
Melissa Washington
SmartNet Strategies
- Sacramento CA
Bringing my passion for helping others on 2 different topics-LinkedIn & Job search Techniques
Social
Biography
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Education
Melissa received her Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Marketing from University of Phoenix (UoP)
40 Under 40 Winner
2011-01-01
Sacramento Business Journal 2011, 40 under 40 winner for her work as Executive Director of Active Job Seekers of America.
Executive Director of Active Job Seekers of America
Melissa is currently the Executive Director of Active Job Seekers of America
CEO of SmartNet Strategies
Melissa is the CEO of SmartNet Strategies, specializing in providing LinkedIn training for individuals and organizations and corporate event management
2012 Woman of the Year Nomination-4th Assembly District
2012-01-01
Received Woman of the Year nomination 4th Assembly District- 2012
Member of LinkedIn
2004-01-01
Melissa has been a member of LinkedIn since 2004. She has used this dynamic platform for job seeking, recruiting, selling, researching, and collaborating
Speaker and Trainer
She has provided training and presented to individuals and organizations on building a professional social media presence.
Education
University of Phoenix (UoP)
Bachelors Degree
Business Management and Marketing
2000
Affiliations
- SmartNet Strategies
- LinkedIn Trainer
Links
Media Appearances
How to be successful at a Career Fair
FoxNews 40 tv
2014-03-26
Sharing tips on how to be successful at a Career Fair

Event Appearances
Transitioning Military Members
LinkedIn Workshop Beale Airforce Base
Member in Transition Group
LinkedIn Workshop Sacramento Area Human Resources Association
Community Education-As a Social Media Instructor
LinkedIn Workshop Sierra College
Social Media
CEMA (Corporate Event Marketing Association) Summit Las Vegas, NV Encore Hotel
2013-01-01
Sample Talks
LinkedIn Workshop
Melissa brings her passion for helping others on 3 different topics:-LinkedIn (used this dynamic platform for job seeking, recruiting, selling, researching, and collaborating) , Job Search Techniques (a layoff graduate Melissa understands what job searchers face in a difficult economy) and Networking (experience with building online and offline relationships) . She is a dynamic speaker whose delivery engages, educates and inspires audiences.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training