Melissa J Denning

Melissa J. Denning WORK EXPERIENCE Georgia State University Atlanta, GA (August 2015 – June 2018) The Urban Child Study Center, Graduate Research Assistant & Team Lead • Trained and organized the team to accomplish established goals • Administered norm-referenced tests to children (2-10 years old) to measure expressive and receptive language skills, pre-literacy capabilities, and math abilities • Analyzed data for research purposes Northwestern Mutual Atlanta, GA (September 2014-May 2015) Associate Financial Representative • Business practice manager for all business administrative duties • Filed and maintained records • Organized agent and client scheduling • Interfaced with clients for insurance filing The Office of Dr. A. Gerry Hodges, MD Birmingham, AL (August 2013-May 2014) Medical Administrative Assistant • Filed and posted insurance claims with all major health insurance companies • Organized patient scheduling • Executed self-initiated tasks for more efficient office organization and file management Samford University’s Office of Advancement Birmingham, AL (January 2011-May 2014) Student Administrative Assistant • Interfaced with students and employees for Auxiliary meeting preparation and Advancement marketing initiatives • Answered and directed phone calls from students and staff to appropriate university parties • Organized and restocked office supplies EDUCATION Samford University Birmingham, AL Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies GPA: 3.5 Minor: Spanish Honors: Cum Laude May 2014 COMMUNITY SERVICE • • • • • Cobblestone Creek Community Social Committee Chairwoman (2017-Present) Samford University Young Alumni Board Vice President and Board Member (May 2017June 2018) Operation Christmas Child Volunteer (Birmingham, AL; November 2014 – Present) ESL Teaching Volunteer, Cross Cultural Ministries (Buford, GA; January 2015 - June 2017) Fundraising & Hospital Volunteer, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (Birmingham, AL; August 2009 - May 2014)