Melissa

Newton
1455 Ledgewood, Canton, MI 48188 734-612-6967 mnewton881@gmail.com

Education

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, focus in Community Health Education, 05/2017
Minor in Aging Studies

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Associate in Arts, 06/2014

Core Competencies

Assess needs, resources and capacity for health education/promotion
Plan health education/promotion
Implement health education/promotion
Conduct evaluation and research related to health education/promotion
Administer and manage health education/promotion
Serve as a health education/promotion resource person
Communicate, promote, and advocate for health education/promotion, and the profession

Experience

Alzheimers Association, Southfield, MI
Program Services Intern, 01/2017 04/2017
Assisted in the implementation of activities for Early Stage Social Club, and Meet Me at the BBAC
Served as a health education resource person
Updated the Information and Referral system
Assisted with the development of needs assessments and surveys
Assisted with conference planning, program promotion, and participant recruitment

HIS Conference Centers Inc., Plymouth, MI

Restaurant Server at 5ive at The Inn at St. Johns, 04/2016 Present
Provide excellent customer service to guests, display knowledge of menu

The Oaks Adult Day Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Activities Intern, 05/2016 08/2016
Assisted with games, activities, exercise, and serving lunch
Provided individual attention to participants, and guided participants through activities
Developed a resource directory of senior services in Wayne county

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Glacier Hills Senior Living Community, Ann Arbor, MI
Dining Room Hostess and Server, 09/2012 09/2015
Provided excellent customer service to residents and guests,
Developed highly empathetic relationships with residents and earned a reputation for exceeding
customer service needs
Played a role in the development of a new wait staff training program
Worked as a team member and leader, was responsible for overall dining room function

Community Engagement

Girls on the Run, Livonia, MI
Assistant Coach, 03/2014 05/2014
Served as a role model and mentor; prepared, organized, and assisted with weekly lessons and games;
encouraged and motivated all participants; attended 5K event with program participants

Hope Medical Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI
Food Service Program Volunteer, 10/2013 12/2013
Organized and set up fresh produce, distributed food to clients, assisted clients at food pantry, shopped
for weekly meals
Helped with administrative tasks

Awards/Scholarships

TRUEMU Scholarship, 2016 2017
Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services Deans List, 2013 2017
Glacier Hills Scholarship Luncheon Speaker, 2015
Glacier Hills What Outstanding Work recognition and Dining Services Star Employee, 2014
Glacier Hills Foundation Scholarship, 2013 2015