Melissa Jones

Experience

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  Paramarketing (formerly ParaTechnology)

  Oct 1994 - Nov 1996

  Marketing Consultant/Research Analyst

  • Managed multi-client research study “Customer Buying Behavior and Channel Dynamics in the Remote Access Market” - Interfaced on a regular basis with sponsors from Digital Equipment Corporation, IBM and Novell, Inc. - Coordinated with independent contractors and market research firms in both U.S. and Europe - Designed quantitative and qualitative research tools - Completed project on time and within budget - Wrote and presented research results to sponsors• Researched and analyzed systems and network integration companies and the IT market• Researched, managed and consulted on channel market studies - Targeted channels include Systems Integrators, Network Integrators, VARs and Distributors• Performed market study surveys and research - Clients included Digital Equipment Corporation, Lotus Corporation, Novell and IBM - Technology topics included client/server, Internet and remote access• Interviewed Information Technology industry executives on a regular basis• Hired, coordinated and supervised outside contractors• Designed, created, merged and maintained Microsoft Access database for market analysis• Assisted in preparing Public Relations material and interfacing with Public Relations agency Show less

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  SuperTel Technologies, Inc.

  Nov 1996 - Apr 1998

  Marketing Assistant

  • Responsible for successful participation in the 1998 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11, 1998 - Coordinated all trade show logistics including shipping, booth set-up and tear-down, labor and promotional services / events - Worked closely with the Vice President of Marketing and Sales and booth design firm to design the trade show booth - Coordinated attendees from our headquarter and branch locations - Organized booth scheduling - Responsible for troubleshooting at the show and booth site - Edited all product literature and graphics - Exceed our stated goal by 83%• Responsible for writing, editing, and reviewing literature, memos, presentations and external correspondence• Responsible for creating Marketing and Sales presentations • Coordinated all outside vendors for the Marketing and Sales Department• Researched branding consultants, booth design firms, market research firms, advertising agencies, public relations firms, industrial design firms, etc. Show less

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  Imation

  Apr 1998 - Jul 1998

  Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Coordinated corporate-sponsored trade shows and provided assistance to Sales for local trade shows• Coordinated the flow of marketing communications to international subsidiaries and international contacts• Managed marketing communications inventory for U.S.• Coordinated sources to implement an Asset Management Database to be used by outside vendors, international subsidiaries and distributors and internal sources• Project manager for Distributor Marketing CD-ROM • Maintained budget awareness Show less

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  IOLINE Copporation

  Aug 1998 - Feb 1999

  Marketing Communications Manager

  • Coordinated and managed all corporate-sponsored trade shows and provided assistance to dealers for local trade shows• Coordinated placement and production of all advertising in trade magazines and other chosen publications• Managed and worked closely with outside vendors on signage, graphic design, printing/publishing, photography, and other projects• Responsible for updating corporate web site• Maintained budget awareness

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  Attachmate

  Feb 1999 - Jul 2000

  Senior Administrative Assistant for Inside Sales & Open System Sales

  • Responsible for the concept, design, implementation, and management of both the Inside Sales and Open Systems internal web sites• Coordinated quarterly Open Systems Regional Meetings and other activities• Responsible for providing assistance and support to the Manager of Inside Sales and Manger of Open Systems/Inside Sales • Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel schedules• Created, edited and formatted PowerPoint presentations• Generated, consolidated, and prioritized departmental information• Researched and summarized information as requested• Acted as a liaison between Managers and their organizations • Prepared and monitored department budget Show less

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  Starbucks Coffee Company

  Jul 2000 - Feb 2002

  Store Development Representative

  • Coordinated and managed Starbucks participation at the annual Spring ICSC trade shows and provided assistance to field real estate partners at the trade show• Tracked, managed, updated the Occupancy Cost Report used by the Real Estate field partners, directors, vice-presidents and sr. vice-president• Participated as a member of the Best Practices Committee to increase work efficiency within the Lease Management Team• Coordinated the successful implementation and roll-out of the new lease process to all Starbucks offices• Created, tracked and monitored weekly workflow and status reports• Liaison between Lease Management Team and Payroll, Human Resources, Facilities and Administrative Partners• Coordinated all internal and external events for the Lease Management Team Show less

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  Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

  Jul 2002 - now

  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in identifying and administering projects of sensitive nature for the Head of School and Board of Trustees• Manage logistics of all Board of Trustees and Board Committee meetings; including compilation and timely distribution of board packets, attend all meetings, record proceedings and publish minutes • Prioritize and manage complicated calendar and heavy meeting coordination • Create, edit and update PowerPoint presentations, documents and spreadsheets for Board of Trustees, Board Committee and senior administration meetings• Manage travel for Head of School including coordinating arrangements, itineraries and supporting documents• Liaison between Head of School and senior administrators, faculty, staff, parents and students• Manage all catering, facility and technology needs for meetings and conferences • Manage and implement facilities functions such as space planning, supplies and equipment; liaison to facilities and catering departments• Designed, implemented and continue to manage an event and facilities management process to ensure successful and seamless meetings and events utilizing campus facilities and resources• Manage Human Resources efforts through employee in- and out-processing, on-boarding, mandatory annual trainings for employees and volunteers, employee recruitment, maintain employee files and employee policy handbook • Edit and coordinate publication of major school documents, presentations, calendars, emails and postings• Coordinate and produce annual state, national and accrediting institution reports and surveys• Build and manage administrative accounts, formulate budgetary reports and assist in annual budget setting process• Implement and execute all faculty and staff appreciation events on and off campus• Co-Organizer of TEDxForestRidgeSchool; responsible for curating speakers, planning, promoting and executing the in-person and live streamed day-long event Show less • Created, marketed and oversaw the entire summer program operation• Worked with Admission Office to market and represent the school to participants to assist with the recruitment and admittance of capable mission-fit students to grades 5-12• Acted as liaison and promoted the summer program within and outside our school community, i.e. camp fairs, community meetings, etc.• Designed, printed and distributed summer program catalog and all required marketing material• Developed, monitored and exceeded budget projections• Created, maintained and communicated all records, as required by the school• Recruited, selected, supervised and evaluated staff and teachers to organize and run the summer programs• Efficiently managed summer program budget• Organized coverage for and oversaw before and after camp care during program• Generated over $35,000 in revenue for Summer 2008- exceeding goal by over 155% Show less • Oversaw Before/After School Program including hiring and training student and teacher personnel to ensure the safety of Middle School students before classes begin and after school• Managed Event Coordination for all internal and external events and rentals on the Forest Ridge Campus • Created and implemented the “Event Coordination Process” to help faculty, staff and parents successfully and easily manage events• Supported Central Services (Admissions, Business, Facilities, Development, Marketing and Communication, and Head of School Offices) • Oversaw management of front desk student personnel • Managed and published the Student Telephone Directory including designing the layout of directory, working with vendors for publishing and working with school departments, parent association and parents to ensure accurate information Show less

  • Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Trustees

    Jun 2008 - now

  • Rental Manager

    Jun 2005 - now

  • Summer Program Director

    Jul 2002 - Aug 2008

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2002 - Jun 2008