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I am Melanie Wells, a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a creative eye to photography along with strong organizational skills. I excel at planning sessions, directing subjects, and delivering high-quality images under tight deadlines, while also providing reliable administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. My work blends a genuine passion for photography with a proven track record in executive assistance and risk management. In addition to my photography freelance work since 2013, I serve as an Executive Assistant & Insurance administrator at Dalhousie University, where I manage budgets, HR processes, and calendar coordination, and contribute to website maintenance and risk reporting. I am reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering polished results across both creative and administrative roles.…I am Melanie Wells, a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a creative eye to photography along with strong organizational skills. I excel at planning sessions, directing subjects, and delivering high-quality images under tight deadlines, while also providing reliable administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. My work blends a genuine passion for photography with a proven track record in executive assistance and risk management. In addition to my photography freelance work since 2013, I serve as an Executive Assistant & Insurance administrator at Dalhousie University, where I manage budgets, HR processes, and calendar coordination, and contribute to website maintenance and risk reporting. I am reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering polished results across both creative and administrative roles.

Melanie Wells

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I am Melanie Wells, a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a creative eye to photography along with strong organizational skills. I excel at planning sessions, directing subjects, and delivering high-quality images under tight deadlines, while also providing reliable administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. My work blends a genuine passion for photography with a proven track record in executive assistance and risk management. In addition to my photography freelance work since 2013, I serve as an Executive Assistant & Insurance administrator at Dalhousie University, where I manage budgets, HR processes, and calendar coordination, and contribute to website maintenance and risk reporting. I am reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering polished results across both creative and administrative roles.…I am Melanie Wells, a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a creative eye to photography along with strong organizational skills. I excel at planning sessions, directing subjects, and delivering high-quality images under tight deadlines, while also providing reliable administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. My work blends a genuine passion for photography with a proven track record in executive assistance and risk management. In addition to my photography freelance work since 2013, I serve as an Executive Assistant & Insurance administrator at Dalhousie University, where I manage budgets, HR processes, and calendar coordination, and contribute to website maintenance and risk reporting. I am reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering polished results across both creative and administrative roles.

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I am Melanie Wells, a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a creative eye to photography along with strong organizational skills. I excel at planning sessions, directing subjects, and delivering high-quality images under tight deadlines, while also providing reliable administrative support to keep operations running smoothly. My work blends a genuine passion for photography with a proven track record in executive assistance and risk management.

In addition to my photography freelance work since 2013, I serve as an Executive Assistant & Insurance administrator at Dalhousie University, where I manage budgets, HR processes, and calendar coordination, and contribute to website maintenance and risk reporting. I am reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering polished results across both creative and administrative roles.

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Work Experience

Photographer at One Two Three Photography

January 1, 2013 - Present

Self-employed family and lifestyle photographer. Plan and conduct sessions in studio and natural light, direct and pose subjects, manage lighting and camera settings, and edit in Lightroom/Photoshop. Deliver final digital files, coordinate session planning and wardrobe guidance, maintain a consistent brand aesthetic, and handle scheduling, invoicing, and client records.

Executive Assistant & Insurance at Dalhousie University, University Risk & Assurance

February 1, 2023 - Present

Provide administrative and risk management support: develop the departmental budget, perform variance analysis, oversee HR/recruitment, assist in internal audits, manage signing authority, calendar management, and website development/maintenance. Coordinate meetings, prepare audit and insurance reports, and support insurance administration including motor vehicle coverage and certificates of insurance.

Administrative Assistant to AVP + Accounts Payables + Insurance at Dalhousie University, Financial Services

February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2023

Admin support to the AVP and accounts payable/insurance functions: process journal entries, manage purchasing cards and invoices, maintain the department website and organizational charts, oversee calendars, schedules, and governance-related tasks, and assist with insurance renewals and claims processing.

Registration, Booking & Administrative at IWK Health Center

March 27, 2017 - February 1, 2019

Trained in MEDITECH and ACCESS. Created complex Excel trackers for patient activity and referrals; printed packs for patients, nurses and doctors; assigned accession numbers and entered No Visit registrations. Served as casual support for Emergency Department, Perinatal Clinic, Eye Clinic and other coverage.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/AP Clerk at Kriscott Distributors Limited

September 1, 2008 - October 1, 2014

First point of contact; managed phone calls, organized expense reports, coded invoices, prepared cheques, organized mail, arranged courier shipments, and maintained Excel spreadsheets. Assisted with month-end processes and general office duties; supported HR/admin improvements.

Data Entry at DHL – via Spherion

June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008

Data entry tasks as assigned by temporary agency assignments.

Administrative Assistant at Department of Education

January 11, 2008 - January 18, 2008

Administrative support; processed HR/payroll forms and reports; contributed to filing and organizational tasks during January assignments.

Administrative Assistant at IWK Cytogenetics

November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Administrative support for cytogenetics team; file management and data handling.

Administrative Assistant at Nova Scotia Power

August 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007

Administrative tasks supporting department operations; document management and coordination.