Melinda George

Melinda George

Boise, Idaho, United States
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About

I am a leader with deep experience in launching and project managing complex…

Articles by Melinda

  • Virtual Volunteer From Home

    Virtual Volunteer From Home

    Social distancing? Tired of Netflix binging? Want to help others? Volunteer virtually from the safe confines of your…

    1 Comment
  • Microsoft Alumni Network Newsletter Author Spotlight Q &A

    Microsoft Alumni Network Newsletter Author Spotlight Q &A

    Thank you Microsoft Alumni Network for featuring Whitney Niesz and I in your Microsoft Alumni Author Spotlight in the…

  • Finally. I wrote a book.

    Finally. I wrote a book.

    Writing a book has always been a goal of mine. Did I envision this literary masterpiece would be intended for the pre-K…

    18 Comments
  • Reflecting on What vs. How

    Reflecting on What vs. How

    “Life is not what you do but how you do it” is advice that struck a chord with me from a recent film I watched over the…

    10 Comments
  • Mentoring matters

    Mentoring matters

    "Thank you for inspiring me on this journey and for your support!" Welcome news from my mentee who applied for and was…

    2 Comments
  • A Sense of Purpose

    A Sense of Purpose

    Making a difference. My sense of purpose drives me, both personally and professionally, and brings me joy.

    2 Comments

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Experience

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    Simplicity Consulting

    Boise, Idaho, United States

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    Los Altos, California, United States

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    Boise, Idaho Area

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    Redmond, Washington

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    Shanghai City, China

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    Seattle

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    Greater New York City Area

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    University Village, Seattle, WA

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    Seattle

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Volunteer Staff

    Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

    - Present 2 years

    Arts and Culture

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    Volunteer

    Treefort Music Fest

    - 1 month

    Arts and Culture

  • Volunteer, Food Recovery

    Rolling Tomato

    - 2 years 4 months

    Social Services

    Rolling Tomato wants to make food waste history. Their mission is to recover and distribute excess "perfectly good" food to those in need and keep it out of the landfill. Over 9 tons of food recovered.

  • Volunteer

    Shared Breakfast, First United Methodist Church

    - 3 years 2 months

    Social Services

    Serving hot breakfast to over 300 people in our community who are in need.
    https://www.crowdrise.com/help-shared-breakfast-continue-to-help-others

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    Vice President Appointed Lead (VPAL)

    Microsoft

    - 5 months

    Social Services

    Selected as Vice President Appointed Lead for the 2016 Microsoft Giving Campaign. Led the HR organization efforts to promote giving back to our communities through donations and volunteering.

  • Voter registration volunteer

    Vote Save America

    - 1 year 3 months

    Politics

    Driving voter registration and get-out-the-vote in key battleground states for 2020 Election.

  • Volunteer

    Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter

    - 1 year 10 months

    Social Services

  • Bond Campaign Coordinator

    Coeur d'Alene Library

    - 5 months

    Assisted with successful bond campaign referendum to build new library in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Supported fundraising and volunteer efforts.

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    Volunteer

    YouthCare Seattle

    - 1 year 9 months

    Social Services

    Donation Drive, On-Site volunteer events

  • Campaign Manager

    Coeur d'Alene City Council Elections

    - 5 years

    Politics

    Campaign Manager for City Council member Mike Kennedy for two elections in 2004 and 2008.

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    Community Partner of the Year-Microsoft University Village Store

    YMCA of Greater Seattle

    - 1 year 3 months

    Children

    Honored with the YMCA Community Partner of the Year award to the Microsoft University Village Store for outstanding partnership in sharing technology with children camps.

Publications

  • Seattle to Shanghai and Back Again: Our Year as Expats in China

    Amazon

    In 2013, Melinda George achieved her lifelong dream of living and working overseas. For the next 18 months, she and her husband documented what it was like to experience life as an expat in Shanghai, China, to be immersed in a foreign culture, and to confront life far from familiar surroundings. Through good times, and challenging times, they developed a new perspective on life that stays with them to this day.

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  • Seattle to Shanghai and Back Again: Our Year as Expats in China

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    In 2013, Melinda George achieved her lifelong dream of living and working overseas. For the next 18 months, she and her husband documented what it was like to experience life as an expat in Shanghai, China, to be immersed in a foreign culture, and to confront life far from familiar surroundings. Through good times, and challenging times, they developed a new perspective on life that stays with them to this day.

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Projects

  • Travel coach and blogger

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    Life is short. See the world. Through my blog, Travels with Melinda, I share my travel stories to encourage everyone to travel the globe and have great adventures. Enjoy the journey!

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Honors & Awards

  • One Microsoft Q4 HR Team Award

    Microsoft HR Organization

    Award given to teams showcasing collaboration, breaking down silos, sharing ideas, recognizing the contributions of others, helping to meet goals and ultimately promoting Team Microsoft.

  • HR Vice President Appointed Lead (VPAL) for 2016 Giving Campaign at Microsoft

    Microsoft

    Chosen as Giving Campaign manager for HR organization.

  • Microsoft Hackathon Judge

    Microsoft

    Served as Hackathon judge in 2015 and 2016.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Mandarin

    Elementary proficiency

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