Melissa Romain

9511 Dunhill Drive Miramar FL 33025 melissac.romain@ufl.edu (305)8152183

OBJECTIVE
To obtain admission into an accredited Doctor of Dental Medicine program.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Family Youth and Community Sciences
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Gainesville, Florida

Anticipated August 2017

EXPERIENCE
University of Florida Office of the Registrar, Student Assistant
August 2014- October 2016
- Assisted in organizing and sorting University mail
- Worked alongside fellow student assistants to ensure the proper documentation of current/prospective student information
- Responsible for preparing University documents for warehouse submission
University of Florida Survey Research Center, Telephone Interviewer
May 2014- August 2014
- Conducted academic research in the form of telephone surveys
- Provided excellent customer service while maintaining academic integrity
- Maintained a 90% survey completion rate

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

UF Delta Delta Sigma Pre-Dental Honor Society, Member
February 2016- Present
- Participated in weekly dental and general community service events
- Organized dental hygiene presentations for elementary school children
University of Florida Chapter of SISTUHS Incorporated, Community Service Chair, Elder
November 2015- Present
- Participated in and organized several community service initiatives at UF and in Alachua County
- Tutored middle school children in history and math (Reichert House)
- Responsible for recruiting and mentoring prospective members
- Served as Miss Health 2015, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health
UF Dental Chapter of Volunteers around the World, Secretary
October 2014- May 2016
- Worked along dentist to provide basic dental care to undeserved communities
- Assisted with set up, an all duties associated with running a makeshift clinic
- Created and presented presentations on basic hygiene methods
Warrington College of Business Heavener Leadership Challenge, Beta Class
August 2014
- Chosen as 1 of 50 Warrington College of Business undergraduate students to participate in leadership development
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss leadership values
- Fostered collaboration with other participants by building trust and facilitating relationships
University of Florida & Shands Dental Clinics, Volunteer
May 2014- Present
- Aided University of Florida dental students with patient care
- Set up and broke down dental stations
- Provided excellent patient service through care and trust

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Gator Professional
Adobe Certified Associate in Web Communication, Dreamweaver CS4
- Designed and created websites for desktop, smartphones, tablets and other devices

LANGUAGES
Haitian Creole- Conversational; Fluent (Oral)

February 2014
January 2010