Melissa Bentley

I moved to Lake County, California in 1997, from the Los Angeles area, where I worked as a technical writer and training developer. Working as a social worker in Lake County, in addition to case management, I wrote daily case notes, Quarterly Reports, and Court reports. From July 2007 until July 2008, I wrote newsletters for various organizations, and I was a member and Secretary of the local Grand Jury. As Secretary for the Grand Jury, I wrote and distributed meeting minutes on a weekly basis. I also wrote reports summarizing inspections of various County facilities. I contributed to the Annual Report in June 2008, through writing, editing and proofreading. In 2012, I formed my own company, Bentcorp, specializing in technical writing, editing, proofreading, training and training development. In February 2013, I self-published Euphoria - and other things, a short fantasy novel about two nymphs who live in the forest near a green pond, Euphoria. This is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. As a United States citizen, I can work for any employer and do not need a sponsor. My writing and editing/proofreading skills are excellent. English is my native language, and my word usage, grammar and spelling are expert. I am an experienced Word for Windows word-processor; I am speedy, efficient and pay close attention to detail.

• Communicator - I effectively and respectfully communicate with superiors, colleagues and staff.
• Confident - I am self-assured in my skills and talents, and I am willing to take on challenges and risks.
• Accountable - I take responsibility for my actions and follow through on my promises.
• Accurate - I am exact and make sure my work is mistake-free.

I was the first woman ever chosen as Chief Operator for the County of Los Angeles Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant in Carson, California in 1982.