Melissa Archuleta Email & Phone Number

Olympia, Washington, United States

Olympia, Wa

As the Senior Conference Planner, I plan and manage operations and administrative responsibilities for all WSAC off-site meetings and ensure the quality of the events align with the stands of the organization. WSAC's events include a variety of 20+ conferences, luncheons, receptions, and other events. Responsibilities Include:- Identify and develop effective conference programs.- Create and manage the onsite implementation of events which includes catering, audiovisual/technical requirements, floor plans, and shipment. - Work closely with internal departments while planning events.- Maintain timelines, budgets, and closely monitor expenses.- Oversee all registration aspects of events. - Coordinate staff, speaker, and VIP travel arrangements for meetings.- Compile weekly registration reports and maintain registration, catering, and room pick up history.- Collect and ensure accuracy of printed materials: agenda, badges, roster, signage, etc. - Negotiate and manage vendor contracts.

Auburn, Washington

- Managed over 50 Academic, Cultural & Ethnic, and Recreational student organizations, with more than 500 student participants. - Developed and implemented best practices training programs, including leadership training opportunities for student organizations and Student Government. - Directly supervised and evaluated six student leaders.- Organized over 100 small and large student-lead events; Collaborated with various campus departments on event facility and equipment needs; Oversaw the planning of off-campus programming including travel arrangements; processed contracts and client services arrangements for payments; proper coordination of promotions for student events.- Oversaw and guided the Student Government; advised the Judicial Board in the student organization charter process; Reviewed, revised, and interpreted all government documents such as the Associated Students of Green River Constitution and Bylaws.

Organized and implemented over 50 campus events, serving over 500 international students per year* Supervised and advised seven student employees in planning, advertising, and implementing on and off campusevents* Advised six planning committees in the coordination of the Annual International Week and International Dinner* Created meaningful and relevant programming for all Seattle University students* Maintained budgets for all International Student Center events including* Assisted in the student hiring process; including creating job postings, interviewing, and all other hiringprocedures for student positions* Created training material for Orientation Leaders New Beginnings Program Orientation Leaders* Scheduled and facilitated training sessions for Orientation Leaders for the New Beginnings Program* Collaborated with University offices in coordinating interview and networking workshops for internationalstudents* Coordinated schedules for Office space with student clubs and organizations* Represented the International Student Center in all-campus quarterly Resource Fairs

Researched and compiled leadership education curriculum models from other Community College institutionsin Washington state* Developed learning outcomes, goals, a strategic plan, and evaluation criteria for a curricular leadershipeducation program model* Developed a 6 month strategic plan to present to the Tacoma Community College Curriculum Committee* Created curriculum models for the Emerging Leaders Workshop series and facilitated the bi-weekly meetings* Used assessment tools to assess the success of the Emerging Leaders Workshop series and the demand for aleadership education model* Assisted, advised, and supported student leadership development through student activities, studentgovernment, student news website, and other student organizations* Facilitated weekly student leadership meetings, trainings, and retreats* Attended the National Association for Campus Activities Regional conference and advised students on theperformer booking procedures and budgeting

SUSDA is a student organization that supports students in the Student Development Administration program at Seattle University.

Catalogued yearly tax documents and other financial forms* Assisted in payroll functions including documentation and mailings* Managed state regulation per diem rates and documents for all employees* Analyzed monthly investment sheets

Planned and implemented on and off campus events within different PROS committees such as Special EventsCommittee, and Educational and Multicultural Committee.* Negotiated performer, speaker, and activity contracts with off campus vendors* Attended National Association for Campus Activities Regional conference as a school representative for threeyears* Designed promotional materials such as posters, flyers, pamphlets, email advertisements, and promotionalattire for campus activities and events* Participated in a peer mentorship program serving as a peer mentor to first year students* Collaborated with other campus departments to promote a well-rounded student life experience

Familiarized new students to University resources through campus tours, workshops and information sessions* Fostered opportunities for personal and new student growth by providing information and support throughorientation programs* Planned, organized, and implemented orientation schedules* Organized and implemented leadership trainings fostering team building and leadership development

Master Of Education (Med), Student Development Administration

Ba, Sociology & Cultural Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Latino Student Alliance Secretary Programming Options Specialist Board Peer Mentor Student Orientation Leader.