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MySalusChief Ethics Officer for BOD and VP of Marketing and Member/Partner Relations
Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018Boulder, ColoradoWorked with CEO to clarify B.O.D. expectations and responsibilities. Developed plan for funding needs, possible funders, website and community development. Company currently seeking funding.
Take Two Health, Inc.Director of Strategic Planning
Jun. 2017 - Oct. 2017Boulder, COCreated the name and branding concept of Take Two Health, Inc. Reviewed preliminary business plan and coached founder. Created timeline for start-up, researched market to find optimum strategic niches for member recruitment. Served as spokesperson at 10.10.10 Health (2017) and Prime Health (current).
Caring Economy CampaignCommunity Advocate & Conversation Leader
May. 2015Boulder, COOffers FREE workshop to companies and organizations seeking to create more meaning and sustainable values into their company mission and environment. http://caringeconomy.org What is the Caring Economy Campaign?
We invite you to join the Caring Economy Campaign to lay the foundations for a more just, sustainable, and caring economy and world. Caring Counts: For People, Prosperity, and the Planet Caring Economy Leadership Program
The Caring Economy Leadership Program provides materials, training, and support to a committed, growing group of Conversation Leaders who host powerful conversations about The Real Wealth of Nations in their home communities across the United States. Social Wealth Indicators
This project is designed to shift public policy in healthier, more realistic directions. Our first step is developing alternatives to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Cavalia™Equine Masseuse
May. 2004 - Dec. 2008Berkeley, California, USACavalia's productions have made an indelible mark on the world of live entertainment with their one-of-a-kind homage to the age-old bond between human and horse. Our equine performers are the heart and soul of every Cavalia show. We are committed to nurturing them and prioritizing their comfort and well-being. The Cavalia approach is based on training methods designed to ensure the horses enjoy training with us and performing on stage. I worked primarily on Lusitano horses - especially on Bandilero, as he has arthritis. I did receive a note of recommendation from Frederic and Magali, so I accomplished my goal. I learned so much from the experience - about performing, life as a traveler - and of course I was privileged to watch and study under some of the greatest horsemen and women on the planet! When troupe was in USA I traveled to work on horses on weekends and as needed.
Hoof in Hand Equine Horse ServicesOwner
Jan. 2004 - Jul. 2011www.hoofinhand.comI create optimum performance in high-end dressage, polo, and hunter and jumper horses through massage, integrated touch therapy, and Bach Flowers for horse and rider. www.hoofinhand.com After moving to Boulder, CO I now use my skills as a volunteer to assist the horses of the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center to recover from their healing work. I also trade services for barn fees!
Charity Phone, LLCDirector of Nonprofit Relations
Apr. 2000 - Oct. 2003Oakland, CACo-Founder of Internet Start-up. Selected for inclusion by the Communications Technology Cluster, of Oakland, CA. Participation in this incubator included complete entrepaneurial training, introductions to funders, shared office resources and accounting services. Charity Phone, LLC offered services with recurring revenue to nonprofit organizations with a 12.5% rebate returned to customers as a donation to the associated charity. Melissa also served as a consultant to Tech Soup.org and as a marketing, collateral and best practices consultant to other firms in the Tech Cluster.
Center for Vibrational Medicine™Founder
Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2009Berkeley, California, USA, EarthThe Center for Vibrational Medicne™ was my healing center in Berkeley, California. The center provided time-tested and state-of-the-art healing modalities to heal and balance the emotional body - thus creating optimum health for the body, focused clarity of the mind, and peace for the soul. Our intuitive Career Counseling sessions changed lives for the better for they unite spirit, mind and body into a focused and powerful purpose that brings meaning to life, empowerment to the person, benefit to their companies, and life to the world. Unlike most healers who have little to no actual business experience, Melissa has over 30 years in Executive Business Management in both for profit and nonprofit organizations in addition to her 35 years of metaphysical, religious, magical and spiritual mastery. Emerging from a professional scientific background, Melissa ignores "woo woo" philosophies and chooses to offer methods of proven and practical spiritual principles that when aligned with good business practices produce predictable and prosperous results.
The Center for Spiritual Vibration®Educator
Jan. 1999 - May. 2011Berkeley, CAThrough her work with En-Soul® Programs and Fearless Re-Invention® curriculums, Melissa works to foster a Caring Economy, Empower PurposePraneurs™, and Support Executives & Individauls as they negotiate and navigate change. She supports business leaders by creating the support structures necessary for them to thrive personal, cultural, and planetary transformation.
