Kelly Masters-Melton
Business Manager
SharpTop Company
Experience
Sponsorship Coordinator and Financial Consultant; Board Member at Lynchstock Music Festival
March 2015 - Present (10 months)
• Approaching and Securing donors to organization
March 2015 - Present (10 months)
• Approaching and Securing donors to organization
• Manage financial health of organization
• Managing sponsor logistics at events
Business Manager at SharpTop Company
2015 - Present (less than a year)
• Develop, secure, and maintain client relationships
2015 - Present (less than a year)
• Develop, secure, and maintain client relationships
• Manage business's financial status and growth
• Assist engineers and customers in identifying project requirements
• Manage communications and scheduling
• Professional business proposal and grant writing
• Create master and project contracts establishing terms of service and product outcomes
Logistics and Marketing Consultant at INE LLC
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
• Extensive communication with clients to secure and maintain business relationships
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
• Extensive communication with clients to secure and maintain business relationships
• Approaching and obtaining clients in need of networking services • Assist clients in obtaining finances for regular operations and special events
• Creation and editing of client websites
• professional business proposal writing identifying the needs of the clients
• Develop legally binding business contracts establishing terms of service
Key Holder/ Assistant Manager at The Vitamin Shoppe
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
• Determined focus of sales efforts by monitoring sales activities and customer service satisfaction
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
• Determined focus of sales efforts by monitoring sales activities and customer service satisfaction
• Supervised and directed staff on effectively identifying and meeting customers’ requirements and needs
• Prepared financial and comprehensive business reports for district office review
• Ensured accurate logistical receiving of orders from suppliers
• Supervised and completed banking transactions
• Enforced safety, health, and security regulations
Sales Associate at The Vitamin Shoppe
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
• Recommended and explained merchandise based on customer needs and desires
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
• Recommended and explained merchandise based on customer needs and desires
• Maintained and applied knowledge of corporate sales, promotions, security policies and OSHA regulations
• Prepared inventory transfers from other store locations and place special orders
• Identified and addressed security risks and compromises
Waitress at Ledo Pizza
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
• Welcomed and served patrons while providing quality customer service
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
• Welcomed and served patrons while providing quality customer service
• Prepared for the next shift and large parties by setting up food stations and dining areas
• Stocked service areas with supplies
• Assisted host by answering phones to take reservations and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
Student Assistant at Liberty University
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
• Supported administrative and logistical needs through accurate bookkeeping and management of supply and records databases
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
• Supported administrative and logistical needs through accurate bookkeeping and management of supply and records databases
• Prepared and analyzed written communication, financial statements and routine inquiries utilizing Microsoft Office and other presentation software
• Scheduled appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars
• Greeted visitors and special guests, determined nature and purpose of visit, and escorted them to specific destinations
Training Ship Golden Bear- Engineering Student Assistant at California Maritime Academy
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
• Ensured compliance with US Coast Guard and OSHA regulations
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
• Ensured compliance with US Coast Guard and OSHA regulations
• Provided engineers with assistance in maintaining, repairing or adjusting the ship's engineering systems and equipment
• Maintained and recorded plant systems data in engineering logs
• Fabricated engine replacement parts utilizing metalworking machinery
• Prepared system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics
Museum Attendent at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Education
Liberty University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business Management and Leadership, 2010 - 2014
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations: Strategic Intelligence Studies, 2008 - 2010
California Maritime Academy
Marine Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, 2006 - 2007
Liberty University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business Management and Leadership, 2010 - 2014
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations: Strategic Intelligence Studies, 2008 - 2010
California Maritime Academy
Marine Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, 2006 - 2007
Volunteer Experience
Sponsorship and Logistics Manager at Lynchstock Music Festival LLC
January 2015 - May 2015 (5 months)
- Assist in obtaining sponsors and financing for the festival - Assist in managing logistics for the festival
Sponsorship and Logistics Manager at Lynchstock Music Festival LLC
January 2015 - May 2015 (5 months)
- Assist in obtaining sponsors and financing for the festival - Assist in managing logistics for the festival
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
Dutch (Elementary proficiency)
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
Dutch (Elementary proficiency)