MELINDA SMITH

OBJECTIVES

• Seeking opportunities with a well-established, driven organization that strives to change the lives of others through community outreach, education and philanthropy in the non-profit sector
• Secure a career opportunity with a reputable organization to fully utilize my training and skills that give exemplary customer service through careful attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the opportunity to lead.

SPECIFIC RECORD of ACCOMPLISHMENT

• Over 20 years of experience with economic and accounting principles, practices, financial markets, banking and data analysis and reporting of financial data. Over 21 years of community outreach and 16 years of successful philanthropy.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. A conscientious and skilled public servant
• Knowledge of principles for providing customer service, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Strong sales and marketing skills. Promotion for products and services that include marketing strategy and sales techniques
• Strong technical proficiency, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and Prezi. Ability to learn new technology
• Planning and executing fund raising events. Resourceful fundraising volunteer with a superb work ethic. Adept at researching and presenting an array of innovative fundraising ideas. Marketing, volunteer recruitment, financial controller, obtaining corporate and individual sponsors. Can work well independently or as a member of a fundraising team.
• Payroll procedures, post entries, maintain records of transactions, record keeping fundamentals, reconcile balance ledgers, computer system functions and retail customer service.