Melissa Korta, Ed.M.
Director of Special Projects at University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law- Claim this Profile
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University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Special Projects
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Aug 2023 - Present
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The Queen's Medical Center
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Physician Communication and Education Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
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University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Officer
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
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Harvard Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2019
HLS Recognition Committee, 2018 to 2019: Evaluated current programming, provided feedback, and suggested creative recommendations to further recognition among HLS staff.Financial Engagement Council, 2017 to 2019: 1 of 14 member council tasked with assessing local impact of University or Tub financial initiatives; changes in process, policy, and practice.Leadership Essentials, Spring 2018: Selection-based, Harvard University Leadership Development Program for high-performing support staff that focuses on understanding work styles and strategies, emotional intelligence, and managing your career.Cohort and Administrative Manager of Emerging Leaders, 2016 to 2018: Advisory board member of staff run development program focused on developing leadership skills through educational sessions, mentoring events, and community service. Show less
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Staff Assistant III
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
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The New England Institute of Art
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Admissions
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with students to identify skills, interests, and educational needs • Advised applicants and their families through the admissions, housing and financial aid processes • Organized and directed orientations, open houses, and other on campus events • Scored a perfect score on an anonymous student satisfaction survey • Scheduled and conducted interviews with students to identify skills, interests, and educational needs • Advised applicants and their families through the admissions, housing and financial aid processes • Organized and directed orientations, open houses, and other on campus events • Scored a perfect score on an anonymous student satisfaction survey
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Specialist
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2010
• Coordinated administrative services for over 20 affiliate hospitals • Organized meetings, travel arrangements, and reimbursements• Compiled monthly data reports and meeting minutes for network team meetings• Facilitated and prioritized the registration of patients to clinical trials, adhering to strict regulatory guidelines • Provided secondary administrative support to the senior director of clinical trials
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Blood Donor Center Coordinator
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Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
• Recruited platelet donors, achieving a significant increase in donor volume and retention• Designed a monthly bulletin board detailing significant milestones in platelet donations, upcoming events and facts and statistics about platelet donation • Collaborated with catering to implement healthier snack options for donors • Cited in performance review for excellence in relationship building and taking on leadership roles
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Education
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Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Master of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies -
Harvard University
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Manhattan College
BA, Communications, Urban Affairs