Melinda Howard
Oak Harbor
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Oak Harbor Public Schools
Oak Harbor
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Provided individualized attention to students during group activities to foster learning and participation.
- Supported teachers in executing lesson plans and instructional activities to enhance student engagement.
- Supported instructional aides in providing assistance to teachers during class time.
- Ensured student safety in classroom and outdoor environments to promote a secure learning atmosphere.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Massage Therapist
Seaside spa & salon
Coupeville
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Delivered customized therapeutic massage services to enhance client well-being.
- Educated clients on wellness and self-care practices.
- Ensured clean, organized treatment environment to promote client comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with spa team to enhance service offerings.
Software Test Engineer II
International Game Technology (IGT)
Reno
06.2004 - 05.2010
- Supported software testing and created administrative documentation for multiple gaming systems projects to enhance project clarity.
- Entered, tracked, and analyzed data related to testing results and system performance.
- Maintained communication between design and compliance departments to ensure alignment on project requirements and standards.
- Assisted with report preparation and coordinated test run scheduling and updates with internal teams to streamline testing processes.
- Ensured timely documentation of technical issues and resolutions for auditing and quality assurance.
System Engineer
International Game Technology (IGT)
Reno
07.2001 - 06.2004
- Delivered administrative and technical support for network-based gaming systems across multiple sites, ensuring system reliability and user satisfaction.
- Coordinated on-call scheduling for nationwide system installations and maintenance, optimizing resource allocation and response times.
- Collaborated with marketing, QA, and engineering teams on cross-departmental projects to enhance system functionality and user experience.
- Created and maintained detailed logs, error reports, and enhancement requests in collaboration with developers.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Massage Therapist
Port Townsend School of Massage
Port Townsend, WA11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ03.2001
Skills
- Educational Support
- Instructional Assistance
- Student Engagement
- Teacher support
- Scheduling
- Calendar Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Communication
Additional Qualifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in fast-paced office environments.
- Experienced in handling confidential information and maintaining professional client interactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Timeline
Paraeducator
Oak Harbor Public Schools
09.2019 - 03.2020
Massage Therapist
Seaside spa & salon
09.2016 - 11.2018
Software Test Engineer II
International Game Technology (IGT)
06.2004 - 05.2010
System Engineer
International Game Technology (IGT)
07.2001 - 06.2004
Certificate of Completion - Licensed Massage Therapist
Port Townsend School of Massage
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University