Melody Wang Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Oversees office operations and facility management, ensuring a clean, well-stocked environment through weekly office orders, daily inspections, prompt coordination of repairs, and daily mail handling.• Plans and executes regular employee engagement events, including 4 internal events and 1 external event monthly, facilitating connections across teams and increasing overall participation. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including People, IT, and Finance, to ensure a smooth employment lifecycle for all employees while tracking and processing workplace experience expenses through Google Sheets, enhancing operational efficiency and documentation.• Executes Executive Assistant responsibilities by coordinating travel arrangements and managing calendars for C-suite members while supporting ad-hoc projects such as procuring company swag and overseeing office redesigns.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive internal communication strategy, producing a monthly newsletter, weekly Slack content, and engaging social media posts for Instagram and TikTok, significantly enhancing employee awareness.• Assists with production projects through travel scheduling, acting as the production assistant on set, and supporting castings and fittings.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Provided high-level customer service and front-line assistance. Screened, prioritized, and responded to a variety of in-person, email, virtual, or telephone inquiries from students, faculty members, UBC departments, and the general public.• Supported the Communications portfolio by creating regular Instagram posts and preparing the e-newsletter on a bi-weekly basis. Proficient in Canva, Sendy, Calendly, and Linktree. • Collected, compiled, and analyzed data on the student usage of services provided by the office. Presented monthly reports to the director of LFS Student Services. • Acted as the Faculty Timetabling and Exam Representative. Coordinated and ensured accurate timetabling and scheduling of 100+ courses and exams. • Successfully coordinated 2 events with campus partners that shared the values and goals of the Faculty to external participants.• Assisted the Director of Student Services with special projects, transcribing and distributing meeting minutes, mapping current processes, re-designing processes, and making recommendations for change. • Guided students in making informed decisions and referred students to an appropriate team member or campus resource.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Assisted in teaching 1000+ students as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. • Moderated 11 lectures over the course of one school term; assisted in hosting guest presenters, facilitating course discussions and online group work • Clarified and explained course materials and expectations, provide detailed feedback on how students can improve• Actively monitored and participated in class discussion boards• Marked objective and subjective sections of assignments and exams, using marking rubrics prepared by the instructor• Course concepts related to global health, food systems, sociocultural factors in nutrition, the UNICEF Framework, and nutrition assessment

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

🚀 Grew Instagram follower count by 30%:• Designed 11 social media posts, generating 25K impressions• Received 800+ entries on 3 social media giveaways I organized• Coordinated 3 collaborations with 8 local businesses• Performed data analysis and created 2 Standard Operating Procedures to increase engagementKindred Cultures is a local, Vancouver-based family business that makes probiotic-rich water kefir infused with a rainbow of fresh, raw, nutrient-rich foods. 🌈

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In this role, I also held positions as the Co-chair for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Subcommittee, Co-chair for the Sustainability Subcommittee, and Supervisor for the First Year Committee.• Created a positive and productive working environment for over 100 members by working closely with the President to oversee the entire Council and two Subcommittees using regular check-ins and reviews. • Initiated and launched a faculty-wide fundraiser to support 5 organizations working towards racial and social justice, raising over $2500.• Established the inaugural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Subcommittee by developing a clear, thought-out vision and gaining the support of fellow Executive members. • Enhanced the growth of 10 First Year Committee members by coordinating the First Year Committee Mentorship Program that provided social and professional networking opportunities. • Provided support and guidance for Councillors on logistics and communication, and navigated conflict resolution for team-related issues.• Conducted regular reviews for events and team engagement.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a member of the SAC, I acted as a student representative while promoting deeper student alumni connections and fostering campus pride. On the Internal Committee, I worked to facilitate team culture, personal and professional development for SAC members. The UBC SAC is supported by President Ono and alumni UBC.• Co-wrote a piece featured in the ‘Blue & Gold’ spirit book; 8000 copies circulated in 100+ countries• Co-led and directed 1 virtual panel inviting UBC alumni in various professions, presented in partnership with alumni UBC’s ‘Your Next Step’ program• Led 2 professional development workshops on topics such as productivity and online interviews• Conducted screening and held interviews for the hiring of future team members• Designed a networking guide for Council members

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked with children from ages 2-12 in different dance styles such as hip hop, ballet, and acrobatic dance• Prepared weekly lesson plans according to the needs of the students• Facilitated a safe learning environment for student participation and growth

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• Actively engaged with food bank clients through non-judgmental listening, advocacy, and helping to educate in relation to food security and nutrition• Performed administrative duties including inputting client information into online software• Assisted in the creation and implementation of a client feedback survey• Created and disseminated posters, handouts, and other resources related to food security and healthy eating

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Enhanced the residence experience by using a peer-to-peer approach to support wellness, safety and security, community building and personal development for students in residence• Collaborated and worked with a team of 5 other residence advisors through weekly meetings and online communication platforms• Directed, marketed and hosted 10 educational, social, cultural and recreational events/programs for residents• Acted as Residence Representative for UBC Campus Tours and led weekly residence tours for prospective students, families, and guests from around the world

Bsc., Food, Nutrition, And Health

Activities and Societies: UBC Student Alumni Council; Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US); LFS Equity, Diversity.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Integrated Food Studies, Climate Change

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