Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Program Manager and Coordinator with over 5 years of experience in educational leadership. Proven track record of implementing effective student support programs, improving student outcomes, and fostering a positive college experience. Instrumental driver of community engagement that includes mentoring students and building future pipeline of college graduates. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams in order to create alignment, drive consensus and achieve goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
UR Program Manager of Diversity and Inclusion
AMD
01.2020 - Current
- Partner with HBCUs and HSIs in hiring diversity in the Engineering and Computer Science AMD business units
- Develop and implement effective on campus student engagement activities to support students personal and academic needs
- Established partnerships with key faculty, staff and leadership to insure student academic success and a sense of belonging
- Coordinate and manage student events and activities and student experience surveys
- Manage social media, student newsletters and campus engagement calendar and communications
- Actively aid and support students during the transition into University life
- Advise staff and leadership on strategies and best practices to promote and foster diversity.
504 Coordinator and Educational Assistant II
Round Rock ISD
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Provide organizational and student support for assigned programs for secondary education
- Managed Walsh MS mentorship programs for diversity students in creating academic and social activities
- Provide assistance to campuses/departments as requested to coordinate special events within the school district.
Owner-Fine Art Photographer
North Star Photography
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Create storytelling art that encompasses the vision of the photographer, the spirit of the subject and the heart of the viewer
- Exhibit artwork at The Contemporary Austin, Austin City Hall and Permanent Collection at Round Rock Library
- Support and mentor local artist in Austin and Round Rock art community.
Senior Program Manager
AMD
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed end-to-end execution of over a dozen regional and global marketing campaigns, tradeshows and seminars
- Coordinated joint program with Microsoft to promote eco-friendly design contest with Latin American university students
- Managed AMD’s One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program worldwide by conducting a forum with educational leaders from various countries, i.e
- South Africa to better understand technology needs for third-world schools.
Marketing Program Manager
IBM
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Consulted with IBM and ROC software to manage four core events per year and their budgets
- Coordinated presence at CES and N+I including booth, logistics, meetings, hotel block, travel, booth personnel & demos
- Oversaw the spring and fall five-day, 400-person user conferences included coordinating breakout sessions, logistics, food & beverages, A/V, room blocks, attendee activities and golf tournament.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXSkills
Personnel Management
Partnership Development
Stakeholder Communications
Relationship Building
Detail Oriented
Scheduling and Planning
Decision-Making
Community Outreach
Cross functional Team Builder
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving
Project Coordination
Attention to Detail
Public Speaking
Team Leadership
Event Planning and Execution
Community And Volunteer
- Member of Hill Country Bible Church
- Volunteer – Dress for Success
- Mentor college students
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Member of Black Women Photographers
Timeline
UR Program Manager of Diversity and Inclusion
AMD
01.2020 - Current
504 Coordinator and Educational Assistant II
Round Rock ISD
01.2015 - 01.2020
Owner-Fine Art Photographer
North Star Photography
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Program Manager
AMD
01.2006 - 01.2010
Marketing Program Manager
IBM
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing -
Texas Southern University