Monique Sao

Inspirer
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Director, HR Operations at Velo Payments

Fremont, California, United States

Overview

Monique Sao is a dedicated HR leader with over a decade of experience shaping people-centric workplaces in high-growth organizations. She specializes in scaling People Operations and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership. Colleagues describe her as intelligent, highly motivated, and dependable, highlighting her ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments.

At her previous company, Yapstone, Monique demonstrated significant career progression, advancing from HR Operations Manager to Director of Human Resources Operations through three promotions, showcasing her expertise and commitment.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

People Operations
Her expertise lies in scaling People Operations with innovative strategies, particularly within startups, hyper-growth companies, and remote environments.
HR Growth Strategy
She has a proven track record of partnering with C-level executives to define and execute key HR initiatives that align with business objectives.
Employee Engagement
She is committed to elevating employee performance and fostering development, consistently working to improve the overall employee experience.

Media Appearances

Monique has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Director, HR Operations at Velo Payments
4-2022 - 12-2023
Director, Human Resources Operations at Yapstone
4-2022
Senior Manager, HR Operations at Yapstone
8-2016 - 5-2018
Human Resources Operations Manager at Yapstone
2-2013 - 12-2013
Recruiting Coordinator, Talent Acquisition at Groupon at Groupon

Education

Education details unavailable from California State University - East Bay

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Exp : 13 Location : Fremont, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, HR Operations at Velo Payments
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Insights For Selling To Monique

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monique is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Monique

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monique move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Monique take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Monique

Personality Compatibility


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