Melissa Spooner

Experience

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  Northeastern University

  Jan 2003 - Mar 2003

  Research Assistant

  Center for Criminal Justice Policy Research: Assisted in the preparation and analysis of data gathered for the East Providence Police Department in a study regarding racial profiling.

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  Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

  Administrative Assistant

  Supported the Administrator of a medium-sized law firm by assisting in document preparation, coordinating the effort to send closed files off-site, providing secretarial coverage, and performing many other general tasks

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  English Teacher

  Selected to participate as one of the only non-Japanese English teachers at two public senior high schools as a member of one of Japan's largest cultural exchange programs, run by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with local governments.

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  Billbrough & Marks, P.A.

  Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  Legal Assistant

  Organized and maintained multiple caseloads at a small sized law firm specializing in commercial litigation, insurance related disputes, and appellate matters.

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  Keio Academy of New York

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2017

  Planned and implemented all aspects of a summer international education program with the strategic goal of cross-cultural immersion for junior high school and high school students from the United States and Japan. •Residential Director (2015): Managed all dormitory aspects of the program, including selection and training of resident faculty; assessed problems occurring within the dormitory and provided conflict management solutions; managed allocated budget Actively fostered a safe and engaging environment within a culturally diverse dormitory setting. Provided opportunities to grow and strengthen friendships, mentorship, and conflict resolution. Participated on multiple committees within the school with a focus on student advisement. Oversaw the student ski club and badminton club.

  • Program Director

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Residential Faculty, Department of Residential Life

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2017
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  Columbia Business School

  Sept 2017 - now

  Seasoned project manger with a diverse portfolio of international programs and initiatives at the Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business. Empower responsible global leaders who are prepared to both embrace the evolving opportunities and tackle the growing challenges of our current global economy. •Train and supervise MBA leadership teams throughout the process of planning successful global study tour experiences•Collaborate annually with faculty to create the Bridging the American Divides class, which provides academically enriching insights into the social and economic fault lines in Youngstown, OH•Spearheaded and continue to develop a series of global and travel related speaking events meant to give students insight into their peers and a chance to reflect on their own perspectives and learning processes•Experience in CANVAS learning management system, website content management, CiviCRM database management, Canva graphic design platform, Trello, and Office suite Show less

  • Associate Director

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Program Manager

    Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Program Coordinator

    Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Administrative Coordinator

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2018