Melinda Mensen

**** * ******* **. *******, WI ***66

Phone - 715-***-****

advqu7@r.postjobfree.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-mensen-b701477a/

PROFILE

I am an imaginative and creative graphic artist and writer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork, poetry and short stories. I am adept at generating innovative ideas and concepts and am extensively self-taught in creative writing and experienced in a variety of digital and traditional artwork. I am also a journeyman apothecary and enjoy landscaping and gardening, woodworking and role-playing with friends and family. I also operate occasionally as a Ghostwriter and perform online Data Annotation.

EXPERIENCE

Self-employed Freelance Artist - 03/2013 – Present

- Created unique fantasy sculptures to appeal to specific genres

- Digitally developed items for fundraising events

- Wrote and illustrated a full, personalized children’s book

- Extensive use of Adobe Creative Cloud programs

- Established/maintained, productive/professional work relationships

- Created a 20 pg., hand drawn coloring book

- Designed advertisements, trade show banners and signage

- Designed clipart cards for fundraising

-Wrote a unique Sherlock Holmes mystery that was recommended for publication

-Designed and created unique paintings, custom resin artwork, jewelry, and accent tables

Wal-Mart Automotive Service Technician - 08/2016 – 08/2019 - Performed basic/full-service oil changes, tire mounting and rotations and battery installations

- Organized and maintained clean shop area

- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extra hours to meet deadlines

- Provided outstanding customer service and maintained positive relationships with all customers and coworkers

- Oversaw the sales floor and front desk and assisted in sales

-Handled all incoming vehicles carefully with great attention to detail

Transportation Security and Behavior Detection Officer - 12/2001 - 02/2014

- Provided all manner of security functions to assure the safety of the traveling public.

- Surveyed all areas for signs of suspicious behavior or possible terrorist activity

- Provided exemplary customer service

- Attended ongoing education in Behavior Detection and Observation

- Operated all specialized x-ray and explosive trace detection equipment

U.S. Air Force - 01/1997 - 01/2001

- Military Service

- Performed various types of manual Labor

- Taught basic Survival Instruction Training to aircrew

-Performed computer-based records keeping

- Inspected and repaired various life-saving equipment utilized by B1 Bomber aircrew

- Took point in inventory management

- Transported munitions and minor explosive ordinance across base frequently

EDUCATION

UW Green Bay – Graduated with cum laude honors in May of 2022. Received my BFA in Writing and Applied Arts.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - 8/8 - 6/19

Completed 4 semesters in the Graphic Design Program before transferring to UWGB.

Aircrew Life Support Technical Training - 3/97 -5/97 - U.S. Air Force

Military Basic Training - 1/97 - 3/97 - U.S. Air Force

Northeast Wisconsin Lutheran High School - 8/91 - 6/95

General Education with a cumulative GPA of 3.5

SKILLS

Highly Proficient: Teamwork/Collaboration/Self-motivated/Professional/Strong Design Sense/Creative and Artistic/Creative Writing/Detail-oriented/Self-reliant/Active Learner/Gardening/Landscaping/Herbalism/Careful and Perceptive driver, from transporting explosives short distances to delivering live animals cross country

Proficient: Logo Creation/Graphic Design/Adobe Creative Suite: (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) /Visual Design/Leadership/Educator

VOLUNTEER WORK

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary: Animal/Snake Handler & Caretaker

Serpent Safari: Volunteer Caretaker & Tour Guide

Thistledown Greenhouse and Nursery: 2 years caring for succulents and specialty plants

Madison Area Herpetological Society: Former member and Educator

Archie’s Angels: Co-founder and Treasurer, Rescuer, Foster Caretaker & Educator

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