MetaTheory, Inc.App Developer, App Tester, Technical Writer
Jan. 1997Berkeley, CAI work with Sr. Software Engineer, Jean Tantra - one of the most sought after Apple developers and programers in the world. We collaborate daily in the creation, development, testing, implementation, re-purposing, and marketing of software, and iPhone & iPad applications. See Jean's resume here: http://www.metatheory.com/resume/
Bayer PharmaceuticalsManufacturing Documentation Specialist
May. 1994 - Oct. 1999Berkeley, CA - Parker Street CampusWorked with Sr. Engineers, Regulatory Affairs Officers (Japan, Canada, Germany, USA), QC Officials and manufacturing staff to insure the correct documentation of procedures. Created SOP documents for Nucleic Acids and Plasma Divisions.
Center for Particle AstrophysicsResident Theologian & Conference Organizer
Sep. 1991 - Apr. 1993University of California at BerkeleyHelped to manage the Texas/Pascos '92: Relativistic Astrophysics and Particle Cosmology Conference. Melissa served as the Former Soviet Scientist Liaison and the Liaison for Post-Doc students. She obtained visas, funding, accommodation, and placement for these cosmologists. Obtaining a NSF grant, Melissa created a project that explored the connections between science and spirituality. Working with the Department of Physics, and scientists from The Fundamental Fysicks Group she participated, led, and conducted experiments to find these critical intersections.
Alta Wellness Systems, Inc.Director of Sales and Marketing
Jan. 1987 - Aug. 1991Berkeley, CACompany produced a variety of Tibetan and contemporary herbal supplements. Of particular note was their revolutionary "RESIST" protocol developed in conjunction with Dr. John Kaiser, MD. Melissa's work focuses on providing services to worldwide HIV and AIDS clients. In addition Melissa worked to position the company for sale to a larger manufacturing concern.
TemPositions, IncGeneral Manager - Corporate Office
Mar. 1983 - Dec. 1986San Francisco, CAManaged all aspected of Temporary Service Company - including policy making for new INS policies and procedures. Dealt with a 300% increase in marketshare entrants. Served as Secretary for C.A.T.S.
Served as Treasurer for N.A.T.S.
Sails Seafood RestaurantManaging Owner
Oct. 1979 - May. 1981Cambridge, MAHelped develop a seafood restaurant from the old Hasty Pudding Club building at Harvard University. Featuring fresh (only) seafood, a daily menu subject to available fish from the wharf, a marble oyster bar, and a chamber orchestra. The resturant was a two-story, open balcony building featuring large billowing batik "sails" in brilliant yellow, purple and orange. Set on Winthrop Street behind the long-established Grendel's Restaurant.
MelissaEllenPenn, Inc.Queen Bee
Mar. 1956Boulder, ColoradoWisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, “How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity, and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Book of Mishlei (Proverbs)1:20-23 I totally relate to this quote - I resemble it too. I act out on the streets, in the coffee shops, from the podium, stage or pulpit. I plea through the ethers, editorials, and educational institutions for humanity to wake up, realize that we're not the ultimate pinnacle of creation, and that detachment is not a sustainable way of life. Through my business seminars and coaching, I work with CEO's and Executives to envision a more caring work environment, to work in the most ethical way possible, and to counsel from the wisdom of world religions on the sacredness of work. Oh, and as a result; retention goes up, the bottom line is improved, ROI is a community effort, and passion soars to new heights! My passion for HeartMath™ Tools and Techniques is contagious, and I have helped many people enter the realms of coherence and add their strength and power to the grid of the Earth. I also advocate for a Caring Economy - and I educate anyone who will listen about the work of the Center for Partnership Studies. I fully admit that I fell in love with Dr. Riane Eisler (http://rianeeisler.com/about/) upon finishing her book, The Chalice and the Blade, and encourages all to read her definitive text: The Real Wealth of Nations and join in the discussion! I love Lusitano horses and work as a horse masseuse with Cavalia®. As an equine-assisted therapist I have worked with teenage boys with autism, US Veterans suffering from trauma, and people moving through the challenges of cancer. Massaging horses pays my barn fees!
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