Alex G.K. Mehrtens

*** *. ******** ****** ********* 204 Milwaukee, WI 53204

Phone: 618-***-**** E-Mail: adi98i@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented with experience in customer relations, high volume cash handling, extensive copy writing and editing, and willing to learn and adapt to current or changing work environments and responsibilities. Used to working with deadlines while keeping an eye for ways to improve performance.

Skills

Use of Marantz Audio Recorders

Extensive word processing use

Customer service

Use of Adobe Photoshop CS

Extensive copy editing

Observational security

Use of InDesign software

Use of Microsoft Office Suite

High value cash handling

Use of Pro Tools Software

Research and analysis

Dealing of casino games

Use of Canon digital cameras

Conduct interviews

Experience

Table Games Dealer, Potawatomi Bingo Casino

October 2018-

August 2020

Operated Blackjack, Craps, and Baccarat table games. Managed cash buy in. Observational security and maintaining game integrity to both casino standards and state gaming laws comprised a pivotal role of dealing while maintaining a friendly face for both myself and the business. Coordinated with supervisors and fellow dealers to ensure an exceptional customer experience and successful casino operations. In line for supervisory training before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino 1721 W. Canal Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 1-800-***-****

Book Shelver, Carbondale Public Library

August 2016-August 2018

Took in new returns, shelved new returns based on both library and Dewey Decimal organizational standards, and assisted librarians and support staff with projects, event set up, and event coordination. Spearheaded an organizational project to clear space for incoming computer terminals.

Carbondale Public Library 405 W. Main Street Carbondale, IL 62901 618-***-****

Graduate Assistant, Southern Illinois University

August 2014-June 2016

Assisted assigned professors with various duties including teaching classes, grading assignments, administering quizzes and tests, providing office hours to assist students, and helping in class to maintain order and fuel class discussion.

Southern Illinois University 1005D Communications Building 1100 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 618-***-****

Reporter, Radio K, Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 2012 –

May 2013

Working with a team of reporters, produced news stories and ancillary works for the weekly arts and culture show, Culture Queue. Used industry standard equipment to conduct and record interviews over the phone and in person, edit audio for stories, a produce a finished radio segment for the show. Subjects for stories chosen based on timely events, show schedule, and self-motivated research into the arts and culture scene.

Notable Stories

•Vote No or Else. Investigated incidents of harassment from volunteers of the Minnesotans United “Vote No” Campaign.

•Student Mental Health. Reported the increasing prevalence of mental health concerns in college students.

•The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye. Discussed the film, motivations, and future projects with director Marie Losier.

University of Minnesota 610 Rarig Center 330 21st Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-***-****

Reporter, Vakaru Ekspresas, Klaipeda, Lithuania

August

2012

Sought out relevant stories while working as a guest reporter for the regional Lithuanian newspaper Vakaru Ekspresas. Though not given a specific set of deadlines to find, research, and write stories, it was important to be proactive and seek out stories that were relevant both to the region and to show a personal perspective. All stories were submitted to and approved by the website editor for online release.

Notable Stories

American Spirit, Lithuanian Passion. Attended the “American Spirit” car show in Palanga, Lithuania. Interviewed United States Ambassador Anne E. Derse about the show and her role in the country.

Climate Change: Good for the Baltics? Discussed the ecological impact and potential effects on tourism of temperature fluctuations and water supplies in southern Europe due to climate change. The story was translated into Lithuanian and published in the hard copy version of the paper.

Euro Catastrophe. Used previous academic work and new research to report on the European Debt crisis.

Dates Published

8-13-2012-online

8-2-2012-online

8-4-2012-print

8-17-2012-online

M. Mažrydo al.3/10 Klaipeda LT-92131 Lithuania + (370-**-******

Lifeguard, Carbondale Park District

2007-2009/2014-August 2018

Maintain community pool facilities, uphold rules and regulations for the facility, and remain up to date on Red Cross First Aid and CPR procedures for professional rescuers. Have held a consistent positive record for safety and customer relations and skill reviews.

2500 W. Sunset Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 618-***-****

Education

Southern Illinois University, GPA 3.87

2014-2016

Master of Arts in Media Theory and Research

Thesis: Beyond Bechdel-Wallace: Designing a Gaming Metric

University of Minnesota, GPA 2.61

2009-2013

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

Regional Focus: Europe

Thematic Focus: Culture, Power, Place

Senior Project: Pixelated Lasses with Bombastic Asses: On the Portrayal of Women in Video Games

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