Melissa Luckett
Project Manager
Starkville,MS
Summary
As a champion of progress in Mississippi, my goal is to contribute to efforts that promote equitable access to educational and economic opportunities that improve the quality of life for all Mississippians.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Research And Curriculum Unit
Mississippi State , MS
07.2016 - Current
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of CTE secondary curricula
- Foster relationships with business and community leaders to support CTE program development
- Identify, review and apply polices and procedures for internal and external workflows.
- Plan and lead meetings, workshops, and presentations
- Develop or assist in the development of curricula for all 16 CTE career clusters
- Design and facilitate online professional development trainings and materials for CTE educators and school districts
- Research educational and industry trends to recommend the implementation of new CTE programs.
- Coordinate the digital literacy certification program for technology educators in MS.
- Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to stakeholders.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Starkville In Motion
Starkville, MS
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Coordinated presentations for project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Tracked all hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budget.
- Oversaw onboarding and mentorship, planned and executed meetings and developed project documentation.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Starkville Foundation for Public Education
Starkville, MS
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Improved the effectiveness of the organization by aligning vision, goals, and objectives with a new re- branding and marketing strategy.
- Initiated and organized the redesign of organization's image with new brochures, website content and a new logo.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate the public about the organization's purpose and to recruit donors and volunteers.
- Supervised writing of grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Education
Ph.D. - Instructional Systems And Workforce Development
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.2021 - Current
Master's degree - Public Policy and Administration
Mississippi State University
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
Mississippi State University
Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Work effectively with diverse community
Strong ability to work independently and as a team member
Knowledge of 21st century and college & career readiness skills
Online learning management systems (CANVAS, Google Classroom, etc)
Instructional and emerging technology knowledge
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional (2022)
Timeline
Ph.D. - Instructional Systems And Workforce Development
Mississippi State University
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Research And Curriculum Unit
07.2016 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Starkville In Motion
01.2014 - 06.2016
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Starkville Foundation for Public Education
06.2011 - 01.2014
Master's degree - Public Policy and Administration
Mississippi State University
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
Mississippi State University