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Melody Wofford

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Bio

I am a highly ambitious mom who wishes to break the glass ceiling into the business world by getting an MBA. Upon completion of my MBA, I see the door opening for me to be an innovative leader who creates growth and impact for any organization, whether it be a non-profit or a private business. I feel that I am my best self and doing my best work when I'm helping others, so I am looking for a career path where I can lead and influence positive change on a larger scale. I want to utilize my creative, out of the box thinking to strategically plan for success and leave a legacy for future generations. I won't stop until I'm proud, and I hope to use my future successes to open doors for others. I am enrolled in the MBA graduate program at Clemson University and will be starting coursework in January 2021. I plan to use any scholarships received to directly pay for tuition to reduce my overall student loan burden. Thank you for your consideration.

Education

Lee University

Bachelor's degree program
2006 - 2011
  • Majors:
    • Music Teacher Education
  • Minors:
    • Bible/Biblical Studies

Clemson University

Master's degree program
- 2023
  • Majors:
    • Business Administration and Management, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Non-Profit Organization Management

    • Dream career goals:

      Executive Director

    • Music Educator

      Carolina School for Inquiry
      2011 – 20121 year
    • Music Educator

      Anderson School District 5
      2012 – 20131 year
    • Region Director

      The South Carolina Education Association
      2013 – Present11 years

    Sports

    Canoeing

    Intramural
    1998 – Present26 years

    Bowling

    Intramural
    2015 – Present9 years

    Volleyball

    Intramural
    2012 – 20131 year

    Awards

    • MVP
    • Beginning League Tournament Champions
    • 3rd Place in Overall League Tournament

    Softball

    Club
    1996 – 19993 years

    Awards

    • MVP
    • District Champions
    • Region Champions
    • All-Star Playoffs

    Research

    • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented

      Converse College — Teaching Certificate Endorsement
      2012 – 2013
    • Take One Portfolio

      National Board for Professional Teaching Standards —
      2011 – 2012
    • South Carolina Arts Leadership Academy

      Arts in Basic Curriculum — Continuing Education
      2012 – 2012

    Arts

    • Fred Astaire Dance Studio

      Dance
      2013 – 2015
    • Voice Studio

      Music
      2006 – 2011
    • College Choir - Ladies of Lee

      Performance Art
      2006 – 2009
    • High School Choir and Show Choir

      Performance Art
      2004 – 2006
    • Photography

      Photography
      2006 – Present
    • College Honor Choir

      Performance Art
      2006 – 2011

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Beta Club — Founder & Captain of Greener Future Recycling Team
      2002 – 2006
    • Volunteering

      Various Organizations — Volunteered over 1000+ hours
      2002 – Present
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Junior School Board — Appointed
      2004 – 2006

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Austin Kramer Music Scholarship
    Though released years ago, I found the song "Rise" by Katy Perry just a few months ago; at a time in my life where my core was already shaken and then doctors found the kind of severe medical issue where one could literally say that the vultures were circling. This song became the inspiration to find the strength within myself to transform, call upon my angels, and rise. This playlist became the eclectic mix of songs that carried me through the hardest time in my life and inspired me to rise and thrive despite the adversity.