Danielle Melendez

Experience

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  AXA

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  Beneficiary Researcher

  - Responsible for locating and contacting policy beneficiaries- Assisted in the management of a 20-person team- Created and implemented new filing system for work distribution- Bridged communication between departments within company- Trained new staff members- Answered phones and filed- Clerical Work as needed

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  ADIRONDACK LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

  Artistic Associate

  - Maintained artistic programming for Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.- Worked as the Decentralization Coordinator and Consignment Shop Supervisor.- Gallery Director for annual Call for Artists selection- Responsible for scheduling artists, and with installation of each show.- Produced curriculum for six week summer camps for children from ages 5-12. - Worked within Sunmount, (a facility for the mentally and psychically handicapped) to provide both visual and performance workshops twice a year, as well as produce a full scale theatrical production with the clients of the agency. - Managed stage tours throughout the Adirondack region.- Planned, organized and maintained the booking of spaces, assigned housing, supervised meals and grocery plans for all actors.- Assigned front of house and production staff for each production both in our space as well as on tour. Show less

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  Red House Arts Center

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

  - Adeptly handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion. - Partnered with outside organizations (Sunmount, Hillside Agencies, ARC of Onondaga) to produce workshops and performances. - Managed all office responsibilities including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, coordinating with building maintenance, and overseeing all administrative duties to ensure fluidity in office operations. - Maintained partnership between the Red House Arts Center and the Syracuse City School District. - Provided 45 minutes a day of enrichment to PRE-K through 5th grade.- Maintained positive behavior in each classroom.- Supervised teaching fellow staff of (10) within the building.- Managed performances for the building with each unit (coordinating with staff, running rehearsals, space setup).

  • Executive Assistant to Executive Artistic Director

    Jan 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Building Lead/Teaching Fellow

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
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  Canopy Realtor® Association

  Mar 2017 - now

  - Manage daily and individual event calendars for 6 Executives and 12+ Department Heads. - Coordinate 20 High Profile companywide events, including catering, entertainment and guest speakers. - Assist 20+ staff and executives with travel arrangements, while maintaining privacy of individuals. - Maintained student registration database, using industry-specific software. - Collaborated on the organization of events for the Diversity and Inclusion Alliance. - Researched and negotiated room rental spaces for offsite classes and events.

  • Executive Assistant

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Education Assistant

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2019