Melissa Kosciusko
Waite Park,MN
Summary
Dynamic artist and skilled laborer with a proven track record at Timberline Tree and Landscape. Expert in acrylic painting and visual storytelling, I excel in teamwork and problem-solving. Successfully contributed to high-quality projects while ensuring safety and efficiency, showcasing my superb attention to detail and business acumen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Artist
Self Employed Web
Waite Park, MN
01.2009 - 2025
- Created original artwork using various mediums to explore artistic concepts and techniques.
- Participated in local art exhibitions to showcase work, gaining exposure and understanding of audience engagement.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Construction Skilled Laborer
Local 17 Laborers Union
Newburgh, NY
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Operated hand and power tools for various construction tasks.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople in completing projects efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed blueprints and schematics to execute building plans accurately.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to maximize operational efficiency.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks.
- Performed concrete work including forming, pouring, finishing for foundations and slabs, contributing to sturdy building structures.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite to improve productivity and reduce risks of accidents.
- Utilized various power tools, such as drills, saws, and jackhammers, to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in the construction of commercial buildings, ensuring high-quality workmanship throughout the process.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities for skill development, maintaining a high level of expertise within the construction industry.
- Participated in demolition projects while adhering to safety procedures to prevent injuries or property damage.
- Collaborated with project managers for smooth execution of daily activities, meeting deadlines consistently.
- Fostered positive relationships with coworkers resulting in effective communication that led to successful project completion.
- Loadedunloaded materials from delivery trucks promptly without causing any damage or delay to construction progress.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Operating Engineer
Timberline Tree and Lanscape
Nyack, NY
06.2002 - 02.2006
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational tasks efficiently and effectiv
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to quality control measures and operational guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Contributed to successful projects completion with effective communication between stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and clients.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Ensured safety at work sites, adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
- Supported efficient workflow processes through timely procurement of necessary parts, materials, or services from vendors or suppliers as needed.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Established strong working relationships with cross-functional teams comprising various stakeholders such as management personnel from other departments within the organization resulting in seamless coordination efforts throughout all levels of operation.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
Education
Certification - Cranial Sacral Therapy
Upledger Institute
Palm Beach Gardens, FL09-2015
Certified Instructor - Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga
New Paltz, NY04-2014
Certification - Erosion Controle
Local 17 Apprentice Program
Newburgh, NY03-2009
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Visual art creation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Excellent team player
- Superb attention to detail
- Visual storytelling
- Logo creation
- Complex problem solver
- Business sense
Certification
- Traffic Controller /Certification Local 17 Union] - 2007
- Live Gas Pipe Fusion/Certification Local 17 Union - 2009
- Osha Safety 30 Training - 2007
- Concrete Pouring Training - 2008
- Scaffold Building Training/ Certification - 2010
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Artist
Self Employed Web
01.2009 - 2025
Construction Skilled Laborer
Local 17 Laborers Union
05.2007 - 03.2011
Operating Engineer
Timberline Tree and Lanscape
06.2002 - 02.2006
Certification - Cranial Sacral Therapy
Upledger Institute
Certified Instructor - Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga
Certification - Erosion Controle
Local 17 Apprentice Program