Sophia Darling Melgares

• Recruited and organized groups of high school students to pack bags of food in support of Blessing's mission to provide weekend food for school-aged children suffering from food insecurity. I helped run bag-packing events to fill 3,600 bags of food per event. Assisted with registration, live auction, and attendee experience at the annual fundraising gala. The most rewarding part of this position is that I was able to help feed kids in my community who suffer from food insecurity, and I was able to raise awareness among my peers about childhood hunger.

Intern, Exciting Events Production Company
New Berlin, WI | May 2024 – August 2024

• Supported event production for high-profile clients including Harley-Davidson and Potawatomi Casino.
• Assisted with logistics: loading/unloading trucks, managing task and dock sheets, ensuring proper equipment placement.
• Took on leadership responsibilities by supervising warehouse staff and participating in production meetings.
• Conducted quality control on event setups, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.

Babysitter & Pet Sitter
Oconomowoc, WI | 2017 – Present

• Provided child and pet care services for families in the community.
• Maintained reliability and trust through strong relationships with families.

Waukesha, WI | May 2023 – August 2023

• Collaborated with the sales team and wedding planner on client meetings and venue tours.
• Worked cross-functionally with the banquet and front desk teams.
• Led a website content refresh by photographing and staging event spaces.
• Maintained and organized the master event binder; supported event setup and breakdown.
• Shadowed Director of Sales to gain insight into strategic sales operations.

Server & Food Service Aide, Shorehaven Senior Living Center
Oconomowoc, WI | February 2020 – August 2022

• Served meals in the Rockwell’s restaurant and provided food service in the residential tower.
• Responsibilities included taking orders, serving, dishwashing, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Built meaningful connections with residents, especially vital during pandemic-related isolation.