Mellina Lathe
Montrose,CA
Summary
Versatile Administrative Assistant with experience across multiple industries and proficiency in a range of office technologies, seeking to apply my diverse skills to make an immediate impact on any team. I offer exceptional organizational skills, strong communication and technical acumen, a passion for learning, and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Support Services for Robert Lathe
Montrose, CA
10.2018 - 01.2026
- Provided personal care assistance with daily living activities.
- Ordered, prepared and administered prescribed medication; managed medication schedules; gave insulin injections as needed.
- Facilitated mobility and transportation for appointments and errands.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces; performed all housekeeping tasks and meal prep
- Daily readings of BP/O2/weight/blood sugar; monitored health conditions reporting changes to healthcare provider.
- Administered wound care, circulatory massage; applied creams and ointments for overall skin health
Freelance Media Mktg/Admin Asst
Tuscany Spa Skin and Body Clinic
Montrose, CA
03.2007 - 03.2020
- Managed digital marketing campaigns across social media platforms and email channels.
- Managed various logistics, errands and other essential duties.
- Provided new staff orientation
- Answered phones and set appointments for staff and clients
Marketing Director
Tuscany Spa Skin & Body Clinic
Montrose, California
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Organized ad campaigns, including social media, print materials, press releases, and website content to enhance advertising and promotional outreach.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create targeted promotional materials.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and client engagement.
- Coordinated events and workshops to promote wellness services and attract new clients.
- Oversaw budgeting for all marketing activities, ensuring expenditures were within allocated limits.
- Managed relationships with advertising agencies and vendors.
- Cultivated business partnerships with local businesses to promote clinic services effectively.
Data Entry, Front Office, Clerical, Admin Support
Various
Los Angeles
07.1992 - 12.2005
- Worked 1-2 years within various industries: real estate, manufacturing, media/entertainment, and construction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and requests from clients, customers in person or via telephone, email.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Managed incoming calls using multi-line phone system.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations for review.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for easy access to documents.
Retail Sales Associate
Various
Los Angeles, California
11.1990 - 06.1992
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Processed customer transactions with a warm and professional demeanor, accurately using point-of-sale systems for efficient checkouts.
- Implemented and maintained promotional and merchandise displays to enhance product visibility and attract customer interest.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Citrus Community College
Glendora, CA05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA05-1992
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, CA09-1991
Skills
- Office administration; clerical; data entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Windows 11
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Typing speed: 62 WPM 98% Accuracy
- Cashier, payroll, budget management
- Digital marketing
- Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Event coordination with community outreach
- Client relationship management
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail, resourceful
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- District and Local School Volunteer Recognition from LAUSD & Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
- Currently Serving on: LAUSD Bond Oversight Committee Oct 2025 -Present
Served on: LAUSD Parent Advisory Committee 9/2020-6/2022
Currently Serving on: Vinedale College Preparatory Academy SSC 9/2014 - Present and LSLC 9/2020-Present
-Attend meetings to discuss agenda items, provide feedback, review comments and vote on proposed projects as needed
-As SSC Chair, led meetings and discussions to vote on various action items, contributed to Title 1 Budget discussions and strategy through collaboration with other members, developed family and student engagement policies, to better student academic achievement.
-As LSLC member, contribute to school calendar development, community and family engagement strategies, as well as planning and implementation of a variety of school events and activities, discussed ways to promote parent involvement to benefit student education and emotional enrichment. - Volunteer Parent: Vinedale College Preparatory Academy August 2012 - Present
-Assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of school events and activities.
-Provide support to teachers in classrooms, libraries, computer labs, chaperone field trips, and support in other areas as needed.
-Assist in the development of strategies and policies to enhance and promote parent involvement and engagement.
Accomplishments
- 18+ years Child Development exp. with emphasis on Sp. Ed. - Parent of 4; 1 with Down Syndrome; 2 with AudHd
- 20+ years of Family Management and caregiving support - Elderly Caregiver with 8 years experience
- 14+ years Community Support - parent and education advocate with outreach & collaboration
- LAUSD Parent Advisory Committee 2020-21; 2022-23; 2023-24
- LAUSD Bond Oversight Committee October 2025 - Current
- Vinedale CPA School Site Council 2014-Present
- Vinedale CPA Local School Leadership Council 2020-Present
- Vinedale School Parent Representative 2015-2024
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Support Services for Robert Lathe
10.2018 - 01.2026
Freelance Media Mktg/Admin Asst
Tuscany Spa Skin and Body Clinic
03.2007 - 03.2020
Marketing Director
Tuscany Spa Skin & Body Clinic
01.2005 - 08.2006
Data Entry, Front Office, Clerical, Admin Support
Various
07.1992 - 12.2005
Retail Sales Associate
Various
11.1990 - 06.1992
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Citrus Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School