melodie young

* Managed scheduling and travel planning for executive staff. * Created PowerPoint presentations for internal meetings and speaking engagements to achieve business development goals. * Proofread external-facing documents such as monthly newsletters, research reports, and grant proposals. * Oversaw logistics for special events, including ticket sales, guest accommodations, and venue selection. * Developed and executed strategy for social media platforms.

* Taught middle school art and high school ceramics classes as a sabbatical replacement; also substituted for middle school French and communications classes. * Planned the programming of announcements, performances, and lectures for the weekly middle school assembly. * Developed lesson plans and sourced supplies for the after-school enrichment program; taught digital photography, metalsmithing, and cake decorating classes. * Tutored students in French, mathematics, history, and science.

* Conducts competitive research and analysis to inform strategic * planning meetings. * Performs analysis of current portfolio to identify NPD opportunities. * Prepares product lineup and swatch boards for department managers and brand creative director to reference. * Assists with presentation decks by finding and creating visuals, formatting slides, and summarizing research. * Evaluates vendor product submissions to ensure consistency with brand standards. * Manages inventory and organization of marketing product closet.

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Association