Melinda Hug

Proactively conducted research and investigated new ideas to create innovative sourcing strategies. Partnered with recruiters & large corporations to generate ideas, leverage resources and share info that facilitates an effective search process. Built the main clients and partner companies for the Spouse Career Centre. Identified openings and introduced our clients to potentially interested future employers. Rewrote our clients CV's tailored to Swiss Standards.

Ensured that the product line was featured in the best possible retail selling space, by displaying merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales. Greeted customers and responded to general customer inquiries and referred to them to applicable departments sales assistants for appropriate service.

Worked with a database provided by the University of Maine P.R. for our events; made flyers and other publications for the school newspaper Coordinator for the Winter Special Olympics on our campus Developed policies and procedures Prepared and coordinated meetings Helped raised $6,000 in a 3 day period for the Children's Miracle Network

Wrote a newsletter article regarding a new employee Answered questions along with other administrative duties Attended a community affairs meeting for the City of Lakewood Helped with a Public Relations Golf Tournament Event Volunteered at Blood drives

Conducted workshops at the University of Maine classrooms and in the dorms, regarding typical University issues, eg. sex, peer pressure, drugs, aids, alcohol, abuse, rape, etc. Committee member for the Rape Awareness organization on campus.

Started the Kiosk (IT) in the store with assistance from the Disney Headquarters in Burbank Displayed merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales Stocked shelves, racks, bins, cases and tables with new or transferred merchandise. Took inventory or examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished Answered customers questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection Received Cast member of the Quarter

Served as an Exhibit Interpreter for Discovery Touch Labs, the ray pool, and the sea otter exhibit Took a 2 month preparation course to do research and learn more about the animals Told the guests about the animals, their habits and about their habitats, their role in the ecosystem and about the importance of conservation Gave formal presentations at the major exhibits.

Scheduled & prioritised workloads; monitored performance and provided feedback to the manager Trained new employees Ran the nine movie projectors Received employee of the month

I developed a broad understanding of how humans communicate, how technologies extend and alter our communication abilities and practices, and how our basic ability to communicate allows us to weave a powerful web between and within individuals, cultures and organizations. I also learned how to write press releases, long-form articles, and technical documents. I also strengthened my writing and communication skills.