MELANIE QUINN
***** ********** ***** * Dallas TX 75230 * Home: 469-***-**** * Email: *******@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human Resources: Benefits Management, U.S. Department of Labor Laws
Files and Document management, Correspondence and Reports
Personnel Training, Supervision, Recruitment and Retention
Organizational Development Policies and Procedures, Program Development
Marketing, Financial Analysis, Accounting Functions, Payroll, AP/AR
Research Analysis and Logistics Administration
Plan and Promote: Web Design, Social Media, Large Events and Meetings
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication: convey and present identified concepts to others clearly and concisely
Organization and Prioritization: ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently
Negotiating: successfully negotiate contracts with partners/clients
Budget Management: create and monitor manageable and controllable budget
PROFICIENT IN: HRIS, MS Office Suite, MS Access, PeopleSoft, Summit, FactorSoft, Publisher,
SPSS, Lotus, Quicken, SAP, Java, Mac, ADP, Web Design, Lotus Notes, Adobe, scanning
technology, advanced Internet research, Scribe, VoxSigma, Transcription, Payroll, A/P, A/R, Atlast.ti
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR of WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Manorhouse Assisted Living, Knoxville, TN
Recruitment, supervision, training and performance evaluation of staff
Scheduled workforce to best utilize employee’s talents, employee record keeping
Direct disciplinary procedures, resolve issues between management and employee’s
Designed and executed organization’s strategic plan, promoted all areas of programming
HR COORIDNATOR III
Compaq Computer Corp., Houston, TX
Maintained employee records, compensation and benefits, affirmative action files
Organization development, needs assessment, employee training and retention
Advised managers about Labor Laws, e.g., equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment
Arbitrated employee relations counseling and exit interviewing
Underwrote employee handbook and policies and procedures manual to include; safety
policies, codes of conduct, dispute resolution, reasons for termination
EDUCATION
Candidate for MASTER of SCIENCE IN LIFE SCIENCES
Texas A&M University
Emphasis: Community Development
Rho Phi Lambda
BACHELOR of SCIENCE IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Middle Tennessee State University
Emphasis: Human Behavior
Rho Phi Lambda, magna cum laude, Deans List
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
(Graduate studies part-time, employed part-time)
TEACHING ASSISTANT & TUTOR (Graduate Assistantship)
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Assisted with instruction for section of undergraduate students for the courses: Planning and
Design and Community Development; facilitate exams, grade essays and exams, record data into
student profiles
Student records keeping
Organize, monitor and participate in special events, camps, athletic and cultural programs
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Professional Internship)
St. Clair Senior Center, Murfreesboro, TN
Planned tourism opportunities, developed programs, provide and promote social, physical and
intellectual activities
Formulate recommendations for new programs and special events, publicizing and promoting all
events
NR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (Seasonal employment)
National Park Service, US Government Department of Interior, Murfreesboro, TN
Developed educational programs, interpretive materials, talks and tours for historical and natural
areas
Educate public in environmental protection; animal care; formulate recommendations for new
programs
Native and exotic species identification, administration of chemical agents used in biological
management of invasive species, planting and restoration of National Historic land areas,
restoration of wetlands
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
AUDITOR - Marriott Hotels, Houston TX
ACCOUNT MANAGER - Exxon-Mobile Corp., Houston, TX
HONORS
Vision Scholarship - Awarded academic scholarship for Visionary Future Professionals in 2008, 1 st
of 1300 candidates
Rho Phi Lambda - Active member of national academic achievement and leadership fraternity
beginning in 2008
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Senior Olympics – Event Planning, Promotion and Registration
Special Olympics – Event Planning, Promotion and Registration
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Event Fundraising, Administrative support, Sales
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished upon Request