Summary
Work History
Overview
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Melody  Wagner

Melody Wagner

Culture And Creative Manager
Belize District,SC

Summary

I am a 27-year-old researcher and communication specialist with several years of experience in logistics, reporting, community outreach and intercultural exchange. I am a creative communicator with a passion for performing arts and culture, I have over 5 years of experience working in various capacities to support creative industry. My vision is to foster sustainable development through arts and promote cultural retention.

Work History

ESL Teacher

Win Win
Taipei, 台北市
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
  • Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.

Culture Manager/ Curator

Self
Taipei, 台北市
03.2021 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with leaders across business to communicate strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Created and drove culture-promoting activities throughout business.
  • Worked with internal partners to design and execute strategic communications and programs to increase overall employee alignment and engagement.
  • Created, planned and maintained communication policies and procedures.
  • Drove projects from conception to completion.
  • Assisted with researching grants and grant writing tasks.
  • Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

Student Artist in Residence

Tjimur Arts Festival
Pintung, Taiwan
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Assistant Project Manager Intern

Thinkers Studio
Taipei, 台北市
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
  • Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
  • Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
  • Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
  • Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution of projects.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.

Cultural Events Coordinator

Rotaract
Belize, Belize
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
  • Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
  • Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
  • Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.

News Reporter

Krem News Center
Belize, Belize
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
  • Planned news schedule to include adequate coverage across current events, politics, lifestyle and sports segments.
  • Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
  • Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
  • Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

University of International Cooperation
Costa Rica
09.2021 - Current

Master of Arts - International Culture And Creative Industries

Taipei National University of The Arts
Taiwan
08.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Minor in Development Studies And History

University of Belize
Belize
08.2014 - 06.2017

Associate of Arts - History And Literature

St John's College Jr College
Belize
08.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Pallotti High School
Belize
08.2009 - 06.2011

Skills

    Studied Abroad in Canada

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development and curation of the Futurist Wave Exhibition at the Pingtung Museum of Fine Arts.

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • Project Management Institute

Timeline

Master of Science - Project Management

University of International Cooperation
09.2021 - Current

ESL Teacher

Win Win
07.2021 - Current

Culture Manager/ Curator

Self
03.2021 - Current

Assistant Project Manager Intern

Thinkers Studio
07.2020 - 03.2021

Student Artist in Residence

Tjimur Arts Festival
06.2020 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - International Culture And Creative Industries

Taipei National University of The Arts
08.2019 - 06.2021

Cultural Events Coordinator

Rotaract
06.2018 - 08.2019

News Reporter

Krem News Center
06.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Minor in Development Studies And History

University of Belize
08.2014 - 06.2017

Associate of Arts - History And Literature

St John's College Jr College
08.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Pallotti High School
08.2009 - 06.2011
Melody WagnerCulture And Creative Manager