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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Headed web content development program for Intel and other technology clients by simultaneously managing 20-30 projects developing solution briefs, case studies, and whitepapers Partnered with creative, web, and strategy teams to manage digital marketing projects, including video production, social media analytics & strategy, and content personalization solutionsLed client and internal status meetings, authored statements of work, and delivered defined project scope within clients’ budgets and timelinesCoordinated internal rebranding efforts on a tight timeline as the main contact with the C-Suite

Camas, Washington, United States

Managed all digital projects for global marketing department, collaborating with cross-functional teams and C-suite to produce content and drive leads to salesLed creative strategy discussions, directing projects from ideation to delivery on schedule and within budgetIncreased team efficiency by building a cloud-based project management system and onboarding a digital asset management systemTrained and managed a team

Camas, Washington

Camas, Washington

Built and maintained system to track over 2,000 unique headlines, images, and videos, resulting in more accurate marketing performance dataTraveled to London and San Francisco to troubleshoot client issues and deliver training sessions

Camas, Washington

Managed account operations by working directly with premier clients and internal teams, completing requests on time and within budget in demanding and dynamic environment.

Greater New York City Area

• Created branded material and presented work to upper management. Portfolio includes event booth design with furniture layout, social media graphics, Wordpress website design, and employee recruitment video.• Wrote and published copy, such as social media blurbs and corporate blog posts.• Edited data-heavy ecommerce white papers to become more transparent and coherent publications.

Chapel Hill

• Managed Salesforce profiles of international teachers throughout each step of their application and interview process to be hired by a Unitted States school district• Conducted international reference calls to move teachers along the hiring process• Drafted eye-catching emails to initiate meetings with administrators about becoming a global school

Norcross, Ga

• Started private business venture to create and sell my own pottery. Currently maintain sales year-round as contract artist for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gift shop and Object d’Art Gallery.• Designed company website (www.wix.com/mymudlove/melissaswope) and marketing materials including business cards, flyers, and campaigns on Facebook, Pinterest, and Etsy• Raised over $3000 in sales to sponsor art education scholarships for high school students

Chapel Hill, Nc

• Selected local non-profits to become Community Partners through an application process to access their ability and desire to support an intern in the upcoming semester.• Led a 10-person committee to promote our Community Partners' internship positions among the student body.• Recruited candidates, reviewed applications, and interviewed students before sending them to be interviewed and selected by our Community Partners.• Managed the APPLES internship budget to provide half of each intern's stipend, a service-learning course for all interns to attend during their internship, and to cover promotion expenses.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Collaborate with Marketing Directors by researching and recommending social media strategies, creating online contest promotions, and curating music and advertisements played before shows.• Manage the Triangle Rising Stars Program, which auditions local high school performers for a shot at Broadway. Responsibilities include keeping track of applicants, judging candidates at their school productions, and organizing the final audition performance at DPAC.

Ram Village Community

• Responsible for the safety and well being of 75 students in 24 residential units• Design, advertise, and execute bimonthly programs for Ram Village apartment community residents• Maintain bulletin boards, emails, and social media accounts to promote events and campus resources to residents• Coordinate events with departments such as Student Wellness, Department of Public Safely, and Counseling and Psychological Services

Chapel Hill

Headed a residential house painting business from cost estimate to contract completion. Directed two painting crews on simultaneous projects while growing the business through referrals and promotions.Generated >$100,000 revenue from on-time completion of 25 projects in record 3 months.

Pittsboro

• Coordinated all logistical aspects of the Hopes & Dreams Program for the Spring GrassRoots Festival. Responsibilities included acting as liaison for 50 bands and 10 school administrators to develop the Festival advertising campaign.• Coordinated logistics for the Driftwood band to perform at Carolina Friends School Upper and Lower Schools• Designed and ran pottery demonstrations for visual artists at Woods Charter Elementary

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Basketball and Pep Band, Carolina Center for Public Service, APPLES, Blank Canvas Dance Company.

Minor, Advertising, 3.7

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, 3.7

Summer Study, Art Business And Art History

Activities and Societies: Touring the NYC art scene, meeting gallery and museum directors, curators, etc, and learning the ins and outs.

Maymester Study Abroad, Business In Latin America

I learned so much Spanish during my month in Heredia, Costa Rica. We practiced Spanish in the classroom during the mornings and toured.