
Sam Melby
Lead Auditorium Tech - Community Education

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About me
Director of Marketing at ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Education

Columbia College Chicago
2014 - 2018Bachelor of Arts - BA Film/Cinema/Video Studies 3.79 GPAActivities and Societies: Honor's Program, National Society of Collegiate Scholars B.A. in Cinema Art & Science with a minor in Fiction Writing
Experience

ISD 279
Sept 2011 - Aug 2016Lead Auditorium Tech - Community Education-Designed stage lighting and sound setups for events in auditorium-Ran light and sound boards for concerts, religious festivals, dance recitals, and more-Worked alone in a self-motivating environment and received exemplary praise

Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza
Sept 2012 - Aug 2015Pizza-Maker, Cashier
Crazy Pawz, Inc.
Feb 2016 - May 2018Dog Walker-Walked and trained dogs, met in person with their owners, and recruited and trained many other walkers

Mintahoe Catering & Events
May 2016 - Aug 2016Event Staff-Rose up quickly to become a lead server, picnic griller/fryer, and trainer for new employees-Contributed to efficient, professional catering for dozens of events

Matrix Partners, Ltd.
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018Public Relations Intern-Wrote client and business press releases, client pitches, and compiled categorized media lists -Assisted Public Relations and Social Media coordinators with client prioritization and outreach-Identified internet trends and tracked traffic data -Connected with bloggers, influencers, and magazine editors to pitch products and request reviews-Built strong relationships with consumers and clients through direct outreach and correspondence-Copy-wrote and copy-edited all written communications Show less

ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
May 2018 - nowManage content posted to the website and mobile app, edit copy with a clear stylistic voice. -Design and manage marketing emails, including writing captivating copy, thoroughly editing content, and overseeing release schedule of emails sent to thousands of recipients-Create, design, and edit new and existing web content through CRM using HTML/CSS coding, Photoshop, and Illustrator-Develop fresh, innovative marketing strategies for specific content, events, and products
Director of Marketing
Apr 2024 - nowDigital Media Manager
Oct 2020 - Apr 2024Marketing Specialist
May 2018 - Oct 2020
Licenses & Certifications

Digital Summit Masterclass: Google Analytics: Measure What Matters and Master Visitor Behavior In Your Marketing
Digital Summit SeriesAug 2019- View certificate

Google Ads Fundamentals
GoogleJun 2018 - View certificate

Learning Content Marketing
Lynda.comJun 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sam MelbyGold Winner 2024 - ACA International 2024 Convention Central Booth Design MarCom Awards - AMCP Oct 2024 Creativity | Design | 343. Other | Expo Booth Design
- Awarded to Sam MelbyGold Winner 2024 - ACA International 2024 Convention Website MarCom Awards - AMCP Oct 2024 Creativity | Design | 315. Graphics
- Awarded to Sam MelbyDean's List (5 Semesters) Columbia College Chicago December 1, 2017
Volunteer Experience
Fiction Writing Tutor
Issued by Columbia College Chicago on Sept 2017
Associated with Sam MelbyMission Trip Volunteer
Issued by YouthWorks on Aug 2012
Associated with Sam Melby
Languages
- amAmerican sign language
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