Melissa DeArce, MBA

Melissa D. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Starting in 2004, they worked as an Account Representative at Fast Lane Promotions until 2007. From 2007 to 2010, Melissa worked as an Equity Trade Processor for Domestic Trades at Pershing, a BNY Mellon company. Melissa then served as a Corporate Actions, International Dividends & Bonds Processor at Pershing from 2010 to 2012. From 2012 to 2013, Melissa worked as a Customer Advisor at Pershing, representing the Global Client Services department. Melissa then served as a Global Account Manager at Pershing from 2013 to 2015, where they received the Bank of New York Mellon Leadership Award for implementing a complex new client. Melissa then worked as a Lead Liaison, Business Technology at Pershing from 2015 to 2017, where they were a subject matter expert for Pershing's proprietary order and trade management Rules Engine. In 2017, Melissa joined ADP as an Implementation Consultant, where they engaged with HR practitioners and business sponsors to provide customized human capital management software systems. In 2018, Melissa joined Elevation Solutions, Inc. as an Engagement Director, handling business engagements and client collaborations. From 2019 to 2021, they worked at LMS, Inc. in various HR roles, including Manager of Human Resources Programs and Human Resources Generalist. Finally, Melissa currently works at InfStones as an HR Manager, starting in 2023.

Melissa D. completed their education in a chronological manner. Melissa first attended Florida Gulf Coast University from 2002 to 2003, but details about their degree and field of study during this period are not provided. From 2003 to 2007, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication with a minor in Psychology at the University of Central Florida. Following this, Melissa attended the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College from 2009 to 2011, where they obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business and Management.

In addition to their formal education, Melissa obtained several certifications. In February 2020, they became a PI Practitioner through The Predictive Index. Furthermore, they completed various online courses and seminars, including the 21 Day Crash Course in Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism in the Workplace & Email Etiquette, Professional Email Writing: Business Communication Skills, and the Comprehensive Guide to Human Resource Management. These online courses were offered by institutions such as Udemy and Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack. Melissa obtained these certifications and completed these courses between 2020 and 2022, with the most recent being in November 2022.