Melissa (Bissonnette) Sarson Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Manage event planning, management and implementation of the BU Athletics Leaders Celebration, Alumni Weekend, Head of the Charles, Red Hot Hockey, Beanpot, Final Four ,and Frozen Four.Oversee all aspects of the Athletics Annual Fund events including but not limited to BU Giving Day, direct mail, student telefund, volunteer engagement, prospecting and solicitation. Work with the Development Associate in communication with the Office of Annual Giving to coordinate electronic communication to donors, develop reports for segmenting and tracking prospects as well as leading a stewardship plan which integrates the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Department of Athletics.

Greater Boston Area

Experience in organizing and supervising sporting eventsSound knowledge of statistics, StatCrew software, various sports rules and regulationsWriting, editing, and releasing up-to-date news, recaps, and featuresExpertise in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Skilled in photography and organization of Media Days. Maintaining videos and photo files of sporting action for records and distributionStrong communication and public relations skillsAbility to coordinate with organizers, athletic team, coaches, and senior directors

Boston, Ma

Collaborate on creating and serve as the primary person responsible for implementing a strategic fundraising plan with objectives, timelines, and evaluations for the Annual Fund and other development programs that includes identification, segmentation, cultivation, solicitation, direct marketing and stewardship of constituents to raise unrestricted funds for operations, scholarships, academic programs and other purposes.Responsible for implementing social media strategies, engaging with donors on social networks, monitoring the Internet for related topics, generating leads, and reporting to the upper management.

Greater Boston Area

Oversees the staging and management of home athletics events. Including attendees, officials, staff, and official scoring table. Provides guidance and leadership to all staff to execute successful home events. Collaborates with campus departments and organizations to enhance student participation in Wheelock game-days

• Provide administrative support to the Alumni Relations staff, Development staff, Communications staff, and Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VP); Coordinate travel for the VP and • Development team, when necessary;• Act as liaison with the alumni, President's Office, Athletics and other offices on campus; Direct them to the appropriate Advancement Office or College representative;• Support the Alumni Relations Program by helping to plan events, producing invitations, tracking RSVPs and attendance, managing program timelines, creating briefing materials, and producing follow-up correspondence; Support the planning of Reunion Weekend;• Support the Development Program through support of donor stewardship events, correspondence, and the fulfillment of special donor requests; Staff Development Committee Meetings and produce minutes;• Support the Communications Program through social media and other electronic communications;• Serve as key staff support for special events, including regional events, major donor dinners, academic events, fundraising dinners, and award recognitions;• Maintain budget reports by tracking expenses for all department programs;

Toronto, Canada Area

• Lead Scheduler assisting the management and monitoring of 1,200+ volunteers during Toronto 2015 PanAm/ParaPan Games• Trained all volunteers on radio operation and dispatch• Lead RFT Supervisor for venue transportation throughout the games• Trusted with the development and management of highly confidential documents• Communication between National and International Olympic/Paralympic Committee members• Created multi-sport schedule for multiple venues throughout Southwestern Ontario• Assist in the planning and development of the Fleet systems, including the development and implementation of standard operational procedures.• Work closely with Fleet Dispatch Coordinators and Radio Controllers to ensure that resources are deployed on task and maintain the Fleet task board.• The management of administrative documentation related to scheduling to ensure it is accurately maintained.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Head event manager for Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) competitions, including CIS 2015 volleyball playoffs• Onsite administrative for CIS events and Championships• Responsible for overseeing scheduling at all University sporting venues• Assisted with the coordination of marketing and promotional efforts for the University & CIS Championship• Mandate weekly report of newly built Pan Am facility• Financial and attendance data compilation, maintenance, and analysis• Preparing athletic and event equipment for CIS, Ontario University Athletic (OUA), and intramural competitions• Lead University correspondent with Adidas athletic apparel representative

Greater Boston Area

Perform administrative support functions for Athletic Director and Athletic Department. Responsible for scheduling nationwide interscholastic matches, coordinating officials, and appointments between faculty. Maintain accurate and up-to-date confidential files, arrange travel and lodging accommodations, administer general accounting and bookkeeping functions, maintain filing and archiving systems, assist with event planning. Managed the coordination of the marketing, fan attendance and engagement, and game day operational strategies.

Boston, Ma

- Wheelock College Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach: 2011-2012 -Wheelock College Women’s Softball Assistant Coach: 2012

Northampton, Ma

-Director of the Youth Basketball League-Instructor for all Youth Sport Classes-Before and After School Sports Program Coordinator-Administrative Work-Member Relations/Media-CPR and First Aid Certified

Boston, Ma

Overnight Producer • In charge of running major soundboard. • Communicating/channeling with syndicated radio stations.• Managing all communications with the public during overnight shifts, including emails, phone calls, and WEEI Affiliates. • Editing sound bites, videos, and interviews for on-air use.-Assistant to Producer• Editing sound bites, NFL videos, and interviews for the famous Morning Show with Dennis and Callahan.• Creating on-air promotions • Communicating with on-air talent and other popular radio and television networks. -Intern for Ted Sarandis Show• Answering phone calls.• Trained on soundboard.• Editing clips and sound bites. • Featured in on-air commercials

Bachelor’S Degree Of Art, Communication

Master'S Degree, Sports Management

Associate’S Degree In Science, Communications