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Melinda Wright

Salem,VA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Officer I

Roanoke County Emergency Communications
01.2025 - Current


  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in emergency communications and technology advancements.
  • Effectively managed stressful situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing crucial support to both callers and first responders.
  • Scanned suspects with NCIS per police requests to determine criminal and driver history, vehicle registration information and license status.
  • Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance tasks, minimizing downtime due to technical issues within the dispatch center environment.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.

Independent Sales Consultant

Norwex
03.2018 - Current
  • Conveyed love of products sold and devotion to company, customers and brand in sales presentations to establish credibility and make personal connections with clients.
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations, ensuring clients understood the benefits and value of the products offered.
  • Managed client accounts effectively, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring repeat business opportunities.
  • Expanded client base through effective networking and referrals, leading to significant business growth.
  • Delivered engaging sales pitches that highlighted unique selling points of products or services offered.
  • Stayed current on industry trends through continuous learning and attending relevant workshop seminars.

Business Owner

Melinda's Cleaning Services
09.2020 - 01.2025
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.

Missionary

Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Fundraising
  • Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
  • ASL interpreted for church events
  • Homeschooled my own children
  • Developed, designed, and ran the social media, website, blog, and emails to to supporters

Missionary

Silent Word Ministries International
06.2014 - 01.2020


  • Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
  • Taught children's classes and assisted in church nurseries
  • Interpreted and taught adults and children in ASL
  • Presented our ministry work and goals around the nation for support raising
  • Managed our social media page
  • Homeschooled our children while traveling
  • Traveled to England and met ministry workers there to learn more about the work opportunities there
  • Designed and managed our webpage

Children's Ministry Director

Beacon Baptist Church
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Ministry Intern

Stanley Heights Baptist Church
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Coordinated communications efforts for the ministry, including social media updates, newsletter articles, and website content.
  • Enhanced ministry outreach by organizing community events and coordinating volunteer efforts.
  • Offered support during times crisis situations faced by congregants providing spiritual guidance, emotional comfort or practical assistance as needed.
  • ASL interpreting
  • Led a children's class
  • Participated in various outreach programs.

Daycare Worker

Lakeside Baptist Church
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
  • Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
  • Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication about their child''s progress and daily experiences.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively by employing positive reinforcement techniques and redirecting negative actions towards more constructive outlets.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Instructional Assistant

Roanoke County Public Schools
09.2010 - 12.2011
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s academic performance and any areas requiring additional support or intervention.

Deli Associate

Meijer
05.2006 - 07.2010
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

Library Clerk

The Crown College of the Bible
01.2007 - 05.2010
  • Provided a welcoming environment for patrons by maintaining a clean, orderly, and inviting space for reading, studying, or browsing.
  • Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
  • Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate assistance with locating materials and resources.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.

Library Page

Charlotte Community Library
05.2008 - 08.2008

My library supervisor called and asked me to come back to work here over the summer to assist with getting the library back in order. She stated I was her best, and the other page could not keep up.

Library Page

Charlotte Community Library
08.2004 - 08.2006
  • Maintained an orderly and welcoming environment through regular shelf-reading and straightening of materials.
  • Enhanced patron experience by efficiently shelving and organizing materials according to library classification systems.
  • Interacted professionally with diverse populations while addressing their unique needs in a respectful manner.
  • Conducted regular audits of library holdings to identify damaged or outdated materials for removal or replacement.
  • Collaborated with fellow library staff on inventory management, reducing the number of misplaced or lost items.

Education

No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01-2024

Bachelor's in Biblical Studies & Missions - Deaf Ministry

The Crown College of The Bible
Powell, TN
05-2010

Skills

  • Education
  • Crisis management
  • Record keeping
  • Public relations

Timeline

Communications Officer I

Roanoke County Emergency Communications
01.2025 - Current

Business Owner

Melinda's Cleaning Services
09.2020 - 01.2025

Independent Sales Consultant

Norwex
03.2018 - Current

Missionary

Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
03.2018 - 01.2020

Missionary

Silent Word Ministries International
06.2014 - 01.2020

Ministry Intern

Stanley Heights Baptist Church
09.2013 - 05.2014

Daycare Worker

Lakeside Baptist Church
08.2012 - 09.2013

Children's Ministry Director

Beacon Baptist Church
01.2011 - 08.2014

Instructional Assistant

Roanoke County Public Schools
09.2010 - 12.2011

Library Page

Charlotte Community Library
05.2008 - 08.2008

Library Clerk

The Crown College of the Bible
01.2007 - 05.2010

Deli Associate

Meijer
05.2006 - 07.2010

Library Page

Charlotte Community Library
08.2004 - 08.2006

No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding

Ashworth College

Bachelor's in Biblical Studies & Missions - Deaf Ministry

The Crown College of The Bible
Melinda Wright