Melissa Sue Stanley
Wheaton, Illinois
melissastanley727@yahoo.com
EXHIBITIONS:
Art Expo 2004
Dreambox Foto, Chicago IL
May 7 - 22, 2004
Participant
The College of DuPage Tattoo Project
College of DuPage Wings Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL
April, 2005
Collaborative effort with Patrick McGuan and Joe Varisco .
Photographed hundreds of tattoos at the college for display in a photo mural/display
Coordinated gallery proposal, installation, exhibition, and all press.
EDUCATION:
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Wheaton, IL
Graduated in 1999 with studies in Honors English, Honors Art, and French
Kishwaukee Community College
Malta, IL
Several classes between 2000 and 2001 studying visual art
WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2004 – Present: Water Quality Association, Lisle, IL.
Product Certification Coordinator, CWS-II
Job Description:
- Coordinating the certification of all water treatment products through the Gold Seal Product Certification Program.
- Maintaining personal educational certification (Currently Certified Water Specialist CWS-II).
- Knowledge and experience with NSF/ANSI Standards for water treatment devices, components, and additives (especially NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 44, 55, 58, 60, and 61. Also all WQA standards, certification guidelines / policies, and Code of Ethics).
- Daily communication with professionals from major corporations in the Water Treatment Industry.
- Conducting reviews of all manufacturer literature to ensure compliance with the appropriate industry standards and with WQA's Code of Ethics.
- Ensuring that all work included in test files submitted for certification has been conducted according to industry standards.
- Working with the Quality Manager to ensure that all product Certifications are compliant with the Quality Assurance Plan, Gold Seal Certification Policies, Certification Guidelines, and applicable industry standards; and ensuring that certification files are updated to comply with changes made to the above listed documents.
- Keeping all Certification files organized and up to date.
- Monitoring certification expirations.
- All certification related invoicing.
- Maintaining the audit web site for companies with any out of the ordinary items that need to be addressed during a facility assessment.
- Following up with manufacturers to resolve audit findings and action items.
A Product Certification Coordinator reports to the Product Certification Supervisor and ultimately the Director of Product Certification.
Apr. 2002 – July 2004: Phonak Hearing Systems, Warrenville, IL.
Team Leader of Data Entry Dept.
- Management of employees in a professional, corporate environment
- Overseeing all workflow in and out of department
- Training new employees on AS400 network and company procedures
- Entering orders on AS400
- Handling priority orders for Government clinics
- Interacting professionally with employees of all office departments such as Sales and Customer Service
- Multi-tasking on a variety of clerical duties
Nov. 2001 - Apr. 2002: J.C.Penny, Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, IL
Stock Replenisher
- Upkeep of overall visual themes
- Worked with monthly planners to keep sales floor updated
Nov. 2001 – Apr. 2002: Steak & Shake Restaurant, Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, IL
Waitress
- Responded quickly and accurately to customer’s needs
- General waitress duties
Sept. 2000 – Sept. 2001: Whole Foods Market, Wheaton, IL
Team Trainer
- Trained all new hires to cashier department in policies and operations, company standards and philosophy
- Assistant Sign Creator. Produced large drawings on over-sized chalkboards for different areas of the store
- Service Desk Associate. Answering telephones, handling customer issues, giving refunds
June 2000 – Sept. 2000: Ltd. Express, Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee, IL
Stock Manager, Visual Assistant
- Oversaw working order of stock rooms
- Handled all incoming and outgoing freight and stock
- Assisted Visual Manager in floor changes
March 2000 – June 2000: Levi’s Outlet, Huntley, IL
Sales Associate
- Cashier work and assisting customers
March 1999 – Feb. 2000: Whole Foods Market, Wheaton, IL
Cashier
- Ringing orders
- Service Desk associate
Sept. 1998 – March 1999: Maddie’s Hallmark, Warrenville, IL
Sales Associate
- Assisted customers with purchases
- Basic floral design