Melissa Kay Salgado
***** *** ***. *. - ********, WA 98387
Phone: 253-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
PROFILE
I am a highly organized, flexible and friendly team player with a cheerful
personality and experience in leadership. I have excellent written, oral
and interpersonal communication skills developed through relevant
coursework, employment and volunteer experience listed below. I have
crafted exceptional listening skills, aptitude for planning and problem
solving, and I have the ability to work productively both as an individual
and as a team member.
EDUCATION
2011 Seattle University - Seattle,
Washington
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
2006 Emerald Ridge High - South
Hill, Washington
High School Diploma -
Graduated with Honors
RELATED COURSEWORK
Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Dynamics of
Communication, Communication Research, Communication Rights and Law,
Strategic Communication, Africa and Communication, Media Society and the
Individual, Rhetorical Reasoning, Persuasion, Critical Analysis of Digital
Media, Public Speaking, The Art of Interviewing, and HR Internship.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Department of Navy - Silverdale, WA
June 2011- September 2011
The primary focus of this position is to serve as an entry level trainee in
the field of Human Resources Management. I receive on-the-job training and
formal classroom instruction in principles, processes, regulations and
reference materials fundamental to the work of the office. I provide
ongoing support to Personnel Management Advisors in all HR functions and
complete developmental assignments assigned to me. In addition to these
duties, I greet visitors, receive telephone calls, and refer customers to
appropriate staff members, and answer routine customer inquiries. I also
provide office clerical support that include, but not limited to; word
processing, filing, copying, entering, manipulating, and retrieving
personnel data, utilizing various HR databases.
Human Resources Intern
CollegePro Window Cleaning - Seattle, Washington
March 2011- June2011
As an HR intern my primary responsibilities were recruiting potential
candidates for open positions and internships with the company. I performed
call-backs to those requesting further information about open positions and
internships. I recommended qualified candidates to the general manager for
an interview. I also assisted with interviewing selected candidates. I
created and sent emails to our employees and clients, providing up-to-date
information about the company and services we provide to our clients. I
assisted potential customers by providing information about company
services and generated price estimates. Other responsibilities included,
creating brochures, flyers and posters for recruiting purposes and the
creation and maintenance of websites and other online resources for
potential interns, employees and clients.
Library Assistant
Pierce College Library - Puyallup,
Washington June 2006 - June2008
As a library assistant I trained new employees every quarter in privacy
laws, database, inventory, and standard library operations. I also
performed cashiering operations dealing with students, staff and faculty
fees and operated standard office equipment. In this role, I completed
daily inventory of books and library materials as well as interacted and
assisted library patrons with finding books, technical support, and
research.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2010 Shirts Across America Spring Break Service Trip to New
Orleans, LA.
1999-2010 Band Member
1999-2010 Choir Member
2006-2007 VOX
2005-2006 Service Council Representative
2005-2006 Aviation Club President
2003-2005 Student Council Representative
2003-2005 Civil Air Patrol Cadet
2003-2004 Aviation Club Secretary
SYSTEM SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Internet, HTML and various HR databases such
as TWMS, DCPDS, and G2.
INTERESTS
Reading, dancing, going for walks with my dog, traveling, art galleries,
theatre, music concerts, and family and friends.
References Available upon Request