Melissa Chott 154 S Old Orchard St. Louis, MO, 63119 314-662-2452 missychott@yahoo.com http://missychottdigitalportfolio.weebly.com/ Summary of Skills
Microsoft Office, Quark, PowerPoint, Publisher, Illustrator
Energetic and organized
Excellent written and oral communication
Computer proficient
Attention to detail
Critical thinker
Education and Coursework Benedictine University at Springfield, 2013
Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts
Awarded volleyball scholarship
Presented Gender Roles Ads vs. Reality at the 2013 ACCA Symposium
Coursework
Intro to Communications
Public Relations Writing
Editing for Publications
Mass Media Law and Ethics
Layout Design for Publications
Images of Men and Women in Advertising
Newswriting and Reporting
Sports Journalism
Webster Groves High School, 2009
Statesmen award
Spirit award
Experience Resident Assistant– Benedictine University at Springfield– Springfield, IL January 2012– May 2013
Planned events for residents and helped residents with any issues or concerns
Used layout and design skills to create flyers to help advertise these events
Attended weekly meetings
Conducted weekly security rounds through all campus housing
Scholarship Fundraiser- Benedictine University at Springfield– Springfield, IL February 2011-February 2011
Contacted Benedictine alumni to raise funds for student scholarships on the Springfield campus
Wrote personal letters to alumni who have made generous donations in the past
Referred CYC Volleyball– Annunciation Parish– Webster Groves, MO
Certified referee for 3rd-8th grade volleyball
Pre/Post game preparation of gym, net and equipment
Fire and Water Restoration Company– Just Clean– St. Louis, MO July 2005– August 2005
Cleaned and packed out fire and water damaged items
Made a list of inventory on those items
Served food/ Cashier– Hickory River– Springfield, IL March 2012– May 2012
Served food and operated the cash register
Checked on people dining and cleaned tables
Extra–curricular Activities
Volleyball
Art Club
China Ben Club
References
Mo Cato-Former housing manager at Benedictine University at Springfield
George Judd-Police officer at Benedictine University at Springfield
Broderick Pritchett– Head volleyball coach at Benedictine University at Springfield