Melissa Schulte

Experience

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  Thompson Communications, Inc

  Apr 1999 - May 2005

  Operations Manager

  I began this job as a receptionist while working through college. I trained with the President and CEO to learn the tools of the automotive media and public relations industry. I helped to maintain and operate automotive fleets in Denver, Houston and Dallas. I was responsible for scheduling/dispatch, part-time staff management, executive assistance, travel arrangements and much more.

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  Automotive Media Solutions

  Dec 2009 - Oct 2012

  Media Fleet Manager

  I was approached to join Automotive Media Solutions based off my prior industry experience in automotive media and public relations. In my time with this company, I helped to grow client roster and associated revenue. I developed business management skills and began education in business finances. I was responsible for a fleet of 100+ vehicles and their strategic scheduling throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

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  Rocky Mountain Redline, LLC

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2021

  Chief Executive Officer

  Owner/Operator of automotive pubic and media relations firm. Starting with $5,000.00, grew to $1M revenue in the first 5 years. Working directly with executives from automotive manufacturers in fleet management, event planning, and event execution. I further developed my skills in accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, business systems, app development, and much more. During the course of owning and growing this business, I earned my MBO and was the recipient of multiple awards in automotive public relations. Show less

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  Elk Grove Custom Homes

  Jul 2020 - now

  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  Owner/operator of custom home construction company formed to offer services based in integrity, transparency and quality reaching $3M revenue in year one. Responsibilities consisting of financial reporting and budgeting, systems, data management and reporting, vendor compliance, and staff management and motivation. Strong skills in detail-oriented tasks, fact-based decision making, analytics and statistics. Solid background in customer faced communications from sales to client relations and customer service. Show less

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  Golden Spike Roofing, Inc.

  Dec 2023 - now

  Chief Financial Officer