Melisa Ales

Melisa Ales is an experienced administrative professional currently serving as the Assistant Manager of Administration at Universal Studios Hollywood since February 2019, providing support to five executives and managing a 700-person department. Melisa's background includes roles as a Technical Training Specialist and Administrative Coordinator, where responsibilities included new hire onboarding and calendar management. Prior experience encompasses freelance work as a Production Designer for a boutique film production company in 2018, and an extensive tenure at State Farm from 2005 to 2017, where Melisa served as an Executive Assistant and Event Planner Assistant. Melisa began a career at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1998 as a Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager, gradually progressing through various responsibilities. Melisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Anthropology from California State University, Northridge.