Reno, Nevada Area
- Current
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- Part-Time Instructor and Writing Center Coordinator at Truckee Meadows Community College
- Past
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- Consultant at PC-Doctor, Inc.
- Copywriter at Pole Position Marketing
- Freelance Writer at Custom Publishing Group at Reno Gazette-Journal
- Recruiter at Apex Performance / Microsoft Licensing
- Enrollment Counselor at University of Phoenix
- Education
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- University of Phoenix
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Reno High
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Michelle Montoya’s Experience
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Part-Time Instructor and Writing Center Coordinator
Truckee Meadows Community College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2008 — Present (6 months)
As part-time instructor:
-Provide step-by-step review of grammatical relationships, sentence patterns, punctuation, and usage with concentration on the writing of expository paragraphs and essays; and
-Facilitate learning using lectures, discussions (including group activities), and demonstrations to present information and to model techniques for students.
As Writing Center Coordinator:
-Insure existing writing pedagogy integrity and leadership;
-Screen, train, monitor, and supervise 15 peer tutors and 3 lead tutors;
-Develop, design, and implement curriculum for seminars;
-Review and update web page as needed; and
-Report statistics to Chair of English Department and to Dean of Arts and Humanities. -
Consultant
PC-Doctor, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2008 — September 2008 (7 months)
Strategic Marketing Consultant specializing in developing internet marketing and website writing strategies. Wrote and edited content for site and blog and launched social media marketing campaigns to drive traffic and increase conversions.
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Copywriter
Pole Position Marketing
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2007 — March 2008 (6 months)
SEO Copywriter: Wrote on-page copy for websites to rank higher on search engine results pages and promoted sale of products and services. Developed content for company and for clients by integrating marketing and keyword ranking strategies. Wrote articles, blog posts, white papers, and other related informative and promotional material.
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Freelance Writer at Custom Publishing Group
Reno Gazette-Journal
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; GCI; Newspapers industry)
March 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Worked with multiple editors on tight deadlines and wrote for many sections including RENO Magazine, RGJ.com, and Best Bets sections. Researched and developed content for assignments on restaurant reviews, advertorials, business, home and garden, and weddings by interviewing local business owners and experts in the field.
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Recruiter
Apex Performance / Microsoft Licensing
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
April 2006 — March 2007 (1 year)
Recruiter: Responsible for recruitment activities for position at all levels within the Microsoft Licensing organization. Worked with hiring managers to assess group hiring needs; facilitated full life-cycle recruiting (sourcing through in-house database, referrals, and internet job boards). Screened, interviewed, and met potential candidates. Extended verbal/written offers and checked candidate references. Established and maintained excellent relationships with business partners.
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Enrollment Counselor
University of Phoenix
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; APOL; Higher Education industry)
August 2002 — March 2006 (3 years 8 months)
Michelle Montoya’s Education
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University of Phoenix
Master's Degree, Organizational Management, 2003 — 2005
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University of Nevada-Reno
Bachelor's Degree, English Writing, 1996 — 2001
Majored in English writing, minored in Journalism.
- Activities and Societies:
- English Club, Swing Dancing Club
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Reno High
