Marketing & Public Relations
I worked with Meliana intensively for over a year in my position as the Director of Green School in Bali, Indonesia. Meliana was one of the first full-time employees on the project, but little did we know at the time how extremely fortunate we were to have her on board. Working tirelessly on tasks ranging from making important contacts and facilitating articles on the School with newspapers, magazines, and television shows to planning for and organize a range of events on the campus, Meliana was always both well prepared and completely professional in all her responsibilities.
In a very short period of time, our project went from an eight-hectare piece of the jungle to a fully operational school. In September 2008, we opened our doors to over 100 students from 16 countries to provide them with real-life situations that promoted an understanding of and stewardship for the environment. I can honestly say that without Meliana’s talents and hard work, this task would have been nearly impossible.
In all my years of being a senior administrator, I have seldom worked with someone who was able to contribute so much in so many areas. She has a keen eye and a great sense of design that was a huge benefit to our printed material and web site. Furthermore, Meliana is able to work well with others but is never afraid to speak her mind or express an honest and well-articulated opinion. As a result, she earned the respect of all of the staff in the office and other co-workers very quickly.
But what is most impressive about Meliana is that she is a quiet manifestor. She creates opportunities for the School to grow and become known to the outside world. She is also a master at solving creative problems, particularly ones that have the potential for the long-term benefit of the School.
Personally, I cannot think of anyone who I would rather work with in the future, and I am certain that you will find someone in Meliana who will quickly become a highly valued entrepreneur in the contemporary tourism industry.