Melodie J.

Whitmore
500 W. Lake Lansing Rd. Apt D-19 | East Lansing, MI 48823
whitmo43@msu.edu | 989 / 763 - 6050

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position in a magazine or website in a photo related field

SKILLS PROFILE
 Excellent communication skills built through work in several customer service areas
 Ability to work under deadlines learned from my classwork as well as my time at Framer’s Edge
 Enjoy acquiring new skills and working with all types of people

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art Expected May 2012

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
 3.6/4.0 GPA overall, 4.0/4.0 GPA in classes within major
 Concentration in photography and graphic design
 Skills learned in classes, such as lighting and composition, helped prepare for future career

WORK EXPERIENCE

Court One Athletic Club, Okemos, MI Dec 2010-Present

Customer Service Representative
 Developed excellent people and problem solving skills
 Kept standards of cleanliness in the club by picking up tennis balls on the courts, cleaning the locker
rooms, and washing towels
 Kept track of all financial transactions during my shift

Framer’s Edge, Okemos, MI June 2010-Dec 2010

Framer
 Worked with customers to design mat and frame set ups to complement their artwork
 Assembled frames and cut mats
 Completed inventory and ordering each week
 Worked under a deadline to complete the customer’s orders in a timely manner.

Biggby Coffee Company, Lansing, MI Feb 2010-June 2010

Barista, Shift Leader
 Created food and coffee drinks according to standards
 Supervised other baristas during shift
 Completed inventory at the beginning of each shift
 Counted cash drawers at end of each shift and prepared deposits
The Springs Camp, Gladwin MI May 2008-August 2008
Camp Counselor, Group Facilitator, Assistant Program Staff

 Supervised up to twelve girls for a week-long camp session. Responsibilities included teaching of
outdoor activities such as: archery, rifery, and rock wall climbing, and supervision of group games,
swimming and chapel sessions
 Facilitated group growth sessions and low ropes course sessions
 Worked with a partner to plan games and run various activities such as: calling cabins in to meals
and mail call during a week of camp

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Northpointe Community Church August 2010-present

 Lead JV small group of 15 girls.

 Responsibilities include: Supervising youth, planning activities, creating lesson plans.
 Facilitate the youth in group cooperatives designed to promote group cohesion, diligence,
leadership, and good morals.

Fellowship Baptist Academy, Carson City MI Oct 2008-Feb 2009

 Coached high school girls cheerleading

 Responsibilities included: teaching correct stretching and stunting methods
 Choreographed homecoming halftime dance routine