Melissa James
About Melissa James
Melissa James is an experienced instructor currently working for the Government of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta. She has a diverse background in event planning and management, having held various roles in organizations such as Investors Group and Scouts Canada, and she specializes in French, which supports her teaching capabilities.
Work at Government of Canada
Melissa James has been employed at the Government of Canada as an Instructor since 2019. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in event planning and management, along with her strong leadership skills, to effectively educate and guide her students. Her position is based in Edmonton, Alberta, where she contributes to the development of educational programs.
Previous Experience in Event Coordination
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association as an Events Coordinator from 2014 to 2017. In this capacity, she was responsible for organizing and managing various events, which helped her develop her skills in event planning. Additionally, she served as Corporate Secretary at the same organization for 8 months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French-English from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also attended Université du Québec à Chicoutimi for one year from 2005 to 2006. Her educational background, combined with her specialization in French, enhances her ability to teach effectively in bilingual environments.
Background in Administrative Support
Melissa began her career as an Administrative Assistant at Investors Group from 2012 to 2014. She also gained experience in various roles, including as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors at Scouts Canada from 2009 to 2011. Her diverse background in administrative support has contributed to her organizational skills.
Early Career Roles
In her early career, Melissa worked at the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Driver Testing Counter Employee for 2 months in 2008. She also held positions at Memorial University of Newfoundland, including Events Assistant for 4 months in 2009 and Habitat for Humanity Build Coordinator for 8 months in 2008. These roles provided her with foundational experience in various operational and event management tasks.