MELISSA S. ROY
Email: ad0yez@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile: 310-***-****
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissaroy
Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA – 2004 to 2008
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
• 3.7 GPA
• Double minor in Spanish and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Recipient of prestigious Pepperdine Alumni Scholarship and merit-based grants to cover 75% of total cost
• Studied abroad for one year at the Catholic University of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Sailed on Semester at Sea Fall 2007 Voyage
• Member of Alpha Phi Sorority and President of Entertainment Business Network SAG-AFTRA – Hollywood, CA, and New York, NY – 2005 to 2022 Actor – Commercial, Theatrical, and Voiceover Artist
• CSI: NY; Outsourced; Commercials for Intel, GE, McDonald’s, Lexus, Capital One Venture Card with Alec Baldwin, etc (see acting resume for more details)
Self-Employed – Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY – 2010 to 2022 Investor and World Traveler
• Manage and grow stock portfolio, outperforming the S&P 500 and NASDAQ consistently year after year
• Trade options on stocks and ETFs using various strategies, including writing naked calls and puts
• Traveled to all 193 countries in the world while successfully generating revenue from investment portfolio Three Day Rule – Los Angeles, CA – 2020 to 2021
Matchmaker
• Help singles take charge of their dating lives and eliminate swiping
• Customize matches to fit members’ lifestyles and set up introductions
• Coach clients as they navigate the dating world
• Provide constructive feedback after each date
Tawkify – New York, NY – 2017 to 2019
Matchmaker
• Recruit new members to join the database
• Sell VIP membership packages to HNW clientele
• Act as personal concierge and set up blind dates from start to finish, including making restaurant reservations Centrepoint Charity – London, UK – 2012 to 2013
Event Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
• Organized charity's major fundraising events (Sleep Out, Winter Whites Gala, Centrepoint's Got Talent, etc.)
• Oversaw successful implementation of online fundraising campaigns (e.g., JustGiving)
• Developed fully integrated marketing strategy for all events, incorporating Social Media and other channels
• Researched and explored new events to be added to fundraising portfolio Paramount Studios – Hollywood, CA – 2008 to 2009
Production Assistant
• Conducted research on upcoming topics for "The Dr. Phil Show"
• Assisted the producer and his team in the production of the 1,000th episode
• Contacted official sponsors and vendors for the show's grand prizes and giveaways
• Screened potential stories and conducted interviews with prospective guests Blake & Wang P.A. – Century City, CA – 2007 to 2008 Entertainment Law Firm Intake Intern
• Initiated contact with potential clients and familiarized them with the firm
• Followed up with clients after consultations and resolved any questions or concerns
• Recorded information about clients' new projects to determine a possible match with the firm
• Contacted agents/managers to see if their client showed interest in signing onto a project we represented E DUCATION
E XPERIENCE
Universal Music Group (Interscope • Geffen • A&M) – Santa Monica, CA – 2006 to 2007 International Marketing and Publicity Intern
• Facilitated senior publicist in global marketing efforts of all signed artists
• Performed international sample distribution and invoice and budget approvals
• Organized press conferences and orchestrated communication between artists and media outlets
• Prepared press releases/press kits and distributed promotional items
• Researched marketing initiatives for artist promotion