Melody McTier Thomason
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Credentials
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Certified Eden Associate
The Eden AlternativeMar, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Dance Informa
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Journalist
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Nov 2021 - Present
Compose daily news articles for Dance Informa Australia, Dance Informa USA, and Dance Informa UK based on Press Releases, Email Correspondence, etc. Schedule & Publish articles on respective Wordpress sites. Utilize SEO functions to optimize traffic. Monitor company contact email. Contribute freelance articles as needed (Interviews, Reviews, Etc.) Assist Managing Editor with Advertising Campaigns and annual Competition/Convention Guide. Compose daily news articles for Dance Informa Australia, Dance Informa USA, and Dance Informa UK based on Press Releases, Email Correspondence, etc. Schedule & Publish articles on respective Wordpress sites. Utilize SEO functions to optimize traffic. Monitor company contact email. Contribute freelance articles as needed (Interviews, Reviews, Etc.) Assist Managing Editor with Advertising Campaigns and annual Competition/Convention Guide.
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DVD Slideshow Creator
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May 2011 - Present
Create DVD picture slideshows for weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special family occasions. Weave together pictures, favorite music, quotes, and treasured memories to preserve family history. Create DVD picture slideshows for weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special family occasions. Weave together pictures, favorite music, quotes, and treasured memories to preserve family history.
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Assistant Administrator
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May 2019 - Sep 2021
Provide right-hand support to Community Administrator for day-to-day functions of the Terrace. Duties include, scheduling, training and supervision of the front desk staff, facilitating effective communication with staff and residents, responding to resident concerns and complaints, assist in addressing lease violations as needed, and other tasks as directed by Community Administrator.
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Life Enrichment Director
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2021
Plan, develop, and implement variety of programs that enhance the lives and personal growth of residents. Provide Social Services to residents. Compose, edit, and generate monthly newsletter, for in-house and email distribution. Foster relationships with state and local businesses that possess resources which are beneficial to GCT. Manage website and Facebook pages. Coordinate monthly Courtesy Staff schedule. Create marketing materials such as brochures, year in review books, and calendars.
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Director of PR & Marketing
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Managed, maintained and updated Decatur Christian Towers & Gwinnett Christian Terrace websites and social media sites. Created and updated advertising brochures and other collaterals for Decatur Christian Towers & Gwinnett Christian Terrace. Identified, developed and fostered relationships with state and local businesses and organizations that possess resources which are beneficial to DCT & GCT.
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Resident Relations | Marketing Projects | Events (Part-time)
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
Completed quality of life interviews with over 100 residents. Helped create new websites. Uploaded and catalogued hundreds of photos. Purged books and organized the resident library. Helped create two “year in review” photo books on Shutterfly. Took inventory of storage closets and assisted in cleaning closets out. Assisted with special events: setting up, cleaning up, greeting guests, serving food.
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Nanny
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May 2012 - May 2014
Cared for 11 year old daughter including snack and meal preparation, homework assistance, transportation to extra-curricular activities and doctor appointments, plus other developmentally appropriate activities. Cared for 11 year old daughter including snack and meal preparation, homework assistance, transportation to extra-curricular activities and doctor appointments, plus other developmentally appropriate activities.
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Athens Pregnancy Center
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Advocate (Intern)
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Served as client advocate and met one-on-one with clients. Performed pregnancy tests. Witnessed Ultrasounds. Filled in as receptionist as needed. Helped clients in APC baby boutique. Assisted with assembling new client intake folders and packets. Created a tri-board for the APC student organization at UGA. Completed research project to help staff and volunteers improve intergenerational communication with millennials. Served as client advocate and met one-on-one with clients. Performed pregnancy tests. Witnessed Ultrasounds. Filled in as receptionist as needed. Helped clients in APC baby boutique. Assisted with assembling new client intake folders and packets. Created a tri-board for the APC student organization at UGA. Completed research project to help staff and volunteers improve intergenerational communication with millennials.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
The University of Georgia
BSFCS, Human Development and Family Science -
2010 - 2011
Georgia Gwinnett College
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