Melissa J Sparks, 40Yukon, OK

Edmond, Oklahoma

Individual & Family Services

University of Central Oklahoma 2006 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology & Human Services Moore Norman Tech Institute 2003 - 2005
CNA, MAT, Phleb Cert, Health Care

Biloxi, MS

Performing Arts

Clark Youth Theatre Feb 2015 - Oct 2018
General Manager Theatre Tulsa Feb 2015 - Oct 2018
Production Manager Theatre Tulsa Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Company Stage Manager Senior Star Management Company Jun 2011 - Feb 2015
Manager of Media and Programs Stagedoor Manor May 2007 - Aug 2010
Production Stage Manager Carnival Cruise Lines Sep 2008 - May 2010
Backstage Manager

Mississippi State University 2002 - 2007
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Broadcasting Biloxi High School

Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Theatre, Public Relations, Social Networking, Editing, Administrative Assistants, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Stage, Community Outreach, Management, Entertainment, Outlook, Program Development, Data Entry

Microsoft Office, Outlook, Powerpoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, English, Research, Windows, Process Scheduler, Teamwork, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Access, Budgets, Teaching, Inventory Management, Html, Time Management, Administration, Negotiation, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, C, Social Networking, Analysis, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Editing

Environmental Scientist at California Department of Water Resources

Sacramento, California

Environmental Services

California Department of Water Resources - Sacramento, California Area since Dec 2012
Environmental Scientist California State Senate - San Luis Obispo, California Area Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Field Representative for Senator Sam Blakeslee Association of Environmental Professionals - San Luis Obispo, California Area Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Graduate Student Representative California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, California Area Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
Lecturer/Graduate Teaching Assistant The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County - San Luis Obispo, California Area Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Restoration Project Associate Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Washington D.C. Metro Area Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Public Policy Fellow Terra Verde Environmental Consulting - San Luis Obispo, California Area Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
Research Assistant Student Life and Leadership, Student Community Services May 2010 - Jun 2011
Director Coordinator Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration - San Luis Obispo, California Area Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Summer Staff California Department of Transportation, El Dorado County - Placerville, CA Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Engineer Aide City of Sacramento - Sacramento, California Area Jun 2005 - Sep 2008
Senior Management Staff and Lifeguard, Aquatics

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 - 2012
Masters, Public Policy California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 - 2011
Bachelors, Environmental Management and Protection, Environmental Policy C.K.McClatchy High School 2003 - 2007
High School Diploma, Humanities and International Studies Program (HISP)

ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Management, Branding & Identity, Community Outreach, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Research, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, NEPA, Computer Technology, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, CEQA

Outstanding Environmental Professional of the Year
Natural Resources Management Department
Commencement Speaker
Natural Resources Management Department
Mistress of Banquet Ceremony
Natural Resources Management Department
AEP Student Scholarship
AEP Channel Counties Chapter
Xi Sigma Pi Member
Forestry Academic Honors Society
Gold Award
Girl Scouts of America
Taught sewing lessons at a teenage homeless shelter for over 6 months, providing tangible skills for homeless or abandoned teenage peers.
Silver Award
Girl Scouts of America
Made fleece hats, scarves, and mittens for donation to the homeless children's Mustard Seed School in Sacramento.
Rose Award
Girl Scouts of America
Organized a day camper for younger Girl Scouts, including nature education, outdoor exposure, and leadership/team building activities.
Volunteer of the Month
City of San Luis Obispo, Parks and Recreation Department
Community Service Transcript Notation
Student Life and Leadership, Student Community Services, Cal Poly
Completed over 500 hours of community service while attending Cal Poly (tracked through Student Community Services); official denotation on transcript.

Personal First Aid/CPR