Melissa Whitford

Majoring in Marketing, Minoring in Communication
Saginaw Valley State University, Class of 2017
From Ashley, MI

Education

Saginaw Valley State University
Fulton High School

Melissa in the News

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU Deans' List for winter 2017 semester

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was one of more than 1,900 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic achievement earned them a spot on the winter 201...

June, 22 2017 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU Dean's List for fall 2016 semester

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was one of 2,047 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic achievement earned them a spot on the fall 2016 semester D...

February, 22 2017 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, selected to 2016 SVSU Homecoming Court

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was elected as a member of SVSU's 2016 Homecoming Court. Whitford, a marketing major, was honored along with nine other students on the court. SVSU students cast their ...

October, 10 2016 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU Dean's List

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was one of more than 2,100 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose academic dedication earned them a place on the Deans' List for the winter 2016 semester. ...

June, 16 2016 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU's Deans' List

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was named to Saginaw Valley State University's Deans' List for the fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours...

February, 01 2016 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU's Deans' List

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was one of 2,078 students from Saginaw Valley State University named to the Deans' List for the winter 2015 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student mus...

July, 22 2015 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU Deans' List

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, was one of 2,041 students from Saginaw Valley State University named to the Deans' List for the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student must ...

March, 20 2015 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

SVSU student Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to Deans' List

Melissa Whitford from Ashley was one of 2,011 students from Saginaw Valley State University named to the Deans' List for the winter 2014 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student mus...

August, 12 2014 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, of Ashley, named to SVSU's Fall 2013 President's List

Melissa Whitford of Ashley, Mich. was one of 445 students from Saginaw Valley State University named to the President's List for the fall 2013 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a ...

March, 14 2014 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford, Ashley native, among SVSU students volunteering over spring break

This spring, 48 Saginaw Valley State University students will spend their spring break volunteering for organizations helping others. Melissa Whitford, a marketing major from Ashley, will particip...

February, 27 2014 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Melissa Whitford Accepted to SVSU

Melissa Whitford, a resident of Ashley, Mich., and graduate of Fulton High School, has been accepted to Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive universit...

October, 05 2012 - Verified by Saginaw Valley State University

Activities

Delta Sigma Pi

• Update and manage the fraternity’s website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), and display board • Collaborate with SVSU Career Services to host professional events and create promotional materials • Responsible for capturing important moments via photographs to provide a historical representation of the chapter

Winter 2014 - Fall 2015 - Saginaw Valley State University

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Forever Red

• Works to encourage networking with alumni, support student philanthropy and work to enhance and create SVSU traditions • Support the “Cardinal Forever” and “Forever Red” scholarships and host programs with alumni for members to participate in • Serve on the Social Media Committee

Fall 2014 - Fall 2015 - Saginaw Valley State University

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Student Association

• Assisted in the fundraising of $32,294 donated toward the Cory Rivard Jr. Promise Foundation during the 2014 Battle of the Valleys week • Serve on the Public Information and Campus Events committees

Fall 2014 - Winter 2014 - Saginaw Valley State University

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Alternative Breaks

• Worked with 4Paws for Ability in Xenia, Ohio • Assisted in the socializing, care, and treatment of various service dogs in training

Winter 2013 - Saginaw Valley State University

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Cardinal Business Edge

• Selected as one of 12 freshman business students for this program of distinction • Completed strength finder assessment and specialized negotiations training • Interviewed and created a formal report on exemplary leaders, Al and Beth Thieme of Amigo International

Fall 2013 - Winter 2014 - Saginaw Valley State University

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His House Christian Fellowship

Fall 2013 - Fall 2015 - Saginaw Valley State University

Added by Melissa

Work Experience

Marketing Intern at Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG)

September 2015 - Present

Supervisor at Aramark

• Supervise daily operation of $4 million/year residential operation • Delegate successful serving of 2,500-2,700 guests per day • Oversee 10-15 student employees and 15-20 full-time union employees during one shift • Manage and organize student work schedule, organize employee time with customer demand • Assist in the training and orientation of new employees, ensure high quality services • Effectively communicate and resolve violations of employee policy and procedure guidelines

January 2015 - September 2015

Business Peer Advisor at College of Business and Management, Faculty Secretary's Office

• Advise new and returning students in College of Business and Management on class sequencing and selection • Responsible for assisting the Special Assistant to the Dean with programs and events • Regularly engage in the use of business software programs including the use of Datatel Colleague • Represent and promote the College of Business and Management to incoming students

January 2015 - Present

Server at Dining Services

August 2013 - December 2014

Badges Awarded