Melody Paris Email & Phone Number

Meridian, Id, Us

Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the business. Tasks and responsibilities include handling inquiries and incoming work requests, reviewing files and records to answer requests for information, typing documents and correspondence, human resources, personnel management, and client services. Additionally, utilization of marketing, networking, and graphic design skills for the purposes of community involvement and growth of the business.

Part-time position preparing, compiling and sorting documents for data entry. This includes client communication, filing, record keeping, entering data from documents into DebtNet database, responding to requests for information and access to relevant files. Accuracy of documentation was paramount, therefore important tasks include verifying data and correcting data where necessary, obtaining further information for incomplete documents and complying with data integrity and security policies.

Managing and handling all events within Christ the King Community Church building (aka Boulevard Event Center). Responsible for booking and managing events including but not limited to corporate parties, holiday parties, film screening’s, meetings, classes, small groups, wedding services, receptions, quinceaneras, school semi-formals, bar/bat mitzvahs, business luncheons, dance events, fundraisers and many others.Overseeing the events, client walk-through’s, proposals, client contracts, event deposit collection and reporting, production coordination, marketing and promotion coordination and execution, event equipment, new client outreach, community and business networking, current client relations, training event staff, communicating all details of each event to event staff (managers, security, cleaning, etc...) among other duties.

Assisted the pastors by organizing the schedule, office and building use. Planned and executed church events and managed volunteers. Accounts payable and reconciling expenditures. Technical supervising, including training volunteers and maintaining equipment for multimedia and building use.Marketing and graphic design, which involved website design and maintenance, planning and design of all advertising, marketing and printed materials, management of social networking and design and editing of PowerPoints, videos, podcasts and other multi-media projects.

Editing - Reading and critiquing novels and other books for publication. This involves studying the characters, story arcs and overall plot or purpose and considering the phrasing and looking out for any grammatical or spelling errors.Proofreading - Focusing on the basics within the books for publication by watching out for spelling, grammar, timelines, and facts. The main goal is to make sure that the details of the book will make sense for the reader.Graphic Design - Designing book covers for publication.

Design and create business forms, business cards, websites, logos, flyers, posters, and publications.

Part-time position. Advertising graphics liason between the company and the client, and design of advertising for travel magazines.

Nampa, Id, Us

Newspapers in Education Coordinator, January 2008 – February 2009 Community Relations Coordinator, January 2008 – February 2009 PULSE Distribution Manager, August 2008 – February 2009 Subscriber Loyalty Reward Manager, August 2008 – February 2009 Worked with schools and businesses to provide newspapers for classrooms. Represented the Idaho Press-Tribune in the community. Worked to promote the newspaper and the NIE program through community outreach, advertising, and sponsorship of local events. Created and developed the Subscriber Loyalty Reward Program by building an online database and site for the program, meet with local businesses to add their offers, created advertising. Managed the carriers and worked as back up for the timely and accurate distribution of the PULSE publication. Commercial Printing Graphic Designer, November 2002 – January 2008 Designed publications, layouts and templates for commercial printing customers. Customer service, sales and marketing of the commercial printing department. Trained customers and employees on procedures and programs. Supervised Paginator and Assistant Designer. Paginator, February 2002 – January 2008 Placed ads onto editorial pages. Output pages to plate by plate burning, punching and bending. Backed up the graphic design department by designing ads.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Answered incoming calls from customers to take orders, answer inquiries and questions, handle complaints, troubleshoot problems and provide information.

Advised residents and assisted with any needs. Kept order by following daily schedules and assigned responsibilities. Secured premises.

Pocatello, Id, Us

Served visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately. Typing of reports and letters and filing.

Helped customers by providing information on products and services. Created a welcoming atmosphere.

Caldwell, Id, Us

Work study position in the Alumni Office included typing, filing, and copying of correspondence for the alumni.

Collating, single sheet printing, screen printing, production line, and die-cutting.

Certificate, Spiritual Direction

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English: Writing Emphasis

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English: Literature Emphasis

Certificate, Technical Communication

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs