About

OVERVIEW

Ms. Rubin's career has been diverse and has included roles as an instructional systems designer, project and program manager, communications and public relations director, trainer and facilitator, video producer, and manager/leader of organizations. 

Most recently she has been creating self-paced and instructor-led online learning experiences for Microsoft Corporation, supporting marketing and sales staff and customer specialists in enhancing their skills. Before working at Microsoft, she produced online trainings for classroom teachers and lawyers around the world. She also developed and co-facilitated diverse education programs for a large hospital system in New Mexico, including in-person, live-virtual events, computer-based, and hybrid curricula.

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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Melanie began working as a professional video producer for educational institutions and corporations, and moved into developing training programs. Along the way she received a Masters of Education in Instructional Systems Design, and gained experience as a trainer, training program coordinator, and process improvement consultant in manufacturing companies and hospitals.

Later she became a video producer for private clients as well as public television in Oregon and New Mexico. She worked as a Director of Communications, creating outreach and PR campaigns for a national non-profit. Before and after she directed two non-profits based in New Mexico, including training acupuncturists across the country in trauma recovery intervention and Heart Math resilience skills. She also earned a certification in professional coaching and worked with private clients as a small business and career coach. As well, she became certified as a DiSC facilitator, acudetox practitioner for trauma and addiction recovery, trainer through Peak Potentials Training Company, and public speaker through study with Richard Greene.

 

She has been a writer for three publishing companies, and has authored and co-authored two books of her own.

Melanie has always had a passion for personal development, health, multi-cultural learning and supporting others' growth. So, her career has been guided by working with organizations that align with these interests. She has also been a long-time meditator and yoga student.

Ms. Rubin lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and enjoys gardening and hiking in her free time.