Melissa Nickel
About Melissa Nickel
Melissa Nickel is the Reservations Supervisor at Viking, with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and a strong background in marketing and sales.
Current Role at Viking
Melissa Nickel is currently employed as a Reservations Supervisor at Viking. In this role, she is responsible for managing and overseeing the reservations process, ensuring efficient operations, and delivering high-quality customer service. Her role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage teams effectively.
Past Experience in Healthcare Operations
Melissa Nickel has significant experience in the healthcare sector, having held various leadership positions. She served as District Director of Operations at HCA Healthcare in 2021 for four months. Prior to that, she worked at Brookdale as District Director of Operations across AZ, NM, OK, KS, and MO for six months. Additionally, she was the Home Health Director at Brookdale in Phoenix, Arizona, from 2019 to 2021. Her roles involved overseeing operations, enhancing service delivery, and driving organizational growth.
Leadership Roles at Kindred at Home
Melissa held multiple leadership roles at Kindred at Home, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in healthcare management. From 2016 to 2019, she served as the Area Executive Director. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director from 2014 to 2016 in Bremerton and the Senior Account Executive from 2008 to 2014. Her responsibilities included managing regional operations, leading teams, and contributing to the financial growth of the organization.
Early Career in Marketing and Sales
Melissa Nickel started her career in marketing and sales, showcasing her skills early on. She worked as a Marketing Director at Merrill Gardens from 2003 to 2008, engaging in strategic marketing initiatives. Before that, she was a Senior Sales Manager at RadioShack from 1994 to 2000. Her background in sales and marketing provided a strong foundation for her subsequent leadership roles.
Educational Background in Marketing
Melissa Nickel pursued her education at Oral Roberts University, where she studied Marketing from 1989 to 1993. Her academic background in marketing has been a cornerstone of her multifaceted career, enabling her to apply marketing principles in various roles across different industries.