Hello, my name is Melissa Washington and I am an experienced Recruiter seeking opportunity to provide my expertise in talent acquisition and retention in Sacramento area. View my profile on http://www.linkedin.com/in/washingtonmelissa

With more than 35 years in the Banking Industry and Not-for-Profit Associations, I am now looking for a new challenge with another progressive company or association. I am a dynamic professional with extensive relationship management experience. I have a proven record of consistently reducing cost for events and trade shows by negotiations with various companies and have been responsible for marketing and advertising budgets for three companies simultaneously. To summarize, I have the ability to perform in a variety of arenas.

I am an experienced sales, marketing, and operational manager. What characterizes all my work in a 25+ year career is a hands-on approach to solving problems; the ability to roll up my sleeves and dig into new challenges; and train, motivate, and mentor direct reports. After retiring several years ago, I am looking to get back into the work force.

I am a creative, energetic and adaptable individual, with over twenty years of varied experience in sales, marketing, advertising and business development. At the same time, I have accumulated over ten years of experience working as a volunteer in arts and cultual non-profit organizations. My professional and personal goal is to combine my business expertise with my passion and devotion for the arts. My strengths are development and marketing. Are there any arts non-profit organizations in Sacramento that need someone like me?