks effectively. Her background in grant writing and administration supports her understanding of funding processes, which is beneficial in her sales efforts.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Management
Prior to her current position, Michelle Navarro worked in the hospitality industry. She was a Bar Manager, Shift Leader, and Trainer at Houston's from 1997 to 2003, gaining six years of experience in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Following this, she served as Front of the House Manager at Bonefish Grill from 2006 to 2008, where she further developed her management and customer service skills.
Educational Background in Creative Writing
Michelle Navarro studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Creative Writing from 2009 to 2014. She continued her education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she holds a minor in Manuscript, Print Culture, and Editing, reflecting her diverse academic interests.
Nonprofit Management Studies
Michelle Navarro pursued further education at the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management, focusing on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from 2017 to 2019. This program enhanced her skills in program coordination and volunteer management, showcasing her organizational and leadership abilities.
Skills and Competencies
Michelle Navarro possesses strong organizational and leadership skills, developed through her experiences in both sales and hospitality management. Her ability to multitask effectively allows her to handle various sales leads and responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, her passion for writing and language contributes to her effective communication skills in her current sales role.