MELISSA GARVIN
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Motivated professional transitioning into learning and development with a strong background in project management and content creation. Expertise in simplifying complex concepts into clear, accessible formats, enhancing training effectiveness. Actively pursuing a master's degree in human resource development, focused on fostering employee growth and improving organizational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Admin. Assistant - Committee Staff
Bureau of Legislative Research
Little Rock, AR
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings with state legislators, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Staffed and set up committee meetings for legislators, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to agenda.
- Organized legislative documents for committee review and public distribution.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline administrative processes and enhance collaboration.
- Maintained office supplies inventory, ordering materials for operations.
Temp. Legislative Admin. Assistant - Legal
Bureau of Legislative Research
Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Functioned as the primary point of contact for visitors and legislators, managing professional communication while answering and directing calls and keeping the reception area organized.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys and legal staff by managing confidential legal documents, drafting correspondence, organizing files, and delivering bills to meetings with Arkansas General Assembly Members.
- Assisted with drafting reports and summaries of legislative activities.
Owner/Operator
Dear Fox Films
Long Beach, California
06.2012 - 01.2025
- Established and operated a successful videography business, specializing in events. Developed strong client relationships through excellent service, resulting in many positive referrals from clients as well as other vendors.
- Consistently grew yearly sales by at least 25% every year.
- Coordinated business operations, overseeing talent acquisition, client consultations, contracts, billing, scheduling, and on-site management to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Managed daily operations, directing staff, sales, inventory, and accounting to maintain business efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Achieved a 90% close rate on sales calls with clients, effectively converting inquiries into successful contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California, USA01-2012
Master's Degree - Human Resource Development
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, ARSkills
- Clerical skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Project management
- Recruitment and staffing
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Training and development
Timeline
Legislative Admin. Assistant - Committee Staff
Bureau of Legislative Research
06.2025 - Current
Temp. Legislative Admin. Assistant - Legal
Bureau of Legislative Research
01.2025 - 04.2025
Owner/Operator
Dear Fox Films
06.2012 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, Fullerton
Master's Degree - Human Resource Development
University of Arkansas