| Mellinda "Mel" G. Hansen-Holloway, M.R.E., Th.M. [email protected] |
| Qualifications |
| I am a gifted teacher and a good organizer who is easily adaptable and works well with people of all ages and background. I have worked as an instructor, trainer and tutor in both secular and religious settings. My responsibilities have included coordinating large group meetings and events, training both paid and volunteer staff, developing and maintaining a budget, and assigning work. I research, create, write, and edit business communications and documents including curriculum, business plans, grants, convention displays and marketing material. In addition, I have been instrumental in creating and implementing office policy and proceedures. I am a former Diaconal Minister from the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and a current lay leader in the North Carolina UMC |
| Work History |
| Owner, Mellinda "Mel" G. Hansen-Holloway Consulting An expert in adult education, Christian education, art theology and event planning and experienced in forming non-profit organizations, I offer consulting services to individuals and institutions. Clients have used my services for community research and outreach, creating documentation for non-profit organizations, developing retreats and Christian education programs, and designing educational and training plans for businesses teaching churches and religious institutions how to use art in their worship and ministries. I also offer guest speaking services. Horse Trainer / Riding Instructor / Judge I have been offering riding lessons and training horses for the last 10 years. I am a World Sidesaddle Federation, Inc. Certified Sidesaddle Instructor / Judge. Administrative Assistant, Catering services, RBC Center, Raleigh, NC. I provide backup support on site for catering service positions during events and adminster database information for consession stand reconciliation. Editor, Mosaic Monthly, Published by the Mosaic Rural Wellness Center, Inc. I edited, wrote feature stories, and arranged for distribution of a monthly community based publication. Professor of Christian Education, Apex School of Theology I have been instrumental in the formation of and teaching in the Christian Education Masters program at A.S. T. in Apex, NC Resource Team, Whitcom International, Inc I was a member of the Spherion Resource Team which supplied backup support for the Spherion contract positions of IBM, Corp. This is the same postion as the PCS, Inc. My contract was sold to a new cotnratcor. Resource Team, PCS, Inc. I was a member of the Spherion Resource Team which supplied backup support for the Spherion Contract positions of IBM, Corp. Responsibilities varied greatly and included working in the secretarial pool, administrating databases, administrative support, executive assistant to Sr. Executive on site, creating user documentation and training curriculum for new internal computer programs, training both contractors and IBM employees, and handling "hot spots" on site. Office Assistant, APPLE REALTY I was responsible for managing the office and acted as the property manager when he was out of town. Reader, Measurement, Inc. I was responsible for reading, assessing and grading standardized tests in and accurate and timely manner. Director of Christian Education, Central United Methodist Church I supervised all Education activities, developed, coordinated and taught workshops, reorganized the Education Committee for more efficient operations: and strengthened existing education programs and ministries. I also lead retreats, developed church educational polices, worked with the youth group, and contributed to the children's ministries. |
| 1992- present |
| 1999- 2005 |
| 1992- present |
| 2003- 2005 |
| 1997-1998 |
| 1997-1997 |
| 1996-1997 |
| Education |
| 1992 1989-1990 May 1989 |
| North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Doctorate of Education. Graduated Cum Laude in Dec. 2008) Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC. Master of Theology and Master of Christian Education. (I worked on these degrees concurrently and completed the MRE in May and the ThM in December.) College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. Bachelors of Arts (Cum Laude) Tylor School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 30 credit hours Brevard College, Brevard, NC. Associates of Fine Arts (Magna Cum Laude) |
| Computer Skills |
| I have a working knowledge of the following computer programs: |
| Microsoft Office Suite Lotus Smart Suite (including Lotus Word Pro, Freelance, Notes, and other programs) Word Perfect Adobe programs NVivo 7 (qualtiative research progam |
| Professional and Nonprofit Organizations |
| I am an active member of the North Carolina United Methodist Annual Conference and The National Methodis Federation for Social Action, the Vice President of South East Aside., a member of the International Arabian Horse Association and USA Equestrian. I am a former member of the South Carolina UMC, the SC Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Socal Action, and the former Secratary for the Board of Directors of the Mosaic Rural Wellness Center, Inc. |
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| Annointed Zephyr Winds Resume |
| t2008 1995 |
| 2005-2007 |
| Awards and Recognitions |
| Madison International Who's Who- a Business to business and small business networking directory for Executives & Professionals. |
| 2005-2007 |
| Who's Who Among Students - For more than 60 years, Who's Who Among Students has annually honored outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements. |
| 2005 |
| 1991-1992, 1988 |
| National Deans List - I was listed in the National Deans List on multiple occasions. |
| 2005 |
| Apex School of Theology Presidental Award - Recognized by the President of Apex School of Theology for my services to the school and my excellence in teaching. |
| 1998-2003 |
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| 2008- present |