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Mel Hayes

Management Consulting

Hi, I'm Melvin Hayes. Welcome to my profile!

Mel Hayes's Bio:

Hailing from Chicago, Melvin Hayes set out to provide support to non-profit organization alike through his vast experience within business development, entrepreneurship and leadership. As a recent graduate of G.S.U, Melvin completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration. A desire to experience faraway places and learn new languages led him to the study abroad program in Poland.   A business, not unlike the human body, is a wonderful organism. We act as a one entity, although there are many processes that keep us alive. Our hearts beat, our neural cells connect, and our lungs breathe…if any of these processes would fail, we will lose the synergy and the entire body would suffer.   In much the same way, every process within a business is interconnected, so there is a strong need for a confident and experienced figure that could focus on a vision; on a common target.   Currently, Mr. Hayes is striving to maintain is academic excellence and outstanding grades in graduate school, while pursuing opportunities as an entrepreneur, having co-founded the King's man Initiative a City Colleges of Chicago  psycho-educational program, catering to males students.  Mr. Hayes designed and implemented community service opportunities, mentoring, academic support, career development, and workshops that promote academic, social and personal success.    With such a mindset and with the expertise learned through his experince, Mr. Hayes is certainly working to help young gentleman’s full potential as a leader and the full productivity of business endeavors. Forming and maintaining clear lines of communication throughout the institution allows for enhanced business practices. Melvin Hayes believes that the potential for subtle changes in one area of society to cause major changes in another can be mitigated by clear communication and strategic thinking. He is an accessible and collaborative, yet decisive leader who values transparency, honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and compassion.          

Mel Hayes's Experience:

  • Business Development Analyst (Internship) at Cavenger Agency

    June 2013 - August 2013

    Re-branding: Worked with the agency's former NFL players to establish and retool their brand with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses to establish retail franchise. Directed an external market research group to identify key trends and issues with the starting of 3 franchises. Judgment Decision-Making: Coordinated and managed the implementation of start-up franchises of 2 former N.F.L players.

  • Club President at Toastmasters International

    July 2012 - July 2013

    Club President Toastmasters International, Chicagoland District 30, Englewood Toastmasters#118147 Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry July 2012 - Present (4 months) 6341 S. Halsted Chicago, IL My responsibilities are to be responsible for the leadership and guidance the club needs to meet its standards; also to provide the constructive, supportive environment to our memberships need to fulfill their self-development goals; and see that participants benefit from the Toastmasters educational program, and the club actively recruits new members and maintains current members.

  • Business Consultant/Event Management at Music Lives Beyond

    June 2008 - October 2012

    Managed project planning, launch, assessment and leadership of a 4-person team assigned to plan and execute a concert featuring top music celebrities. The span of the project lasted 6 months. Spearheaded comprehensive event planning functions, from venue contract negotiations, booking, catering, and audiovisual equipment and travel arrangements. Established and carried out a specified theme with complementary decor, including signs, floral pieces, and linens. Monitored and helped develop budgets, consistently briefing applicable staff directors on relevant projects. Directed focus groups and workshops. Produced business proposals and presentations.

  • Executive Director at Don Inc.

    May 2009 - June 2012

    Mentored and trained teen-aged mothers aged 15-21 on core life management skills to build their confidence and independence as part of the services offered by a long-term housing support initiative. Orchestrated parenting education courses, prenatal and healthcare assistance, and medical screenings for children. Educated clients about violence prevention, relationship-building, and peer support.

  • Community and Career Manager at Project Maroons, LLC

    September 2009 - June 2010

    Contracted by Youth Development Institute (Alternative School) to implement programs and services for students that addressed wide range of needs. Acted as Dean of students per request of school to correspond to discipline issues and concerns. Launched a high school career center equipped with a wide-range of services such as career planning and college admissions. Directed students in the start-up and management of a health food store to promote entrepreneurship. Served as a Literacy Mentor to students to encourage reading comprehension and help create individualized plans. Collaborated with Company (Book Smart) to provide books to students to aid in increasing literacy.

  • Customer Service at Museum of Science and Industry

    February 2009 - November 2009

    Acted as liaison between the public and the staff at the Museum of Science of Industry, provided escort service for the more vulnerable visitors such as political figures. Responded to telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours. Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation Retained records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.

  • Human Resource/Office Manager at B.V.J International

    April 2006 - November 2008

    Orchestrated employee recruitment and termination, performance appraisals, compensation and team building. Compiled customer satisfaction survey results for transmission to company leaders. Recognized and reviewed principles and work measures for all staff in accordance with the organizations established procedures and practices. Prearranged work schedules, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate organization services were rendered. Interviewed, hired, oriented, trained and supervised a 35-person staff. Implemented staffing duties including accommodating understaffing, refereeing disputes, dismissal of employees, and managing disciplinary procedures.

  • Co-Founder/ Program Facilitator at Kings Men Initiative- Hamilton Hayes Book Scholarship Foundation

    November 2012

    Developed and implemented a program entitled "King's Men Initiative" in which students were empowered through psycho- education and various resources. Designed and implemented community service opportunities, mentoring, academic support, career development, and workshops that promote academic, social and personal success. Established leadership and integrated financial planning, and career development for students to increase resources and promote success.

  • Chief Executive Officer/President at Up World Inc.

    June 2010

    Association Management Up world partners with clients seeking to build capacity as a new or emerging organization. Up-world can start-up an association or fuel its growth by creating revenue streams, organizational policies and manage day to day operations. Strategic Communication Up world focuses on your strategic interests and objectives. Up world does not offer ordinary public relations - we employ new generation communications with old generation sensibilities. Strategic and Organizational Planning Up world delivers a strategic road map to your dream organization that enables you to live your mission and accomplish your objectives. Business Development Strategy Whether you are a start-up company or an established firm seeking growth, Up world develops a market growth strategy that takes your business to the next level. Leadership Development Up world believes the highest calling of leadership is the growth and development of people. Up world's leadership and coaching development has been retained to provide leadership trainings for parents, advisory councils, non for profit organizations and teachers. Event Planning Up world bears the responsibility to ensure every event from start to finish is designed to meet the needs of our client.

Mel Hayes's Education:

  • Center for International Business Education and Research Study Abroad Warsaw Poland

    2014 – 2014
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  • Governors State University

    2012 – 2014
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
    Concentration: Business Management

  • City Colleges of Chicago

    2010 – 2012
    Associate of Arts (A.A.)
    Concentration: Business Management



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