Melissa Simmons Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Oversaw the operations for a single family office serving the needs of an ultra-high net worth family• Managed daily activities and maintenance for six multimillion-dollar estates in two U.S. states• Supervised ten employees and numerous contractors and vendors; ensured payroll and benefits were correct• Created and maintained efficient filing system for documents related to over 50 entities• Worked with tax accountants and lawyers to ensure timely filing of legal and tax-related requirements• Established monthly reporting procedures and presentation to principals; scheduled and led board meetings• Supervised operations at 4000-acre ranch including employees, finances, hunting and adherence to regulations• Acted as single point of contact for family members’ needs – delegated and coordinated solutions as necessary

• Founded a business that was profitable in less than a year; grew revenue by 230% in first 11months• Grew from 15 to 100 members with no paid advertising• Established a formal development program to screen, evaluate, and mentor prospective coaches• Prepared nine candidates for successful completion of a nationally accredited training program• Tailored and implemented customized training plans for over 100 clients with diverse goals• Aggressively pursued continuing education; earned teaching credentials in yoga, rowing, Olympic weightlifting, functional movement, children's exercise, and group fitness

• Provided customer service in small independent bookstore popular with tourists and cruise ship passengers• Transitioned from military/government sector to entrepreneurship• Earned nationally recognized professional certifications in fitness and personal training• Formulated a viable business plan and finance strategy to launch new business• Maintained onshore responsibilities for a military service member deployed aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel

Reston, Va, Us

• Improved cyber security and awareness by implementing annual Information Assurance (IA) training program• Ensured compliance with Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Program(DITSCAP) criteria for connection/operational decisions• Received theoretical requirements from government and translated these into thousands of quantifiable deliverablesfor upgrades to system that leveraged manpower and equipment in operational environments• Successfully completed Project Management course, George Washington School of Business

Washington, Dc, Us

• Achieved first ever “Approval to Operate/Connect” for engineering development model data center• Provided USMC-wide support to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) programs• Managed major web development project with executive-level visibility; led five contractor teams and twodirectorates at Headquarters Marine Corps resulting in successful launch of the “Marines.mil” website• Responsible for the morale, welfare, and discipline of over 200 members of a Combined Joint Task Force chargedwith directly supporting OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM• Established and supervised Task Force Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection plan, ensured operational effectiveness andsafety of subordinates in a threat environment• Accountable for over $1.1 Million worth of serialized gear, weapons and sensitive equipment• Reported directly to Commanding General, provided regularly scheduled operational updates to executive levelstaff

Certified Executive Coach, Coaching

Master'S Degree, Leadership And Change

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree