Melissa Montano Ariza
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Bronx, NY 10469 Email: *******.*.*****@*****.***
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