Melissa B. Twining
Customer Service Associate
Williamsburg, VA
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Searching a position as a drafting intern or technician where I may draw, model, or revise existing documents to suit potential or actual clients. Archiving and/or modifying drawings in a business or documents office is my career objective.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Design Consultant
Floor and Decor - Hampton, VA
August 2018 to March 2019
Helped home owners and contractors envision and design their perfect spaces, aesthetically speaking. Wrote purchase orders according to square footage needs. Team player. AutoCAD Technician
Hampton Machine Shop - Newport News, VA
November 2017 to January 2018
Clip and paste method and drawing small machine parts for Newport News Shipyard. Cashier/Customer Service
7-11 - Hampton, VA
April 2017 to November 2017
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Cashier/Customer Service
FasMart - Williamsburg, VA
December 2016 to February 2017
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Sign Holder and Stocker
Williamsburg Gold Buyers - Williamsburg, VA
September 2016 to November 2016
Advertising, Stocking, etc.
Homeschooling Instructor
Stay-at-Home Mom @ Twinings' Household - Williamsburg, VA November 2000 to February 2016
Based on family needs, stayed home to raise and instruct our son for the last fifteen plus years. Used various Judeo-Christian curricula and materials to Grade 10 and began preparing/tutoring our son to pass his G.E.D. based on his interests in languages (Hebrew, English, and French) and his love of graphic arts. CAD Technician
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority - Newport News, VA December 1998 to December 1999
Managed architectural archives and drafting equipment (including industry professional scanners and printers) for Civil Engineer Dreama Stimely.
Special Education Teacher and Administrator
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) - Augusta, GA August 1995 to June 1996
Taught students of varying ages (primarily middle and high school) and various educational levels in communal youth prison. Trained in behavioral management at Georgian Police Academy. Remained on-call to advise staff in emergency situations. Evaluated student progress based on individual tests and assessment measures. Worked directly for Angela Cosby, RYDC Director.
Special Education Teacher for Emotionally or Learning Disabled Students Newport News Public Schools - Newport News, VA
August 1991 to June 1994
Taught elementary students in classrooms (averaging fifteen students at a time). Authored I.E.P.'s (Individualized Education Plans) which were tailored to address and meet the Virginia State Objectives of Learning, parental concerns, and student interests. Utilized motivational reward and discipline program to inform students and parents on learner progress. Gradually and regularly evaluated an individual's progress according to I.E.P. standards and objectives set up at beginning of program. Carried out administrative functions and paperwork needed by the Principal on an as-needed basis.
Hotel Clerk and Cashier
Williamsburg Lodge/ Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - Williamsburg, VA November 1989 to August 1990
Registered guests and advised/directed guests according to their hospitality needs during their stay with us. Booked hotel room/nights and checked guests in/out while explaining their expenses and paid entries. Advised regarding local tourism and travel plans.
Education
Associate (Ongoing Studies) in AutoCAD Drawing for Engineering and Architectural Fields
Thomas Nelson Community College - Williamsburg, VA 1998 to 1999
Master's in Special Education (ED and LD Endorsements) William and Mary College - Williamsburg, VA
1990 to 1991
B.A. in French
Mary Washington College - Fredericksburg, VA
1983 to 1987
Skills
Autocad (2 years), Drafting (2 years), Teaching (10+ years), Organizational Skills (2 years), Retail Sales (3 years), CPR, Time Management