Sebastian Melancon
Lakewood,CO
Summary
A dedicated individual with a diverse background across various roles and industries, showcasing a strong commitment to serving others and making a positive impact. Demonstrated leadership abilities in advocating for children's welfare as a project manager at Denver CASA, while fostering inclusive communities and empowering individuals as a team lead and writing coach in CU Boulder PLC. Excelled in academic settings as a tutor at CU Boulder, guiding students to achieve their academic goals across STEM and Humanity Disciplines. Combined operational proficiency with compassion in roles such as a camp counselor, caregiver for hospice and dementia patients, and assistant manager at Taco Bell. Leveraged analytical skills to support juvenile minorities with identity and mental health concerns as a data analyst at Jeffco CTC. Managed a small team effectively as the Managing Editor of Hindsight, consistently delivering high-quality content ahead of schedule. Through these diverse experiences, demonstrated a strong dedication to excellence, collaboration, and positively impacting individuals and communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Relations Team Lead
President Leadership Class (CU Boulder)
Boulder, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve community service levels.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Aided as a community team lead in event planning, fostering community cohesion, and facilitating constructive dialogues with staff members and stakeholders, including alumni and senior leadership.
Managing Editor
Hindsight Creative Nonfiction Journal
Boulder, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
- Managed a team of editors in order to meet deadlines and goals.
- Provided feedback on articles to ensure quality standards are met.
- Proactively engaged with stakeholders through targeted meetings and participation in industry conferences.
English Writing Tutor
President Leadership Class (CU Boulder)
Boulder, Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in English writing courses, including college composition and creative writing.
- Created lesson plans for each tutoring session based on student's specific needs and interests.
- Developed and presented engaging educational content to diverse audiences.
Dementia Caregiver Specialist
HomeWell Senior Care
Boulder, Colorado
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Project Manager
Denver CASA
DENVER, Colorado
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Reviewed and edited technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
- Developed content based on customer feedback.
- Created illustrations and diagrams to supplement written material.
Assistant General Manager
Taco Bell
Lakewood, CO
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for employees to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Senior Data Analyst
Jeffco CTC
Lakewood, Colorado
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted A and B testing experiments to optimize website features and user experience.
- Provided data-driven recommendations for marketing campaigns and product development initiatives.
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise data systems architecture solutions.
Camp Counselor
City Of Lakeway
Lakewood, CO
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
Education
International Baccalaureate Program Diploma -
Lakewood High School
05.2022
General Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Physics, English Literature
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Adapt with Windows 9 and Windows 10
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Google Docs and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
- Time Management/Organization
- Python and Matlab
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Leadership and Role Malleability
- Technical and Communicative Writing
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
Awards
- International Baccalaureate Diploma - awarded the year of 2022-2023
- Envision Young Leadership Committee - awarded the year of 2013
- Lakewood High School Diploma with High Honors - awarded the year of 2022
- Flanagan Scholarship - awarded the year of 2022-2023 at the University of Boulder, Colorado
- Renwick Scholarship - awarded the year of 2022-2023 at the University of Boulder, Colorado
- President Leadership Class (Fredrick Douglas Scholarship) - awarded the year of 2022-2023 at the University of Boulder, Colorado
- Black Belt in Taekwondo (8 Years) - awarded in the year of 2020
- Third Place Graduate Writing Award - Program for Writing and Rhetoric (won as a freshman; awarded in the year of 2023)
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
Community Relations Team Lead
President Leadership Class (CU Boulder)
05.2024 - Current
Managing Editor
Hindsight Creative Nonfiction Journal
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Denver CASA
01.2024 - 05.2024
English Writing Tutor
President Leadership Class (CU Boulder)
08.2023 - 05.2024
Dementia Caregiver Specialist
HomeWell Senior Care
06.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant General Manager
Taco Bell
07.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Data Analyst
Jeffco CTC
01.2021 - 12.2022
Camp Counselor
City Of Lakeway
06.2018 - 08.2021
International Baccalaureate Program Diploma -
Lakewood High School
General Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physics, English Literature
University of Colorado Boulder
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