Melissa Kay Salgado

***** *** ***. *. - ********, WA 98387

Phone: 253-***-**** Email: abgsym@r.postjobfree.com

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

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