Melinda Akin
Grand Island,NE
Summary
A Woman of God and strong Christian who loves the Lord Jesus Christ. A passion and purpose for serving and helping all people.
A Professional with experience in social work, prepared to make impact. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy, with strong focus on team collaboration and resource coordination. Reliable and adaptable, known for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with mental health illness, disorders and awareness. Experience in working with children and families across diverse backgrounds socioeconomically, ages, religions, ethnicities/cultures, having mental illness, in active addictions and having disabilities and/or special needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon Delivery Route Driver
Blink Logistics
07.2025 - Current
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic regulations.
- Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
- Promoted company values through consistent demonstration of commitment to excellence during daily operations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace atmosphere by maintaining professionalism and courtesy when interacting with colleagues and supervisors.
- Fostered positive customer experiences by providing courteous service and handling inquiries with professionalism.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions and traffic scenarios to maintain punctual delivery schedules.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
Services Coordinator
Educational Services Unit 10
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Services Coordination for The Nebraska Early Development Network- serving the school districts of- Grand Island Northwest, St Paul, Centura, Wood River and Elba. Coordinated services to meet developmental, educational, financial, health care, child care, respite care, and other services.
- Created and Implemented IFSP's (Individual Family Service Plans) for clients ages 0-3 having special needs.
- Submitted monthly narratives to track progress goals on IFSP's.
- Held RBI's (Routine based interviews with families).
- Participated in Regional Planning Team meetings.
- Conducted home visits with families in coordination with school team professionals and medical providers.
- Submitted federal and state billing for services provided each month in the State system CONNECT, SRS and THERAP.
- Identified and referred clients and families to community resources.
- Worked in ChildFind by providing materials at community events and organizations to identify and gather referrals for children/families who may qualify for services.
- Facilitated communication between clients and educational staff to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored service quality, implementing improvements to enhance client satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
Technology Assistant
Grand Island Public Schools
09.2017 - 11.2022
- Office and Administrative duties.
- Librarian duties.
- Managing social media platforms and the Early Learning Center website.
- Conducted regular system maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal performance of technology resources across the school.
- Trained staff on new software features, enabling them to leverage technology for improved classroom outcomes.
- Maintained IT equipment inventory, tracking assets to support effective resource allocation and management.
- Provided technical support assistance to staff and students, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
Behavioral Support Paraprofessional
Grand Island Public Schools~ The Early Learning Center
01.2013 - 11.2022
- Supported students one-on-one having special needs and/or behavioral concerns in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive and language learning.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized behavioral plans for students with diverse needs.
- Monitored student interactions to promote positive social skills and conflict resolution.
- Supported students during transitions between activities to maintain focus and engagement.
- Recorded and reported student progress and behavioral incidents to inform instructional adjustments.
- Trained in de-escalation techniques to effectively manage challenging behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island, NESkills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service
- Vehicle inspections
- Commercial driving
- Delivery management
- Client advocacy
- Individualized family service plans
- Community liaison
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral assessment and modification
- Student support
- Mental health awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Problem-solving
- User training
- Data analytics
Amazon
ESU10
Grand Island Public Schools~Behavioral Support
Grand Island Public Schools-Technology Assistant
Timeline
Amazon Delivery Route Driver
Blink Logistics
07.2025 - Current
Services Coordinator
Educational Services Unit 10
11.2022 - 06.2025
Technology Assistant
Grand Island Public Schools
09.2017 - 11.2022
Behavioral Support Paraprofessional
Grand Island Public Schools~ The Early Learning Center
01.2013 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Public Schools
Church
New Life Community Church- 301 W 2nd street
Member of Women's Discipleship Group