Celeste Melendez
About Celeste Melendez
Celeste Melendez is an experienced analyst and project administrator with a strong background in sustainability and project management. She has worked at Vca and Spectrum Brands, Inc., and has a diverse educational background in engineering and business management.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Celeste Melendez has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as an Analyst since 2016. In this role, she has contributed to various analytical projects and initiatives. Her tenure at the company has spanned eight years, during which she has developed her skills in data analysis and project management. Spectrum Brands is known for its diverse portfolio of consumer products, and Melendez's work supports the company's operational and strategic goals.
Current Role at VCA
Since 2017, Celeste Melendez has served as the Sustainability Project Administrator and Project Coordinator and Assistant Project Manager at VCA in Los Angeles, California. In this capacity, she has been involved in managing sustainability initiatives and projects. Her experience in project management has been instrumental in advancing VCA's sustainability goals, particularly in relation to LEED and Cal-green initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Melendez studied at the University of California, Irvine, where she focused on Project Management from 2015 to 2016. She also pursued a degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, and International Business at UC Irvine in 2015. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Management from Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background is complemented by studies in Industrial Engineering at the same university from 2004 to 2010.
Professional Background
Celeste Melendez has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as a Database Analyst at HSBC in London from 2010 to 2012 and served as a Project Management Assistant at Cospe Onlus in Florence from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she was employed as an Environmental Compliance Technician at the Ministerio De Medio Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales in Guatemala from 2013 to 2015. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in project management and sustainability.
Achievements in Project Management
Celeste Melendez has been actively involved in project management related to LEED and Cal-green initiatives since 2017. Her role in these projects demonstrates her commitment to sustainability and environmental compliance. Melendez has shown a strong drive for personal and professional growth, quickly mastering new tasks and technologies, which enhances her effectiveness in project management.