Resume for Melissa M. Mills of New Boston, MI
email address: misty@mistymills.com


CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Experience gained in a corporate setting.

03/02 – Present
University of Michigan
Word Processor / Web Designer
Department of Pathology
Responsibilities include:
* Design, creation and maintenance of departmental webpage.
* Overseeing the work of webpage committee members.
* Desktop publishing and graphic design for department.
* Providing secretarial coverage for all emeritus faculty.
* Assisting financial clerks in keeping accurate balances in departmental funding 
accounts.


10/96 - Present
M3 Designs (formerly Dunaway Designs)
Freelance desktop publishing and graphic arts specialist
Areas of specialty include:
* Desktop publishing including: brochures, flyers, mailers, postcards, business cards and 
newsletters for small businesses.
* Creation of logo designs for small businesses.
* Design of interactive, pleasing webpages for small businesses.


PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience gained in a non-corporate setting.

06/00 – 06/01
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI
Co-Chair of Promotions and Marketing Committee
* Provided guidance and assign tasks to committee members.
* Assisted in development for seasonal marketing and promotion strategies.
* Created brochures, flyers, mailings, posters, programs and print ads for newspapers and 
monthly entertainment magazines for local AACT productions. (Portfolio of work 
available upon request.)

Presently I assist several local non-profit groups in such a capacity.


COMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Software packages:
Adobe Acrobat Distiller
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Macromedia MX Suite (Dreamweaver, Flash)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
(Also others not listed here)



HIGHER EDUCATION

Detroit College of Business - Attended 2 part-time semesters during senior year of high 
school
Major: Computer Information Systems

Henry Ford Community College - Attended 3 part-time semesters
Major: Computer Programming                 Minor: Music

Washtenaw Community College – Currently finishing Graphic Design degree


OTHER INFORMATION

I achieved 'Master' rating on Microsoft Word through Manpower testing, Fall 1998.
I achieved 'Excellent' rating on Microsoft Excel through Manpower testing, Fall 1998.
My typing rate is 92 WPM with 95% accuracy through Manpower testing, Fall 1998.
I am familiar with medical terminology.
I have had ad designs published in newspapers and local entertainment guides.