Melissa Coleman
*******.*****@*****.***
http://linkedin.com/in/melissa-coleman-49174b121
Bristol, VA
WHY I WANT TO BE HERE
I would love to have the opportunity to advance my career with a company whose focus is on their employees and the community around them. My professional outlook is to grow with the organization and take on more responsibilities with time and become a member who others can look to. I would love to see the business grow and thrive. I want to be a part of a team with the same professional goals as mine own.
HOW I CAN ADD VALUE
I strive to be my best everyday. I’m continually looking to improve my technical skills and be a keen problem solver. I am always on time and present in the moment. I am also a quick learner and love to take on new challenges. I function well as part of a team or as a self-starter. These are just some of the values I want to bring into my new work family.
WHO I KNOW
Ben Kropog, Wiser Project Supervisor
Ben and I have known each other for 3 years and work together at Wiser Co. LLC. He has been my direct supervisor for almost 2 years.
Endorsement from Ben Kropog
“Melissa is a top producer with a good grasp of production knowledge. She able to take on new assignments with ease and works well with others.”
WHERE I’VE BEEN
Geospatial Analyst
Wiser Co. LLC
Aug 2018 – May 2021
● Analyzed and interpreted geographic information/data sets along with satellite imagery to produce 2D & 3D maps using these specific programs: Esri ArcGIS/Map, Socket SET & Socket GXP
● Tasks including, but not limited to, feature data collection as fresh collect, trigger based and DVOF updates. GEOINT updates like feature extraction, conflation, and scaling in a MXD and multiuser SDE team environment. Correcting existing data: shapefiles and data tables, using defensive collection methods
● Configure maps, data, and fields to support client’s expectations via the PSG and Extraction Guide
● Held a secret security clearance and have experience working with sensitive data
● Participate in company meetings and be an expert at building and maintaining relationships with team members, customers and vendors
Wet Chemistry Analyst
Test America
Apr 2018 – Oct 2018
● Performed various environmental test on soil and water samples including: Total Organic Halides (TOX), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX), Extractable Organic Halides (EOX) and Specific Gravity
● Met quality standards per company and EPA regulations producing reliable data
● Met strict due dates and hold times of samples to be test under high pressure production volumes
● Performed maintenance and standard upkeep on testing machines when needed
Chemistry Lab Tech
Emory & Henry College
Aug 2013 – May 2016
● Set-up lab equipment for classroom experiments, measured/mix chemicals
● Maintained chemical records: logged chemicals in and out of the storeroom through a digital database
● Cleaned/sterilized and/or maintained laboratory equipment
Pregnant and Parenting
Student Support Liaison
Southwest Virginia
Community College
May 2012- Aug 2013
● Organized and hosted on-campus events to recruit new student members. Gave public presentations and advocated for college enrollment at various community events and locations
● Answered phone calls/emails/mail for office, ran fax/copier machines, managed schedules for events, maintained files/records for program
●Developed brochures, flyers, and presentations for programming. Ran the program's public Facebook and Twitter page
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies
• Emory & Henry College: Emory, VA 2013-2016
Bachelor’s of Art in Geography
• Emory & Henry College: Emory, VA 2013-2016