Promoted to senior role after less than 1 year with the organization. Function as instructional designer, learning and development (L&D) specialist, and subject matter expert (SME) for the career center. Teach daily job search webinars, consistently receiving >99% positive reviews from clients.Instructional Design▪ Created curriculum and corresponding resources for 18 webinars and workshops over the course of 1 year, including brand new virtual Q & A sessions and interactive networking groups.▪ Increased webinar attendance by 40% (from an average of 715 → 1,005 per month), drew repeat clients from around the state, and positioned career center as a regional leader in content innovation.Process Improvement▪ Saved the team 30+ hours per week by reforming 2 major career center programs. Simplified program information sessions, digitized intake forms, and established a streamlined intake process.▪ Developed and implemented department-wide webinar procedures that simplified the registration process for clients, reduced administrative burden for staff, and improved consistency.▪ Overhauled the scheduling system for career coaching including automating appointment reminders and reducing scheduling window from 30 days down to 7, eliminating availability issues and increasing attendance rates from 70% to 90%.Staff Training and Development▪ Optimized career center processes by developing standardized systems, creating comprehensive training and procedures guides, and facilitating group and individual training sessions for 30+ staff.▪ Created and led an ongoing professional development program called 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 for 17 career coaches, allowing the coaching team to learn from each other while improving knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Supported and empowered 200+ job seekers each month through career coaching and educational webinars. Advised and coached clients on best practices related to job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interviewing, networking, and career exploration.▪ Contributed to ongoing improvement of educational webinars through instructional design and evaluation, creating 2 new webinars and overhauling 5 others over a period of just 4 months.▪ Responded to the changing work landscape by creating a new 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 webinar, which reached record attendance (92 participants!) during initial launch.▪ Increased webinar feedback responses from an average of 50 → 310 per month upon streamlining post-webinar survey and making an announcement at the end of each webinar.▪ Created and implemented an onboarding and case management system for new training program (Grow with Google), parts of which were adopted state-wide.

I help high-performing misfits break the burnout cycle, reclaim their careers, and land roles in organizations where they can thrive. As a certified career coach and resume writer, my goal is to help you discover the connection between what you've done, who you are, and your next career move.If you're spending all your time scrolling through job boards, hoping the next great thing will appear, STOP. There's a better way. I’m here to help you get unstuck, grow in your career, and land a fulfilling (and enjoyable!) job that fits YOU.If you want to…▪ Leave your draining job behind and finally find a job that supports YOU and your life▪ Discover a workplace that aligns with your values and truly appreciates your unique contributions▪ And make a bigger impact with your work (without the bureaucratic roadblocks!)…you're in the right place.Yes, you can find fulfilling and purpose-driven work that actually pays you well.Yes, you can grow in your career without sacrificing work-life balance.And yes, you can show up authentically in your job search (even in this competitive job market!).Looking for tangible, actionable steps to move forward in your career?Send me a message!

Teach private flute lessons to students ages 7-70. Students recognized as top-performers with collegiate music scholarships and placements in prestigious, audition-based state and regional performance festivals.▪ Quadrupled enrollment after participating in an intensive marketing training program for music studios, building an effective sales funnel, and launching a Google Ads marketing campaign.▪ Consistently recognized by clients for supporting their growth: "Melissa immediately diagnosed my strengths and built on them. The results were immediate and amazing. She asks very open questions and is extremely thoughtful in guiding my progress." -Alison Barr, adult client enrolled since 2017▪ Selected to serve as adjudicator and clinician for regional music festivals and competitions.