Melinda Murray

xja5eh@r.postjobfree.com

Ferndale, MI *8220

517-***-****

SKILLS

• Creative, detail oriented, people person with innovative ideas

• Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Proficient on both Mac and PC systems

• Spanish Proficiency

• CPR/First Aid Certified

EXPERIENCE

Outreach360 Intern May 2011 - July 2011

Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic

• Program Director

o Lead introduction to the program, including theme and goals

o Facilitated creativity, organization, and communication within small groups

o Assisted in creation of curriculum

• Group Leader

o Lead weekly groups of varying size and age to work sites

o Translated

o Maintained relationships with site leaders, children attending, and volunteers

After School Aid January 2008 - May 2008

Riddle Elementary School, Lansing, MI

• Leader of 28-30 Elementary School Children

• Implemented new curriculum including reading, writing, science, and problem solving

• Worked cooperatively with four other leaders and 2 administrators

Swim Instructor Winter 2009 – Fall 2011

Michigan Athletic Club, East Lansing, MI

• Taught children ages 2-13

• Trained new instructors

• Creatively engaged children in swimming education through games and songs

Color Guard Instructor May 2007 – October 2011

Okemos High School, Okemos, MI

• Choreographed, taught, and cleaned routines performed each season

• Added creative elements to complement each theme

• Maintained organized working schedule for 12-14 girls

State of Art Winterguard Fall 2006 - Spring 2010

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• President, Fall 2010

o Coordinated practice facilities

o Contact person for accounts and facilities

o Organized and made contacts for fundraisers

Spartan Marching Band Color Guard Fall 2006 - Fall 2009

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Recorded and tracked schedules of 40 members for rehearsals 6 days a week, including notifying director of conflicts

• Organized distribution, collection, and cleaning of uniform inventory for 40 members

• Collaborated with the director and choreographer; taught and helped choreograph numerous routines

Cupcake Associate October 2011 - Present

Taste Love Cupcakes, Royal Oak, Mi

EDUCATION

Interdisciplinary Humanities Fall 2006 - December 2010

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

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