Valleri L.

Merrill
Address: 4 Liberty Court, Wichita Falls, Texas Mobile: 701.215.0606 Email: valleri.merrill@gmail.com Maiden Name: Valleri L. Templeton

Education
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
August 2009- Present Pursuing Master of Science, Instructional Design and Technology Overall QPA4.0

Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS

August 2002-May 2006 Bachelor of ArtsHistory Honors College Member Overall QPA: 3.62, Cum Laude Conducted research for an honors thesis titled Loss of Innocence: American Perspectives on Military Operations since Vietnam Presented McNamaras Mea Culpa: In Retrospect The Lessons of Vietnam at the 2006 Mississippi Philological Association conference Contributing Editor and Coordinator of Interview Training and Alumnae Contacts for a research book entitled: Golden Days-Reminiscences of MSCW Alumnae, 1926-1957: A Project of the Alumnae and Students of MUW and the Southern Womens Institute published by the University Press of Mississippi; Listed as Valleri Templeton Merrill, Class of 2006; Published November 2008.

Work Experience
Graduate Student Worker University of North Dakota, Affirmative Action Office Grand Forks, ND Summer 2010
Writing, editing, and re-developing the University of North Dakotas Affirmative Action Plan Using AAPlanner 7.0 to calculate UNDs Minority and Women Availability, Job Group Utilization and Work Force Analysis Use excel to organize and analyze large data set Understanding the appropriate laws and codes, including Executive Order 11246 and Title 41 CFR 1-60.2 Other office duties as assigned

Instructional Technology Intern Mayville State University, Instructional Technology Dept. Mayville, ND Summer 2010
Using Instructional Design and Technology methodology to analyze and develop a design document for a Getting Started at Mayville State University Moodle Course Using various html codes and working within the LMS Moodle to develop an entire course Editing and developing content for Moodle Course Editing photos in Photoshop, using Adobe Captivate, and Articulate to develop content

Fitness Instructor United States Air Force, Millennium Fitness Corporation Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND April 2008-October 2010
Certified through National Aerobics and Fitness Trainers Association in Primary Group Exercise Instruction, Power Cycle Instruction, and PIYO: Pilates and Yoga through Turbokick Corporation Teaching a variety of classes including Circuit Training, Spin, Beginning and Intermediate Kickboxing, Pilates and Yoga, and Body Sculpt Work with a variety of military personnel and civilians to help them achieve their fitness goals with an upbeat and positive attitude

Volunteer Financial Bookkeeper Officer Spouses Club Thrift Shop Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND May 2009-May 2010
Balance daily totals, deposits and sales reports including closing month income statements, sales and disbursements, and calculate year end totals for yearly auditing Manage OSC Thrift Shop Bank Accounts by keeping bank ledgers balanced Disburse funds to Thrift Shop Consignors as needed and other charitable organizations

Education Advisor United States Air Force Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND August 2008-February 2009 (Contract Position ended)
Assisted Active Duty Air Force members with all aspects of education--choosing schools, degree programs, and specific classes Organized and approved Federal Tuition Assistance for Active Duty members to attend class Developed training program, including an intensive training session, for Grand Forks Air Force Bases Geographically Separated Units Education Representatives on new responsibilities and how to implement new procedures Handled all other administrative duties needed by Education Services Officer and other Education Technicians and Guidance Counselor

Interim Instructor of History and Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant Lake Region State College, Grand Forks, ND April 2008-February 2009
Instructed basic American History courses in Terms I & II, Fall 2008 on an interim basis Developed term schedule through coordination with Lake Region State College Instructors and Lake Region State College Director/Coordinator Edited Grand Forks Air Force Base Education and Training Center Fall 2008 Term Book using Adobe Pagemaker 7.0; worked with the various schools and Air Force Staff to publish term book in a timely manner Entered student applications, assisted military and civilian students with excellent customer service, and other basic office duties as assigned

Conference Services Specialist University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND March 2007-June 2007
Developed schedules and arrangements for national speakers, worked closely with all speakers to coordinate smooth transitions during conferences Responsible for submitting presenter qualifications to review boards for graduate credit and continuing education units Responsible for writing and editing presenter contracts

Credit Manager Wells Fargo Financial Columbus, MS & Grand Forks, ND June 2006-March 2007
Sold loans to current Wells Fargo customers through cold-calling techniques Helped customers understand financial issues including home mortgages, unsecured loans and credit cards Produced over $900,000 in new loan volume during tenure and nominated for Employee of the Month for the Charles Thybulle Mississippi-Tennessee District during November 2006

Student Intern Southern Womens Institute, Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS July 2005-June 2006
Selected, catalogued, and organized the Womens Research Library Organized the Golden Girl Oral History Research Project by developing a student workshop on oral histories for twenty students; conducted oral history interviews; transcribed and edited oral histories for publication (Book published in late Fall 2009) Assisted with special events such as the annual Welty Writers Symposium and the Tennessee Williams Weekend Tribute Weekend, as well as other office duties assigned

Administrative Assistant PEP Summer Program, Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Summer 2005
Organized registration and program fees, designed program t-shirt, and corresponded with 50+ students and parents regarding program issues and questions Served as a liaison between both the PEP Program Director and the MUW Office of Admissions Director and MUW Office of Residence Life Registered students for summer classes through Banner program, and maintained PEP budget by handling all purchasing requirements through the State of Mississippi budget system

Honors, Activities & Scholarships

Grand Forks AFB Officer Spouses Club2007-2009, First Vice President, 2009-2010 Board Year Grand Forks AFB 905 Air Refueling Squadron Key Spouse2008-2009 Presidents ListSpring 2003 Deans ListFall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2006 MUW Freshman Class Cheerleader2002-2003 MUW Cheerleader2002-2003 MUW Sophomore Class Secretary2003-2004 Student Government Association, Associate Justice2004-2006 Phi Alpha Theta2005-2006 W-Reps Student Recruitment Team2003-2006, Historian2005-2006 Hearin Leadership Program2002-2006; Conference Leader2003 Jester Honorary Social Club2004-2006; Vice President2005-2006 Featured in MUW Foundation Mailer for Humanities2005 MUW University Academic Scholarship Robert M. Hearin Leader Scholarship Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Nellie S. Keirn Foundation Scholarship Jeraldine Day Prudence Foundation Scholarship Lottie M. Howard MUW History Scholarship

Skills
Critical thinking, research methods, excellent oral and written communication skills, proofreading, editing, proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, Macintosh operating systems, Novell products, Adobe Pagemaker 7.0, Photoshop Elements 4.0 and Creative Suites 2 and 3

Referrals
Dr. Woei Hung Associate Professor University of North Dakota, Instructional Design and Technology Department woei.hung@und.nodak.edu Office: 701.777.3486 Dr. Bridget S. Pieschel Director, Resident Scholar, Professor of English Southern Womens Institute pieschel@swi.muw.edu Office: 662.241.6125 Dr. Thomas G. Velek Professor of History, Director Ina E. Gordy Honors College Mississippi University for Women tvelek@as.muw.edu Home: 662.245.1032 Office: 662.329.7393 Shelley McNees Assistant Director of Admissions Mississippi University for Women smcnees@admissions.muw.edu Office: 662.329.7108 Mobile: 662.574.9999