Melissa H. - Communications

Melissa H.
Lawrenceville GA 30045
MelissaHolderried@live.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Advanced skills with regard to marketing communications/event planning and conference coordination. Accurately tracked budget and compiled program expenses and department P&L. Acted as a liaison between clients/members, vendors, management, and co- workers for various programs. Researched, reported, maintained advanced database for program leads. Effective negotiating skills.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The American Cancer Society
National Home Office
Atlanta, GA
Extramural Grants Research
November 2008- Present
Extramural Grants Research Assistant, Temp
Responsible for auditing Reports of Expenditures for all research grants given nationally
Review all documents circulating through department to determine if proper criteria has been met
Prepare and submit financial reports as required
Work directly with Business Manager of Grants
Maintain high density files for grants
Work directly with institution’s sponsored services to resolve any problems and explain effectively their award
Effective customer service skills, including ability to understand awardees and institutional needs and build effective relationships.
Proven ability to initiate, plan and organize, monitor and report on several projects simultaneously

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta, GA
Economic Development
October 2007- October 2008
Technology Cluster Full Time Paid Intern
Worked with an Economic development team recognized in the top ten nationally
Managed all aspects of CEO and Board of Advisor council meetings/conferences.
Worked directly with the Vice President of Technology Industry Expansion
Performed all administrative duties for 3 Vice Presidents and 2 Project Managers in the department
Maintained program’s budget and expenses
Coordinated a variety of meetings on and off site
Researched and reported material related to the Metro Atlanta economy
Generated and tracked membership/sponsorship invoices and payments
Researched prospect companies and document all meetings and outcomes
Responsible for analyzing prospect companies and incentives
Helped the VP of Technology meet program goals for bringing in over 600 tech jobs and generating the most new program members
Managed and coordinated logistics for meetings
Coordinated registration material and payments
Organized details for events, travel arrangements, and itineraries
Maintained program’s website
Supported other programs in Economic development as needed

The Suzuki School
Buckhead, GA
Teacher
February 2007- August 2007
Planned and instructed each subject area using Montessori, Reggio, and Suzuki methods
Effectively worked with parents to improve academic skills and behavior difficulties
Developed weekly lesson plans to meet students needs specified by the school’s curriculum

Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Student Research Assistant
August 2005- August 2006
Excellent knowledge of economic status of Georgia regional residents
Responsible for maintaining the Center’s archives and files
Contributed to the current development of a book sponsored by the Southern Foodways Alliance and Crisco
Assisted staff in the department with research, reporting, and documentation
Analyzed letters, journals, pictures, and recipes
Acted as a spokesman for the traveling exhibit
Researched and contacted organizations to showcase the traveling exhibit
Coordinated all logistics for exhibit
Maintained program’s website
Performed administrative duties for the center





My Cousin Vinny’s
Lawrenceville, GA
Server
May 2003- May 2005
Acted as host and server
Created friendly relationships with guests creating a regular base of customers
Increased restaurant sales
Managed register
Trained new employees

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Clientele, Act Software, ATPNET, Lotus Notes 7, DBxtra 2005

EDUCATION
University of West Georgia
Carrolton, GA
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Minor History and Spanish GPA 3.0
2002 - 2006

ACTIVITIES
AYR 2008- 2009
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Special Awards Judge, 2008
The Taste of a Chattahoochee Christmas, Heard County Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer, 2007
Heard County Commissioner Campaign Volunteer, 2008
148th Annual Meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Volunteer, 2007
Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Business Growth Expo Volunteer, 2007
West Georgia Judo Club, 2004-2005
West Georgia History Club, 2004- 2006

EARLY LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Lawrenceville Youth Association Cheerleading Coach, Volunteer, 1999
Central Gwinnett Symphonic Orchestra 1999-2002
Central Gwinnett Track and Field Team, 1998-2000
Gwinnett County Track and Field Championship 100 meter woman’s high hurdles, 300 meter woman’s low hurdles, 200 meter dash, 4 by 400 meter dash,1999, 2000
Region Track and Field Finalist, women’s 200 meter dash, 300 woman’s low hurdles, 2000
National Cheerleading Association Team Nominee, 2001
Cheerleading Captain 1998-1999, 2000-2001
Central Gwinnett Cheerleading, 1998-2001
Key Club, 1998-2001