Melvin U Mendez

memendez11@gmail.com (219) 204-6061

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Communication, Journalism May 2019
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis IN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Spanish and English fluency
Public speaking skills

EXPERIENCE
Editorial Assistant Jan. 2016- Present
The Reflector & The Reflector Online
Write and edit articles for a biweekly publication
Design and create graphics for a biweekly publication
Work in the design and editorial tracks of the publication
Residential Assistant Aug. 2016- May 2017
The University of Indianapolis
Act as a facilitator for the residence hall community and enhance the social,
educational, intellectual and cultural development of each individual
Articulate to students the philosophy and policies of Residence Life and the
University and represent the office as a role model in all facets of university life
Coordinate and manage monthly floor events to engage student body
Orientation Leader April 2016- Aug. 2016
The University of Indianapolis
Led groups of students through Summer Registration, Transfer Registration and
campus leadership (900+ students)
Served as an ambassador for the university as well as specific departments and
centers
Staff Writer Aug. 2015- Dec. 2015
The Reflector & The Reflector Online
Wrote articles for a biweekly publication
Designed and created graphics for a biweekly production
Worked in the design track of the publication