1. Melissa McKay
260 Yampa Ave, Parachute, CO 81635 mckay441@gmail.com 970.200.7773
Experienced Administrative Assistant
Communications Manager & Website Specialist
Skills Summary
 Impeccable customer service and communication skills.
 Organized with attention to details. Adepts well at handling pressures of multi-tasking and deadlines.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and versatile in all new areas of technology.
 Light day to day bookkeeping on QuickBooks 2015.
 Strong typing skills (65 wpm) and data entry.
 Create special business promotions, write/design print for marketing and promote and manage events.
 Diagnose and maintains back end of websites including restructuring and building new one for business.
 Self-motivated and positive attitude. Dependable employee with high standards of integrity.
 Executed the overseeing of running a successful membership based on the organization’s needs.
Education
Ashford University, August 2010.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology emphasis in Child and Adult Development. 3.8 GPA
Colorado Mesa University, currently in progress. Pursuing a Bachelor of Art in Sociology emphasis in
Criminology and Minor in Administration of Justice.
Continued Education via Career Track: Graphic and Layout Designs, Leadership, Business Writing, Essential
Skills of Public Speaking, Everyday Negotiation Skills, Social Media & Marketing, Communication Skills with
Professionalism and Diplomacy, and Management/Conflict in the workplace.
Work Experience
Battlement Mesa Partners 2016-Present
TOT Team & Housekeeping
Palisade Chamber of Commerce 2013-2016
Executive Administrative Assistant to Director of Non-Profit Organization and Communications Manager
 Ran front office and assisted the community and tourists with excellent customer service about
information pertaining to the town of Palisade.
 Assisted in the coordination of special events & fundraising endeavors. Ran day-to-day light
bookkeeping and all social media.
 Website design and maintenance on Word Press and Joomla for the Palisade Chamber of Commerce,
Palisade Peach Fest, the Town of Palisade – Tourism website, and Palisade Gran Fondo.
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2. Melissa McKay
260 Yampa Ave, Parachute, CO 81635 mckay441@gmail.com 970.200.7773
 In bound and out bound calls with scheduling and inventory/vendor data.
 Inter-office communications via weekly e-blasts, newsletters, and press releases.
 Organized and managed vendors, volunteers, and media interests for special events.
Mesa County Work Force Center/ WIA Internship Program March 2013 – August 2013
 Fruit and Wine Real Estate: Data entry and Receptionist duties. Daily documentation preparation and
filing.
 Mesa County Department of Human Services/ARCH and 211 program: Data entry/Spreadsheets,
Clientele Intakes.
 The Commons of Hilltop: Receptionist and additional administrative duties as assigned. Multi phone
operations and overseeing medical charts in verifying information was correct to the State of Colorado
requirements for organization and HIPPA.
Sweet Pink Embroidery August 2004 – 2006 & 2012-2013
Manager and Logo Designer
 Front-Office operations and bookkeeping via QuickBooks.
 Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
 Professional correspondence to customers and vendors and created projects for customized logos via
digitizing artwork.
Little Mav’s Learning Center January 2009 – July 2012
Preschool Teacher and Qualstar Program Rater
 Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning
activities and in imaginative play.
 Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
 Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social
skills.
Mind Springs (Formerly Colorado Mental Health Hospital) February 2006 – June 2008
Team Lead/Mental Health Specialist
 Assessing patient's mental condition and developing treatment plans.
 Providing crisis intervention services to patients and ensuring their safety.
 Monitoring and tracking progress of patients; mental status.
 Educating patients and family members on de-stressing and relieving tensions using Cognitive
Behavioral Thinking (CBT).
 Collecting and providing feedback on patient's progress to the experts.
 Assisted patients in following up with the treatment after discharge.
Projects: Continued Maintenance and building websites for the following business’s: Rapid Creek Cycles,
Palisade River Trips, and Anita’s Pantry & Produce.
Excellent Reference Available Upon Request