Melissa Malone-Soutuyo
Portland,ME
Summary
Dynamic and award-winning professional with a rich background spanning biotech sales, dance performance, and literary achievement. Excelled as a featured dancer at Avant Dance & Event Center and as an author with a #1 Amazon new release. Renowned for exceptional public speaking and choreography skills, demonstrating unparalleled stage presence and a knack for engaging audiences.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self Published
09.2019 - Current
- Award-winning author of "Lucas's Story: Our Family's Journey Through Youth Concussion Recovery." Amazon #1 new release in category 2019.
Featured Dancer
Avant Dance & Event Center
Portland, ME
09.2014 - Current
- Featured dancer and assistant for Avant Zombies, performing "Thriller" in downtown Portland, ME, each Halloween season.
Biotech Professional
Various
12.2003 - Current
- Multiple awards-winning biotech professional with experience in sales, sales training, reimbursement, field development and product launching.
Interview Coach
United States of America Maine Pageants
, ME
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Hired by USOA Maine Pageant Director to lead pageant prep interview workshops.
National Pageant Judge
Crown of America
, FL
08.2023 - 08.2023
Emcee
Flowers That Feed Charity Production
, Maine
05.2023 - 05.2023
Emcee
Flowers That Feed Charity Production
, ME
05.2022 - 05.2022
United States of America's Mrs. Maine
United States of America Pageants
, Maine
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Interview-award winner for state pageant. Competed for national title in San Antonio, Texas.
Runway Model
Hi-Tech Moda
New York, NY
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Modeled for Marc DeFang NY, under Hi-Tech Moda Productions for New York Fashion Week, NY, NY.
Mrs. Maine American
Mrs America Presents
, Maine
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Photogenic award at state pageant. Competed for national title in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dancer
G-Tric Dance Company
Westbrook, ME
01.2011 - 12.2018
Mrs. Maine International
International Pageants
, ME
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Competed for national title in Jacksonville, FL.
Judge
New England Living Doll Pageant
, MA
05.2015 - 05.2015
Dancer
Rhythm Factor Dance Company
Portland, Maine
09.2001 - 12.2009
- Hip hop and tap dancer, hired to perform for various productions throughout the community and into Boston.
Dancer, Choreographer, Creator
University of New England Dance Team
Biddeford, Maine
09.1996 - 05.1999
- Created and instituted dance team for university, serving as choreographer, captain and dance performer.
Dancer
Dance Theater of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
09.1991 - 06.1995
- Tap, jazz, ballet dancer for various productions in community.
Dancer
Maine State Ballet
Portland, Maine
09.1985 - 06.1995
- Danced in various roles for The Nutcracker and other various ballet productions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
Biddeford, ME03-2000
Skills
- Tap and jazz
- Classical ballet
- Hip-Hop
- Choreography creation
- Classical technique
- Stage performance
- Stage presence
- Dance instruction
- Choreography
- Public speaking prowess
- Public speaking trained
- Presentations and public speaking
- Pageant coaching
- Pageant preparation
- Writing
- Editing
- Interviewing
Timeline
Interview Coach
United States of America Maine Pageants
01.2024 - 10.2024
National Pageant Judge
Crown of America
08.2023 - 08.2023
Emcee
Flowers That Feed Charity Production
05.2023 - 05.2023
Emcee
Flowers That Feed Charity Production
05.2022 - 05.2022
Runway Model
Hi-Tech Moda
09.2021 - 09.2021
United States of America's Mrs. Maine
United States of America Pageants
01.2021 - 12.2021
Mrs. Maine American
Mrs America Presents
01.2020 - 12.2020
Author
Self Published
09.2019 - Current
Judge
New England Living Doll Pageant
05.2015 - 05.2015
Mrs. Maine International
International Pageants
01.2015 - 12.2015
Featured Dancer
Avant Dance & Event Center
09.2014 - Current
Dancer
G-Tric Dance Company
01.2011 - 12.2018
Biotech Professional
Various
12.2003 - Current
Dancer
Rhythm Factor Dance Company
09.2001 - 12.2009
Dancer, Choreographer, Creator
University of New England Dance Team
09.1996 - 05.1999
Dancer
Dance Theater of Southern Maine
09.1991 - 06.1995
Dancer
Maine State Ballet
09.1985 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New England
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