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Melinda A. McCoy
Objective
Goal oriented individual seeking to leverage my experience, communication skills and work ethic in a marketing, sales, or customer service position with a progressive company. Developed leadership and organization skills through active participation in professional organizations and external activities and enjoy working with people and thrive in environments requiring creativity, hard work and a can-do attitude.
• Held multiple facilitation roles requiring structured planning and execution of key tasks leveraging my selling, communication and leadership skills.
• Recognized for superior organizational and facilitation achievement in both university and professional capacities.
• Experienced in motivating people of all levels to achieve goals.
Work Experience
August 2004— July 2009
Palmer Catholic Academy
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Teacher
• Created, developed, and implemented innovative lesson plans and course objectives.
• Administered evaluations, analyzed student performance, and communicated progress through a series of conferences and reports.
October 2003— June 2004
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Jacksonville, FL
Teacher
• Produced, developed, and implemented inventive lesson plans and course objectives.
• Administered evaluations, analyzed student performance, and communicated progress through a series of conferences and reports.
October 2000— May 2003
Florida State University Office of Orientation
Tallahassee, FL
Office Staff/Orientation Leader
• Advised incoming students and families about college transition
• Assisted in training of upcoming Orientation Leaders
• Prepared Orientation programs
• Facilitated small group sessions of approximately fifteen students
• Advised and assisted over 3,000 students with course selection and registration
• Worked with a team of 25 orientation leaders to drive consensus on program decisions
Education
August 1999— May 2003
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
GPA, 3.3/4.0
Minor, English
Skills
• Quick study, with an ability to easily assimilate new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies. Dedicated, innovative and self-motivated team player with a superior work ethic.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, creative, organizational and leadership skills. Excel in both independent and team work environments.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications including MS Office and the Internet.
Activities and Leadership
Extended Studies Program Instructor June 2008-August 2008
• Created an intensive and creative math curriculum for a gifted summer education program.
• Instructed and engaged a group of gifted middle school students.
Middle School Cheerleading Coach August 2005-present
• Motivated a middle school cheerleading team to promote their school.
• Instructed a group of middle school girls in proper technique.
Middle School Volleyball Coach November 2003-present
• Led a middle school volleyball team to multiple successful seasons.
• Conveyed a winning attitude and pushed a level of success both on and off the court.
Dance Marathon Morale Captain January 2003-March 2003
• Organized and produced activities for over 500 dancers.
• Led a group of peers to create activities for specified theme hour.
Sorority Recruitment Counselor January 2002-August 2002
• Promoted Greek life to over 1,000 incoming students.
• Motivated 1,000 women to continue through the recruitment process.
Student Alumni Association February 2002-May 2003
• Interacted with Alumni to promote upcoming events of Florida State.
• Assisted with the planning of Florida State’s Homecoming events.
First Year Experience Course Leader August 2000-December 2000
• Conducted a class of 15 freshman students
• Taught freshman students the assets Florida State has to offer.