Melissa (Milly) Lee
Communications, Fund Development, and Special Events Coordinator    Sep 2023 - Present
The Center for Youth Services/ Fashion Week of Rochester | Rochester, NY

  • Conceptualize, coordinate, and collaborate on a variety of special events including "Fashion Week of Rochester", annual golf tournaments, live and silent auctions, corporate fitness challenges, and more to generate over $1.2 million annually for The Center for Youth
  • Report to the Executive Director and provide administrative assistance for Executive and Board of Directors meetings for record keeping and audit purposes
  • Manage donations, including major gifts valuing $10,000+
  • Track and manage current and prospective donors, ensuring accurate records and relationships
  • Develop donor recognition and acknowledgment letters and conduct post-event follow-up to foster positive community relationships and receive ongoing support for The Center's programs
  • Author grant narratives and gather financial data for grants, corporate sponsorships, and reports
  • Create social media content and manage ad campaigns to enhance the community's awareness of the programs and services offered by The Center

Social Media and ECommerce Consultant    Aug 2022 - Sep 2023
Freelance | New York City, NY

  • Orchestrated end to end ECommerce operations, managing fulfillment and customer care with a keen eye for detail.
  • Took the initiative and lead comprehensive website overhaul, implementing SEO strategies that resulted in a doubling of Shopify site speeds
  • Executed successful Klaviyo campaigns, propelling sales growth, and orchestrated dynamic social media marketing through
  • Hootsuite and SEMRush, optimizing brand visibility and engagement
  • Played a pivotal role in product presentation by conceptualizing and designing innovative packaging and labels, contributing to enhanced product appeal

Executive Administrative Assistant   Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
PARTNYC | Brooklyn, NY

  • Collaborated with the creative director and co-founder to refine company branding by developing media kits, updating website visuals, and organizing existing project data in Excel and Google Sheets

Core Skills:
MailChimp, DonorView, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Canva, Shopify, Wordpress (Elementor), Squarespace, Meta Business Suite, Google & Meta Nonprofit, Asana, Hootsuite, SEMRush, Communication Skills, Fundraising, Donor Relations, Marketing Campaigns, Video Editing, Event Planning, SEO strategies

Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Bachelor of Fine Arts Illustration | May 2021 | GPA 3.5

2024 - Melissa (Milly) Lee