
MELISSA RUSH
Welcome to My Site

ABOUT ME
I am a passionate, driven professional pursuing a Bachelor's degree for Marketing and minor in Communications at West Virginia University. My strengths include a wide knowledge in marketing concepts, with exceptionally strong communication skills. I have experience with increasing brand recognition, management of small teams, and customer services. My creativity and self-motivation leads me to constantly expand my horizons, helping to give me a diverse set of skills and experiences. I value my work ethic and strive for success in everything I put my mind to.
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EDUCATION

West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administation
August 2015 to May 2019
Major: Marketing
Minor: Communication
Cumulative GPA: 3.78
President's List, 1 semester
Dean's List, 5 semesters
WORK EXPERIENCE

Marketing Intern
Heier Weisbrot & Bernstein, LLC
May 2017 to August 2018
Prepared tax returns for existing and new clients.
Entered client data into QuickBooks, reconciled bank statements, and provided staff accountants with a completed trial balance.
Designed brochure to use during calls to gain new business relationships.
Solicited new prospects through telephone and personal site visits.
Created detailed list of prospects on Excel and sent out a Mail Merge using Google Docs.

Marketing & Management Intern
Rita's Italian Ice
May 2017 to August 2017
Developed strategies and promotions to improve sales.
Created and maintained social media accounts to drive customer loyalty and new business.
Managed day-to-day activities at Italian ice stands for sporting events, concerts, and conventions.
Interacted with customers to provide an exceptional level of service.
Completed detailed reports on sales, inventory, and money management.

Server & Hostess
Ruby Tuesday
May 2016 to January 2017
Awarded top seller of add-ons and up-sells.
Performed multiple tasks at once, under fast-paced and high-pressure circumstances.
Ensured customer satisfaction with a positive and friendly presence.
Maintained accuracy on all orders through thorough organizational skills.
Received payment and worked with Point of Sale (POS) Terminals.

Bartender & Cashier
High Street Canteen
September 2016 to January 2017
Interacted with customers to provide an exceptional level of service.
Served food, wine, and draft beer.
Checked customers’ identification and confirmed it met legal drinking age.
Restocked and replenished inventory and supplies.
Received payment through cash and credit cards terminal.
Balanced sales and receipts according to company procedure.
AFFILIATIONS

The American Marketing Association

Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

SKILLS


"There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original"