Melinda Murray
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Ferndale, MI *8220
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
References available upon request