Writing & Applied Arts, Retail Management, Security, Military Service
Resume:
Melinda (Mindy) Mensen
**** *. ******* **. *******, WI 54166
*************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-mensen-b701477a/
EDUCATION
Fox Valley Technical College – Appleton, WI
Innovation Accelerator Program for Veterans – 04/2022 – 08/2022
Received a certificate of completion for this accelerated business and marketing program
University of Wisconsin Green Bay – Green Bay, WI
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Cum Laude Honors – 05/2022
Major – Writing and Applied Arts – GPA 3.7
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Green Bay, WI
Varied – 08/2018 – 06/2019
Completed coursework in Solar Energy Technology, Graphic Design and Landscaping
RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Urban Writers – Remote
Ghostwriter – 10/2021 – Present
Researched specific topics per customer request
Proofread and formatted information
Edited content for any grammatical or spelling errors
Conceptualized and created a full, 20,000 word DIY guide on building solar greenhouses
Promoted to the highest of 4 writing tiers within the company after the very first assignment
Collaborated with a team of editors, administrators, and the client to produce quality work
Data Annotation – Remote
Annotator – 12/2021 – Present
Employed a wide range of skill sets which vary greatly depending upon each specific project
Assisted Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs to recognize and identify online information correctly as it continued to develop and evolve
Paired graphics and written information in specific ways to ensure compatibility with learning AI programs
Edited and corrected errors in online informational material for search engine optimization (SEO)
Matched tweets and other similar content into the proper informational categories
Proofread online posts prior to release to identify and correct any sensitive content
Freelance Writer and Artist – Remote
03/2013 – Present
Wrote and illustrated a fully personalized children’s book
Developed an original, novelette length Sherlock Holmes mystery that was recommended for publication
Designed advertisements, trade show banners, pamphlets, signage, and custom clipart for fundraising events.
Designed, laid out and published an original adult coloring book
The Teaching Press – Green Bay, WI
Publishing Intern – 01/2022 – 05/2022
Collaborated with a team of fellow students and a professor for this student-run and operated in-house publishing company at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Wrote, edited, printed and published books for private clients to include: “Call Me Morgue” by Morgan Moran and “The Green Bay Way” by Peter Kraker
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wal-Mart Automotive – Shawano, WI
Shop Supervisor/Service Technician - 08/2016 – 08/2019
Oversaw shop operations and trained new technicians regularly
Experienced Service Writer
Upheld impeccable organizational skills
Provided outstanding customer service while maintaining consistent, positive working relationships
Transportation Security Administration
Behavior Detection Officer - 10/2009 - 02/2014
Provided exemplary customer service and ensured the continued safety of the traveling public
Maintained peak observational skills in every aspect of the job
Adjusted communication skills to ensure the utmost clarity, comfort and compliance during security protocols
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
United States Air Force – Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Military Service – 01/1997 – 01/2001
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Writing – Creative writing, service writing, editing, proofreading, report writing, research, layout, literary coding, academic writing
Computer Skills – Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Slides, Jamboard
General – Collaboration and teamwork, self-motivated, professional, imaginative, detail-oriented, self-reliant, active learner, leadership, educator, public speaking, marketing
Art and Design – Logo and brand creation, strong design sense, graphic design, visual design
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