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Melissa Thomas

2B Computer Engineering,ON

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Intern

Richmond Hill Board of Trade
Richmond Hill, Ontario
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Led the end-to-end planning of the RHBOT 2025 Business Achievement Awards Gala, a high-profile event attended by over 200 community members, local businesses, and government officials.
  • Managed multi-stakeholder coordination across AV, catering, entertainment, décor, media, and social platforms—ensuring all elements aligned with event goals and a strict non-profit budget.
  • Planned and executed the full nominee-to-winner journey, including coordinating judging logistics, scheduling interviews, and producing video content to showcase the finalists.
  • Planned and executed a 2025 federal all-candidates meeting for the Richmond Hill Ridings managing logistics, communications, and event coordination under tight timelines

Summer Camp Counselor

Church on the Queensway
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Planned and executed a weeklong summer camp for over 300 children, creating detailed daily schedules, activity breakdowns, and logistical plans.
  • Managed and led a team of 80+ volunteers, assigning roles based on strengths (e.g., supervision, setup, materials), and ensured seamless daily operations by providing clear task instructions, and maintaining flexibility under pressure.
  • Utilized Microsoft 365 tools, including PowerPoint for presenting plans to stakeholders, Outlook and Teams for consistent communication and scheduling, and Excel to track progress, supplies, and budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo
04-2028

Skills

  • Software development

Projects

  • Lab A - Description of Lab
  • Lab B - Description of Lab

Affiliations

  • ECE Society - Planned and executed social events such as Halloween Night and bake sales to increase student engagement, managing logistics, timelines, and volunteer coordination
  • Church Volunteer
  • Tutoring in High School
  • Soccer

Timeline

Business Development Intern

Richmond Hill Board of Trade
01.2025 - 04.2025

Summer Camp Counselor

Church on the Queensway
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo

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