MELISSA WELSCH

Arlington, VA ***** • 574-***-**** • adnpkc@r.postjobfree.com

Skilled professional with a background in program management and case management in both domestic and international contexts. Looking to leverage experience in community international health development to support emergency management and disaster recovery as a National Disaster Recovery Support Specialist. Strong interpersonal skills that lend towards client-facing and community-oriented roles as well as a strong grasp in technical deliverables. EDUCATION

University of Notre Dame- Mendoza College of Business South Bend, IN Masters in Nonprofit Administration July 2020 - May 2021 Indiana University Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science: Public Health, Focus: Nutrition Science and Global Health Promotion August 2010 - May 2015 The University of Notre Dame/Pulte Institute South Bend, IN January 2021 – Present Graduate Research Assistant – 20hrs/Week

• Conducted literature analysis and developed a resource guide using excel to organize articles and presentations related to supply chain systems for educational materials in low- and middle income countries as part of a USAID SHARE (Supporting Hollistic Education in Education) initiative

• Completed literature analysis of data collection methods and practices in high conflict zones to provide insight into potential data collection methods for the USAID SHARE (Supporting Holistic Education in Education) initiative

• Participate in seminars and meetings with academic staff from across the country to gain insight into relevant research projects and share data collection and analysis methods

• Developed and organized advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to better present data to stakeholders and administration

• Applied recognized research methods to construct detailed and useful outlines and summaries of all literature reviews and analyses, providing concise summaries of quantitative and qualitative data

• Consulted regularly with primary investigators on project methods, strategy and research proposals United States Peace Corps Senegal, West Africa February 2018 - March 2020 Health Extension Agent/Program Management Consultant – 40hrs/Week Community Health Project

• In partnership with local health ministry employees, launched a data management system to analyze supply and distribution of pharmaceutical technology used for malaria screening and treatment

• Performed Excel data input trainings and regular check-ins with community engagement staff performing data collection and reporting to ensure proper program implementation

• Designed data collection system using Excel spreadsheets to organize, clean and visualize inputs and outputs for medical supply stock at 23 health facilities

• Implemented program encouraging malaria prevention and health system resilience through strengthening administrative support in supply chain operations

• Evaluated three separate medication distribution campaigns across 107 communities with support from USAID and PINKK and compiled data ultimately identifying and correcting distribution inconsistencies

• Instituted monitoring and evaluation action plant to measure impact of all grant funded and community funded programming

• Monitored population data collection across 107 communities to support a national bed net distribution campaign

• Implemented a $2,000 Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) funded training of trainers, focusing on behavior change negotiation for 40 community health care workers supporting a population of 8,500 Youth Education Project

• Leverage national network to establish partnership with local chapter of the youth and sports education department of the Senegalese Government on a project to develop replicable methods for youth development programming

• Coordinated a team of 10 educators and 15 staff volunteers in the development of a 20-day youth development and agriculture training program serving over 30 Senegalese young people between the ages of 12 to 18

• Implemented an innovation funding and program model that is implemented country wide for education staff training of trainers

(TOT) funded by grants and local funding sources through utilizing and encouraging culturally appropriate marketing techniques

• Oversaw planning for the youth development program, including the coordination of committees for curriculum development, programming, accommodations, meal preparation, transportation, and health and safety

• Lead grant writing and fund management for a grants totaling $10,000 to support the program, including managing documentation and reporting of program implementation and results

• Coordinated and monitored logistics for supplies, trainers, educators, and participants for all implemented programs using advanced excel spreadsheets to develop a monitoring system of activities

• Introduced a $2,500 scholarship program for at-risk youth populations at a local middle school supporting 24 girls aged 10-16

• Secured over $10,000 grant funds for educational and business development programming for small communities across Senegal Youth Services Bureau South Bend, IN Youth Development Specialist – School-Based January 2017- February 2018 Youth Development Specialist – School-Based – 40hrs/Week

• Conducted thorough research to inform design of a 180 hours of social and emotional curriculum for an alternative education program for at risk students between the ages of 10 to 14

• Developed emergency planning protocol for clients and callers to mitigate risk and optimized safety and security for clients

• Built and directed comprehensive continuing care plans for 65 clients, coordinating with administration and supporting agencies

• Advised administration and teachers on suicidal ideation interventions and risk management procedures

• Evaluated and contributed to the development of institutional best practice for educators supporting students with suicidal ideation and self-harm tendencies

• Acted as staff director of a 15 student volunteer club developing a local food and clothing pantry serving 60 local families

• Secured $5000 in private donations and corporate support from P&G for hygiene product donations for survey families Lifeline Youth and Family Services South Bend, IN March 2016 - October 2017 Family Case Manager – 40hrs/Week

• Monitored a rotating 30-family case load through Department of Child and Family Services by developing care plans

• Responded to client emergencies and coordinated care with departments to optimize care and safety including HHS, SSA, DOE

• Managed and tailored care plans for clients based on their needs while coordinating with local providers

• Provided detailed documentation and reports weekly to care team and court officials

• Supported and supervised court mandated visitation services for a diverse set of clients and families

• Developed an understanding of family case and domestic law

• Provided exceptional client facing service and negotiation skills in high stress/high threat environments Concord Community School Corporation Elkhart, IN August 2015 - April 2016 ESL Paraprofessional – 35hrs/Week

• Collaborated with staff to institute modified lesson plans and devise alternative approaches in enhancing comprehension of concepts and skills taught within a classroom setting for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students ACTIVITIES

• Vice President Mendoza College of Business Specialized Masters Student Association

• Clubs: Women in Business, French Club, Specialized Masters Council SKILLS

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, regressions, data simulations, data screening), SPSS, Qualitative research coding, Advanced Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint (presentations, pitch decks, interactive presentation engagement, data visualization)

• Intermediate French language proficiency 2020, Advanced Fulani language proficiency 2020 RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Nonprofit Law, Advanced Statistics, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Ethics, Executive Communication, Organizational Management, Marketing, Fund and Grant Development, Human Resource Management

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