Melissa Kostos

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

All signs, from start to finish, are created in my basement studio and all are hand-crafted. I’ve learned how to use lots of power tools over the years and enjoy making something with my hands!! The paint I use is custom made so none of my signs are the same.  When I send someone their custom sign, I always wrap them and make them look like a present.  I want the customer to feel like they have received a gift, because people are "treating themselves to something nice" when buying an item from my shop.  By doing this, it allows them to enjoy the entire experience of purchasing something from my small business.  I have many repeat customers!!  Included on all packages is a personalized note and a breast cancer ribbon.   I include it as a reminder to get a mammogram! Tattered Charm was developed while I was battling breast cancer in 2018. A friend of mine introduced me to the world of making signs while I was going through chemo and surgeries. Fast forward to today, I have finished the treatments that left me a little “tattered” but through faith and love, cannabis and a little science, I am now able to create “charming” signs.