Melissa Montano Ariza

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Bronx, NY 10469 Email: acf0mq@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

University at Albany, Albany, NY 2011- August 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor: Criminal Justice

Computer and Language Skills:

Computers: Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel) and the World Wide

Web

Language: Proficient in Spanish (Writing, Oral, Reading)

Work Experience:

Senate Democratic Conference, Albany, NY 2O14

Intern

Construct calendar memo’s, bill memo’s, resolutions, and co-sponsorship notices

Research multiple Legislative bills

Attended committee hearings and state of the state budget hearing

Assist in various office duties (ex: Update email lists, Answer phones, File, etc.)

AmeriCorps, Underground Railroad History Project, Albany, NY 2013

Intern, Group Facilitator

Built a curriculum for teenagers based on self expression through the arts

Wrote 2 press releases in 4 weeks

Researched information on the people, struggles, and period of the Underground Railroad

Constructed and presented power point presentations on the research found and encouraging other

students to join the program

Children’s Arts and Science Workshops, New York, NY 2006-2009

Program Aid

Assisted in organizing cultural events and holiday shows

Participated as valet coordinator

Organized records of events and funds

Assisted teachers with hand outs and record keeping

Extra Curricular Activities:

Fuerza Latina, Albany, NY 2013 – 2014

Dance Troupe Coordinator

Organized a main annual Fuerza Latina event; Dance Troupe Night

Coordinated dance ensembles

Fuerza Latina, Albany, NY 2013 – 2014

Programming Committee Chair

Organized at least 2 educational events per month

Host programs that enrich as well as educate the community about Latino culture

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