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Felicia Melton

Felicia Melton

Shaker Heights,OH

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator/Manager's Assistant

It Takes A Village Inc.
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
  • Prepared status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders and management teams.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations or standards when executing projects across multiple regions.
  • Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
  • Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
  • Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
  • Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.

Educator

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
02.2006 - 03.2020
  • Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
  • Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.

Project Manager

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Cleveland, OH
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
05-1991

Skills

  • Policy enforcement
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Computer skills
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Self-Directed
  • Verbal communication
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

  • Active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Former board member of Alpha Omega Foundation
  • Board Member and co-founder of Community Gardens of Shaker Heights, OH
  • Served on the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee for the City of Shaker Heights

Accomplishments

  • I have been promoted from project coordinator to project manager due to my leadership, organizational, communication and analytical skills with ITAV, a non-profit in Chicago, Illlinois
  • I have received recognition for my teaching methodologies from parents and principals.
  • I received an acknowledgment from the President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for my role as project manager for their cotilion program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Coordinator/Manager's Assistant

It Takes A Village Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023

Project Manager

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
06.2017 - 06.2019

Educator

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
02.2006 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Xavier University of Louisiana