Melissa Sheldon CAP

ADDRESS: 203 A Wilshire

Goldsboro, NC 27530

PHONE: (919)-648-9131

EMAIL: sheldon.melissa@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

     Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                               May 2008

     Campbell University                                                                                             Buies Creek, NC

 Major: Mass Communication              Minor: Business Administration

    Master of Arts                                                                                            Expected December 2013

     East Carolina University                                                                                           Greenville, NC

            Major: English, concentration in Technical and Professional Communication

COMPUTER SKILLS

·    Knowledgeable in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.

·    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

·    Experience with various social media platforms.

WORK EXPERIENCE

     WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY                                                              July 2008-Present

     Public Relations Coordinator (August 2012-Present)                                             Goldsboro, NC

• Develop a marketing plan for the library.
• Write and design the library newsletter.
• Publicize all library programs and news.
• Update and monitor social media accounts.
• Maintain library website.
• Attend community events to promote the library.

     Library Assistant (July 2008-July 2012)

·   Coordinate programs for the public.

·   Assist patrons in the use of the library—research, computer help, locating materials.

     CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY YEARBOOK: THE PINE BURR                      August 2006-April 2008

     Assistant Editor/Editor                                                                                          Buies Creek, NC

·    Responsible for copywriting, graphic design, and photography.

·    Finalized entire book and successfully met all publication deadlines.

·    Managed a staff of 12 members.

·   Extensively used Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

     BUTTERBALL, LLC                                                                                                Summer 2007

     Marketing Intern                                                                                                    Mount Olive, NC

·   Edited and fact-checked marketing department publications.

·   Responsible for compiling historic documentation of company projects.

·   Learned how to develop/manage a departmental budget.

     THE COUNTRY SKILLET                                                                         May 2005- January 2007

     Waitress/Cashier                                                                                                       Goldsboro, NC

·   Performed duties associated with serving restaurant customers.

·   Developed strong communication skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

·         Serve as the activities coordinator for a local Word of Life Club for teenagers.