Melissa Corraro

Experience

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  Panera Bread

  Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Associate Trainer

  Panera Bread was my first job in high school, where I learned the core values of my work ethic, such as time management, teamwork, and leadership. At Panera, I worked all over the restaurant, prepping food and orders for customers, also assisted as cashier, dishwasher, and dining room attendant. After my hard work and dedication to the company in my first two years, I was promoted to a certified associate trainer, where I trained two new employees per month for the next two years.

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  Monster Energy

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  College Ambassador Team Member

  There is a College Ambassador at many colleges across the country who are employed to promote the Monster Energy brand and spread awareness about the different flavors and types of drinks they produce. To accomplish this, I attend many different sporting event and school functions to reach the largest population of students, faculty, and staff at one time. I also distribute the product throughout the different residence halls and the library during midterm and finals week.

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  People's Securities

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern, Marketing

  This is the securities brokerage dealer of People's United Bank. I worked with the VP of marketing, assisting with editing the intranet site and day-to-day activities. I also evaluated and analyzed financial data to help prepare financial statements.

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  Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern, Operations

  Worked with the Director of Operations, learning the ins and outs of what it is like to work at an arena. I assisted with the setup and operations for Cirque Du Soleil which ran for six days and assist in day-to-day activities getting the arena prepared up for upcoming events in the fall and winter.

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  Bryant University

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Worked with the Assistant Athletic Director for Operations during game day events, and completed administrative duties such as paying officials, away team contracts, staffing sheets. Assisted with basketball games on ESPN as well as conference championship games, as well as successfully managed two varsity events, Women's Lacrosse and Baseball, on my own as Site Supervisor. A member of the Bryant University Athletic Department Event Staff, assisting with game day activities such as ticket sales, scoreboard operator, foul ball retriever, usher, and arena maintenance.

  • Intern, Operations

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Event Staff

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
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  University of New Haven

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Performed game day management with regards to set-up, promotions, and staffing, while being responsible for scheduling all competitions through the online program, EMS. Oversaw 10 work study student workers and provided schedules based on coverage requirements for different athletic events, among other tasks and duties. Worked for the Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations at the University of New Haven; actively learned about event management, operations, facility management, marketing, and promotions.

  • Graduate Assistant for Event Management and Facilities

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Intern, Internal Operations

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2021

  Planned and executed events at all Rose Quarter facilities through collaboration with clients, facility users, and organization. Served as event lead for assigned events, enforcing facility policies and procedures, as well as liaison between client and arena staff. Coordinated with internal & external contractors and vendors and working closely with promoters to determine event needs from start to finish. Rotated between the following departments; Event Management, Parking, Security, Guest Services, Production, Housekeeping, Concessions, Entertainment Booking, Box Office, among others, learning about the operational aspects of running two multi-purpose facilities. Worked closely with supervisors in a wide range of daily activities, while independently managing daily and long term projects.

  • Event Manager

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Venue Management Intern

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  XL Center

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior Manager, Events
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  Barclays Center

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Manager, Events