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Melissa Dice-Hanley

Melissa Dice-Hanley

Downers Grove,IL

Summary

Meticulous Data Specialist with 4 years of experience in conversion, keyer and form-filling data entry. Efficient streamlining data entry procedures and implementing Microsoft Excel and Google forms, as well as Jira reporting platform use for modernized offices. Skilled at entering and organizing mass amounts of data quickly and accurately.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Specialist

Legacy.com Inc.
06.2020 - Current
  • Part of a team that collaborates with more than 5000 newspapers nationwide.
  • Searched, extracted and interpreted information to determine correct input procedure.
  • Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define key performance indicators and establish a shared understanding of business objectives.
  • Evaluated large datasets for quality and accuracy.
  • Gathered information for in-house database and compiled organized, comprehensive records.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing efficient validation processes and quality checks.
  • Increased productivity through effective multitasking, prioritizing diverse workloads according to deadlines.
  • Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets in speed, accuracy, and output volume.

Content Screener

Legacy.com Inc.
12.2015 - 06.2020
  • Part of a team that collaborates with more than 1500 media sources worldwide.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
  • Utilized techniques for increasing data entry speed.
  • Manage on-line content to ensure subject matter is suitable and correct.
  • Screen Guest Book entries for dignity and appropriateness.
  • Edit and merge on-line guest book entries for faster database access.
  • Consistently met and exceeded productivity targets.
  • Completed high volume data entry daily with accuracy and efficiency.

Hairdresser

Self Employed
Downers Grove, IL
10.2004 - 05.2017

• Uphold client database and coordinating clientele.
• Direct and oversee product placement and retail sales.
• Manage new clients and new client acquisition campaigns.
• Grew client base by 300%
• Participated in Continuing Education to maintain license.

Reading Assistant

Downers Grove Public School District 58
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Served as a mentor for new Reading Assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise while contributing to the growth of the team dynamic.
  • Assisted lead teachers in designing lesson plans to improve reading comprehension and fluency.
  • Enhanced students'' reading skills by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Provided one-on-one support for struggling readers, implementing targeted interventions to address specific challenges.
  • Monitored student progress with regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.

Teacher - Pre-K

Chesterbrook Academy
Naperville, IL
09.2000 - 03.2003
  • Managed classroom for 20 children ages 3 and 4.
  • Created and delivered weekly lesson plans, ranging in subject matter from Art, Math, Science, and Literature.
  • Successfully consulted with parents on behavior management and issues of learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

National Accounts Service consultant

Mci Worldcom
Rosemont, IL
06.1998 - 08.2000
  • Grew and maintained existing relationships with clients through on-site and remote customer appointments and presentations.
  • Consulted with clients on promotional and contractual projects.
  • Managed implementation of telecommunication and data services for new and existing Fortune 500 clients.
  • Integral part of sales teams’ relationship building activities.
  • Penetrated new and existing accounts to find new end-users and drove conferencing revenues to record levels.
  • Provided consulting expertise for customers’ high-profile event conference calls.

    Created and delivered workflow improvement plans, resulting in efficiency increases of over 10%.
  • Selected to become part of new hire training and mentoring team.
  • Completed daily high-volume customer data entry and monthly billing data entry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
08.2003

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
04.1996

Skills

  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Quality Management
  • Compiling Data
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Deadline Oriented Approach
  • Word Processing
  • Database Maintenance
  • Spreadsheet Creation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Data Specialist

Legacy.com Inc.
06.2020 - Current

Content Screener

Legacy.com Inc.
12.2015 - 06.2020

Reading Assistant

Downers Grove Public School District 58
11.2013 - 07.2015

Hairdresser

Self Employed
10.2004 - 05.2017

Teacher - Pre-K

Chesterbrook Academy
09.2000 - 03.2003

National Accounts Service consultant

Mci Worldcom
06.1998 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Benedictine University

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Southeastern Community College
Melissa Dice-Hanley