Melissa Wong
About Melissa Wong
Melissa Wong serves as an Executive Assistant at Adobe, where she has worked for nine years, supporting a team of over 40 engineers and scientists in the Adobe Research Labs. She has a background in project management and event organization, having previously held administrative roles at various institutions, including the Academy of Art University and Bank of America Corporation.
Work at Adobe
Melissa Wong has served as an Executive Assistant at Adobe since 2015. In this role, she manages equipment and budget responsibilities for the Adobe Research Labs. She is also tasked with scheduling meetings with product teams to present new research developed by the labs. Her position supports a team of over 40 engineers and scientists, facilitating collaboration and communication within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Adobe, Melissa Wong worked at the Academy of Art University as an Executive Administrative Manager from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she held the position of Administrative Manager II at Bank of America Corporation from 2003 to 2010. She also worked as an Executive Assistant at CORESTAFF Services for one year in 2010. Her extensive experience in administrative roles spans over a decade, contributing to her expertise in project management.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Wong earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background supports her professional skills, particularly in project management within the Adobe Research Labs. This expertise has enabled her to contribute effectively to the development of new technology for Adobe products.
Event Management in Research Conferences
In her role at Adobe, Melissa Wong plays a significant part in organizing and managing events at major research conferences, including CVPR, CHI, and SIGGRAPH. Her involvement in these events highlights her organizational skills and her ability to coordinate complex logistics for large gatherings of professionals in the research community.