Melissa Lozano
Emeryville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Goldman Sachs, excelling in project management and effective communication. Adept at maintaining executive schedules and fostering relationships, I thrive in high-pressure environments. My attention to detail and critical thinking skills have consistently driven successful outcomes, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Oakland
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in a special education classroom
- Ensured children met the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Performed a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management
Administrative Assistant
Goldman Sachs /Advantage xPO
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed 6 C-level executive calendars, scheduled meetings, engagements, conferences, and business trips
- Processed expense reports for 6 advisors and Managing Director in a complex team environment
- Maintained sensitive executive communications with the utmost confidentiality while working under pressure
- Onsite
Family Assistant
Care.com
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2015 - 04.2022
- Childcare, family’s laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal prep, cooking for family, pet care
- Self employed
Flockjay
Tech Sales Bootcamp
San Francisco
07.2021 - 09.2021
- 300+ hours of lead qualification, outbound prospecting, customer research, and industry mapping, crafted persuasive email cadences, objection handling, discovery calls, and BANT: culminated in a Capstone project
- Technologies used: Salesforce, SalesLoft, Zoom, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slack, Loom, Excel, G-Suite, Microsoft Word
Teacher
Urban Montessori Charter School
Oakland
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Created 25+ online learning plans, onboarding instructions, and ongoing communication to successfully transition 60 students to remote learning environments within 1 week time-frame
- Collaborated with 6+ team teachers and support staff to ensure robust learning experience for students, resulting in higher participation and increased literacy by semester
- Built relationships with local art stores by building rapport and pitching program ideas for remote learning, resulting in annual donations of 60+ art kits for students
Assistant Teacher/ After care teacher
Beth El Nursery School
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Utilized expert-level knowledge and training to creatively prepare ten learning spaces per week resulting in kids exceeding developmental milestones around language, gross motor skills and literacy
- Developed relationships and trust with 20 families by providing recommendations and support throughout the preschool experience
- Designed play based curriculum and a focused discovery process leading to independence
- Ages 2-5
Education
Master of Fine Art - Graduate Writing
California College of the Arts
12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mills College
05.2011
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Para Educator
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
10.2024 - 03.2025
Administrative Assistant
Goldman Sachs /Advantage xPO
05.2022 - 03.2023
Flockjay
Tech Sales Bootcamp
07.2021 - 09.2021
Teacher
Urban Montessori Charter School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Family Assistant
Care.com
01.2015 - 04.2022
Assistant Teacher/ After care teacher
Beth El Nursery School
09.2011 - 08.2016
Master of Fine Art - Graduate Writing
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - English
Mills College
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