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Melissa Strok

Saline

Summary

Experienced meetings and education coordinator with a proven track record in speaker logistics, virtual event management, program administration, and executive support. Skilled in cross-team collaboration, CRM data management, and the seamless execution of educational programs. Proficient in Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and content management systems.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Creative Entrepreneur

Strok Of Genius
01.2019 - Current
  • Manage online sales, marketing, and product fulfillment for handmade goods
  • Serve over 600 clients while maintaining a 5-star seller rating on Etsy

Education Coordinator

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
03.2015 - Current
  • Support SCUP's learning programs, including Planning Institutes, Coaching, webinars, and workshops
  • Co-hosted SCUP webinars and managed session logistics
  • Create and post all education programs to event pages in WordPress
  • Coordinate logistics for virtual/in-person learning offerings and manage program registration
  • Schedule and host virtual meetings; handle speaker communication and material collection
  • Maintain accurate program data in Salesforce; compile metrics and generate reports
  • Manage workflow tracking in Jira; create and organize program materials
  • Assist with speaker research and documentation of qualifications and engagement history

Student Supervisor / HR Assistant / Corporate Relations Support

01.2015 - Current
  • Onboarded and managed student assistants; handled payroll and staffing
  • Posted jobs, scheduled interviews, and coordinated hiring logistics
  • Maintained sponsor visibility on websites, created signage, and managed communications
  • Developed marketing materials and maintained sponsor records in Salesforce

Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Webinar Host

03.2015 - 12.2024
  • Maintained speaker profiles and coordinated communications
  • Developed and distributed promotional materials in coordination with the marketing team
  • Created dashboards and managed project timelines in Salesforce
  • Supported board and leadership team with scheduling and documentation
  • Updated website content using WordPress; managed post-event uploads and committee profiles

HR Recruiter / Office Manager

Latitude Consulting Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Recruited candidates for education and corporate positions
  • Managed travel, interview logistics, and event planning

Database Administrator

Association for Advancing Automation
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Generated custom reports from IMIS database and supported trade show prep
  • Posted member updates and maintained three association websites

Administrative Support – Talent Management, Finance & Presidential Development

University of Michigan, Office of University Development
06.2007 - 03.2010
  • Supported the Director of Talent Management with full-cycle interview logistics and candidate data tracking
  • Maintained confidential recruitment databases and scheduled interviews across multiple departments
  • Managed career web content, internal communications, and survey data collection for hiring analysis
  • Processed corporate card reports and supported PO/non-PO voucher workflows
  • Handled planning and materials for executive-level events, including presidential donor meetings and tailgates
  • Assisted with reporting, data entry, and logistical support for Leadership Gifts and Development teams

Executive Assistant to CEO

Hines Industries, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Provided high-level executive and personal support, including investor relations and bookkeeping

Education

Associate Degree -

Dorsey Business School
Southgate, MI
01.1996

Skills

  • Event & Speaker Coordination
  • Virtual Meeting Hosting (Zoom)
  • Program Administration & Logistics
  • CRM & Database Management (Salesforce, IMIS)
  • Survey & Feedback Analysis
  • WordPress & Website Updates
  • Internal/External Communications
  • Project Workflow Management (Jira)
  • Travel & Meeting Coordination

Websites

Timeline

Owner / Creative Entrepreneur

Strok Of Genius
01.2019 - Current

Education Coordinator

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
03.2015 - Current

Office Manager / Executive Assistant / Webinar Host

03.2015 - 12.2024

Student Supervisor / HR Assistant / Corporate Relations Support

01.2015 - Current

HR Recruiter / Office Manager

Latitude Consulting Group
01.2014 - 01.2015

Database Administrator

Association for Advancing Automation
01.2010 - 01.2014

Executive Assistant to CEO

Hines Industries, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Administrative Support – Talent Management, Finance & Presidential Development

University of Michigan, Office of University Development
06.2007 - 03.2010

Associate Degree -

Dorsey Business School

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