MELISSA HILAIRE
********@************.*** www.Linkedin.com/in/melissahilaire 954-625-
0635
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Zealous, detail oriented, and extremely thorough individual. Self motivated
and ability to work alone. Ability to effectively communicate product
message both verbally and written to target audience. Strategic planner,
multi-tasker, work well under pressure. End-result oriented person with the
aptitude of seeing beyond a problem and resolving it. Open-minded, flexible
with learning new information. Resourceful leader and team player. Enjoy
building relationships with others. Committed to excellence, social media
savvy, and willing to travel.
SKILLS: Type 61 WPM, Proficient in MS. Office: Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Access, and Outlook.
EDUCATION: Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
GPA 3.5, Dean's List, expected graduation: December 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
MOTOROLA, Plantation, FL
Product Marketing Intern (paid
intern
May 2010-August 2010
. Helped with the planning of next generation products with the
intentions of contributing to the team and help Motorola's profit and
market share in the Government and Public Safety sector.
. Conducted market research for new collaborative devices to be use with
portable radios.
. Piloted a nine-minute marketing/ instructional video for sales team
for new product release
. Constructed a one-page sales brochure for radio software feature.
. Prepared presentations and assisted team members with organizing data
in Excel and Word.
1ST CHOICE FOR EDUCATIONAL TUTORING, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Administrative Assistant
.. September 2009--April 2010
. Provided quality administrative support through conducting research,
writing correspondences, filing, data entry, and customer service.
. Planned meetings and conference calls. Recruited students at
recruitment fairs, and parent-open houses.
. Monitored and communicated via phone, e-mail, and face-to-face with
parents, teachers, and students.
. Trained lower-level clerical staff.
CAMP SONSHINE, Silver Spring, MD
Administrative
Assistant
June 2009--August 2009
. Maintained and kept accurate attendance for campers through data
entry.
. Prepared and sorted data by using Excel. Multi-tasked with
transferring calls, greeting parents, supervising campers, and the
work of youth counselors.
BARE FEET SHOES, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sales
Associates
2005--2006
. Responsible for sales, customer service, fill-in cashier, maintained
inventory.
. Created customer excitement about new products, and outdoor
advertising.
LEADERSHIP:
CIRCLE K. INTERNATIONAL AT SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Lakeland, FL
Marketing
Editor
2008--2009
. Promoted club on campus by doing flyers, taking pictures, and
recruiting new members.
. Maintained Facebook page on a daily basis. Volunteered at homeless
shelters, and other community festivals Planned various events for
unfortunate kids in the Central Florida area.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION AT SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Lakeland, FL
Secretary/Recruiter
2007--
2008
. Noted minutes at meetings, contacted members about upcoming events and
social gatherings.
. Volunteered and Recruited 20-30 volunteers for the National Leadership
Forum.
. Strategized and planned various events to raise culture awareness and
funds.
COMMUNICTY INVOLVEMENTS:
. Kids N Crisis,
Volunteer
Present
. Talbot House Homeless Shelter, Food
Server
..2008-2009
INTEREST:
. Web surfing, active blogger on personal, entertainment, and business
topics, volunteerism, and charitable giving.