Candidate for
Board Member; Cincinnati City School District

Melanie Bates

Objective To win re-election to the Cincinnati Board of Education

Public Service
Member of the Cincinnati Board of Education (2002-present)
Member of the Ohio State Board of Education (2001-1995)

Professional Experience
Hospital Development Liaison (2005- present) LifeCenter Organ Donor Network Executive Director (2003- 2005) The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
Executive Director (2001- 2003) Hamilton County Democratic Party
Community Volunteer (1985-present) Cincinnati Public Schools, SAY

East Youth Soccer Association, Clinton Hills Community Swim Club

Marketing/Sales Representative (1976-1985) TMS, Inc.; acquired by Convergys, Inc.

Education

• Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, Master of Public Administration Degree and Certificate in Nonprofit Management, 2005.
• Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Master of Business Administration classes, 1982-79. Graduate coursework in accounting, marketing, management, and finance.
• Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Bachelor of Science Degree, 1975 Communication Arts major with specialization in journalism.

• Pinnacle Honor Society (2004) National Honor Society that recognizes high academic achievement and leadership of non-traditional students.
• Leading Women of Greater Cincinnati (1999)

Honoree selected in the Consultant/Trainer/Education category.

Community Leadership Activities

• Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Board of Trustees (2004-present)
• Mayerson Academy Board of Trustees (2002-03)
• Xavier University Alumni Board of Governors (1981-83)