Melissa Soto

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Melissa Soto
305-333-9646



EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Science in Communication, Minor in International Studies, December 2015

STUDY ABROAD
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia, February – July 2014

EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer- Edge Writer for The Miami Hurricane
• Publications available upon request
• Editing and proof reading skills enhanced

Communications and Social Media Intern
Shark Research and Conservation, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149 University of Miami, January 2015-Present
• Blog posts describing what took place on each expedition and post on Twitter
• Learn Google Analytics and Insight to track growth of followers
• Intern training sessions in relation to shark tagging and science communications
• Assisting in data recording on the boat
• Tag sharks, perform nictitating membrane test and fin clip sample on most sharks

Communications and Marketing Intern
The International SeaKeepers Society, 355 Alhambra Circle #1100 Coral Gables, FL 33134- April 2015-December 2015
• Create videos for the organization using GoPro and iMovie
• Create social media posts daily relating to marine science or upcoming events sometimes by using a paid campaign
• Update social media outlets such as , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn to grow in s
• Report #MISSIONMONDAY for boats to be able to go on expeditions
• Work with computer programs such as DonorPro for data entry and Constant for s
• Produce digital photography

Social Media Intern
Florida Sea Grant Miami- Dade Sector 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149 University of Miami, July 2014-March 2015
• Post about local marine issues on and Twitter
• Educate the general public with current news with focus on marine conservation and safety

Age Group Swim Coach
Miami Swimming, 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 August 2011 to October 2013
• Instructed children ages 6-15 to perform correct stroke techniques
• Supervised groups of 30 children at once during practice
• ed issues that arose between athletes
• Informed parents of any updates on their children or the team as a whole

Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor, Summer 2013
Ransom Everglades Summer Camp, 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
• Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified
• Instructed organized swim lessons with children ages 3-15
• Engage the children in fun swimming activities for technique and pleasure

SKILLS
• Fluent in Spanish and working knowledge of French
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and WordPress
• Applied in both Apple and Windows PC

ACTIVITES & Honors
• Dean’s List
• Alpha Phi Omega
• Association of Commuter Students
• Marine Mammal Stranding Team
• University of Miami Club Swim Team