ImpressumCurvy Girls Run was created by Melissa Hector and supported by Nicole Flynt of Escape Image Consulting to establish and provide a forum for curvy women deemed 'plus-size' by society terminology. This run-walkers group is an effort to respond to First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign and to add to growing efforts of tackling obesity amonng African American women. The mission of Curvy Girsl run is to encourage curvy women and young ladies to take charge and run a healthy lifestyle.

Serving Boston residents on social services including immigrant advancement, youth and young adult development, food access, long term care for seniors, violence prevention and housing stabilityRyan White Planning Council Mayoral Liason

Adjunct Professor of Management DepartmentCourse(s): MG228

Responsible for the orientation & training of new & existing employees in Eastern MassachusettsServed as liaison between departments concerning training needsDelivered presentations to bargaining & non-bargaining unit employeesDesign, create & assist in the development of adult learning training curriculum based on state welfare & federal USDA policy regulationsDesigned & created customer service soft skills training curriculum utilized by unit team for all state employeesProduced blended learning strategies via instructor-led & web-based modules in compliance with adult learning methodology for large, 500 + state agencyFollow & incorporate ROPES Adult Learning Theory approach; Review, Overview, Presentation, Exercise and SummaryIntegrate the use and knowledge of five basic educational design steps; 1. Diagnose problem to determine training solution2. Define goals and measurable objectives3. Select instructional methods and techniques4. Plan a favorable adult learning environment5. Select evaluation criteria to determine whether training objectives were metInterpret complex state and federal policy/procedures to increase standardize worker performance Create measurement tools including evaluation forms, online surveys and exams to determine effectiveness of training and facilitation of curriculum Provided all feedback and evaluations during 90 day training period. Coordinated all on-the-job training after instructor led classroom training endedAnalyze quality control data and conduct training in error related areas of policy and procedures as part of the agency's error reduction strategy planProven ability to demonstrate performance attributes, and providing formal feedback on strengths and weaknessesOperate and control audiovisual equipment related to training curriculum to enhance and support learningPerform related administrative duties such as writing reports, scheduling utilization of training facilities and equipment

As a case worker with the MA Department of Transitional Assistance I have the responsibility to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for transitional assistance programs and employment services for constituents of the Boston and Greater Boston area.

Provide precise beauty consultation for best practices on makeup technique, application and skin careUndergo intense educational training on Sephoras beauty brands in skin care, make-up and frangranceUtilizing the training and knowledge to service clients in achieving their beauty goals or gift buying purchases

Accepted to a second year of service to a higher level of leadership to train, advise and support second and first year FellowsTraining and FacilitationCreated, developed and implemented two part workshop on how to speak with Elected Officials for 40 FellowsCreated and developed government relations outreach tools for the Fellowship Stakeholder EngagementPlanned and coordinated 2nd Annual Mass Promise day at State House eventOutreached to over 100 MA State Representatives and Senators which resulted in 78 Representatives and Senators-including office staff attending

Media and Communications Coordinator for the Teens Lead at Work Peer Lead youth development program.Media Relations/CommunicationsCreated and wrote press releases to high light Teens Lead at Work events in the youth labor movement. Wrote white papers on child labor law violatition turn overs and successful results from the training provided by Teens Lead at Work.Supervised and facilitated social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and smartphone application "Teens Lead at Work". Pitched to local print, radio and television mediaEstablished relationships with over 45 community based organizations including Youth Workers/Organizers and Executive Directors and Union Field OrganizersYouth DevelopmentSupported the leadership of 45 high school teens over the course of two years in the training of young worker health and safety. Created and developed college preparatory curriculumNon-profit Management/Community PartnershipCo-facilitated grant writing, successful in receiving two grants $50K and $20k for organizationMember of strategic planning committee for 3 year growth cultivation of MassCOSHLead program outreach initiative supervising over 30 health and safety training with Teens Lead at Work Peer LeadersFacilitated 4 Train the Trainer health and safety workshops for adult staff of youth programsCultivated corporate and community partnerships for multicultural initiatives including UNO Chicago Bar and Grille, Converse, J.P Licks, Mary-Kay, 1199 SEIU, The Boston Globe and John Hancock

Participating in events offered by the Bentley Student Chapter of NABA such as resume critiques, networking events and conferences

Conduct first hand and second hand research to report news within the Bentley community

Working with a team of nine and a member community of 40+ to uphold the Black United Body mission to promote diversity awareness at Bentley University

Communications writer for Councilor Pressley

Conducted second hand research for Basic Black Television show and One on One with Maria Hinojosa.

Semester Abroad Program