SCOT D. MELLOR

Craftsman/Artist Mint Hill, NC

704-996-0164

scotmellor@carolina.rr.com

Portrait by PortratEFX of Charlotte

www.portraitefx.com/charlotte

COVER LETTER

Dear Sir or Madam: I am seeking full or part time employment in the Charlotte area and have included my résumé, portfolio and other related information for your review. I have a BA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City along with a diverse list of skills and qualifications ranging from owning a successful home improvement business to Web design and other computer skills in the technology field. I also have extensive restaurant experience. For my most recent employer I assembled a wide variety of custom-designed fireplace mantels, built-in closet systems, TV niches, and bookshelves for installation into many new Charlotte homes. I worked closely with designers to improve layouts and CNC router technicians to improve workflow. I strive to be organized in every facet of my work and possess a creative eye for functional design. During almost every part of my work experience, I regularly interacted with the public on numerous levels. My qualifications will benefit any assembly, product or web-based small business. I am easy to train, self-motivated and reliable, and capable of handling production and/or computer based tasks in addition to providing professional customer service. I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss my qualifications further with you. Very truly yours,

Scot D. Mellor

RÉSUMÉ

Profile:

Strong communications, organizational, and problem-solving skills Detail oriented; able to work in a group or independently Able to perform quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines Self starter; able to prioritize, research, coordinate, and follow through with projects

Skills: Hands-on:

Home remodeling and repair Custom carpentry, model and prop-making Decorative painting, sculpting, drafting,

illustration

Computer:

Photoshop, Illustrator, product and photo treatment, page layout, web and 3D animation applications

HTML, MS Office, tracking and organization applications

Employment: CAROLINA BUILDING SERVICES, Mooresville, NC

Craftsman/Assembler 6/07 – 10/08

Manufactured custom-designed MDF cabinetry, windows seats, built-in shelving units, and fireplace mantels

Collaborated with designers, CNC router technicians, and painters to ensure product quality

HAPPY2HELP! HANDYMAN AND HOME IMPROVEMENT, Charlotte, NC

Owner/Operator 1/03 – 5/07

Created company based on previous home improvement skills Proficient in all techniques, tools, materials required for high quality project results Created systems of organization for office, mobile workshop, home workshop Created all print and digital advertising materials Knowledge of building codes, project estimation, and scheduling strategies Established long-term relationships with clients for small repairs to full-scale remodeling

PLANNED GIVING DESIGN CENTER, Matthews, NC

Webmaster 11/00 – 12/02

Provided e-mail and phone-based customer service and technical support for community foundation websites and planned giving advisors

Trained clients on content management system and member database tools Built new client websites from template system and installed requested updates Created and installed graphics for website products

CARBONMEDIA, LLC , NYC, NY

Production Manager 2/98 – 3/00

Created production department for 3-year old Internet startup company Worked closely with producers, designers, and programmers to guide projects through

production Created company documentation and created information gathering tools to facilitate

content gathering and improve communication with clients

TRIK FILM EFFECTS, Metuchen, NJ

Animation Production Assistant 10/96 – 11/97

Assisted with set construction, armatures, and effects for 35 mm stop-motion film

* 20 years experience in all aspects of restaurant production and service *

Education: SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, New York, NY B.F.A. Cartooning/Illustration 1995

LETTER OF REFERENCE

To view examples of this company’s products

http://www.carolinabuildingservices.smugmug.com/

CARPENTRY PORTFOLIO

Scot was the sole proprietor and operator of

Happy2Help! Handyman and Home Improvement for 5 years.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

AND

WORK STATIONS

CABINET

RESURFACING

TILE

BACKSPLASH

GRANITE

COUNTERTOP

KITCHEN

REMODELING

CABINET

RECONFIGURATION

SHELVING

SYSTEM

WINDOW BENCH

TOY BOX

SHELVING

UNIT

FIREPLACE

FAÇADE

OAK

HANDRAIL

ENTRY

RECONFIGURATION

CHIPPENDALE

HANDRAILS

TRELLIS

PORTICO

SIGN

SHELTER

CHILDREN’S

PICNIC TABLE

ROLLING

STORAGE

LIGHT

FIXTURE

COMPACT

DISC

CASE & TABLE

DOGGY

HUT

WINDOW

SEAT

COMPACT

DISC

BOXES

TESTIMONIALS

Many of the works shown above were created for Charlotte clients.

Below are some of their comments.

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“I just wanted to tell you that my fragile 87 year old father made it up and down the new stairs just fine yesterday. That was my hope and you made it possible. Thanks so much! “

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“Scot did another EXCELLENT job. We were VERY pleased with all the work that he did. He was able to fit us into his schedule right away. He kept us up to date with the progress. He ended up running out of time to finish the work, so he came by after he finished other jobs and on the weekend (Sunday too!) to finish all the work. He wouldn't take the final payment until everything was completed and we approved of the work (which we did!!!). It was a real pleasure to work with Scot. He will be the first we call the next time we need work done!”

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"I trust Scot so much; I don't even ask a cost until he presents me the bill. He is very fair, reliable and prompt and he won't take on a job he can't do. He is a very nice and polite gentleman to have around. I have no problem trusting him with my house when I am not home. Not to mention, he does great work!"

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"I do want to thank you for the fine work you did. Everything you did for us has remained in perfect working order - something one can't say about a lot of things! We'll be in touch."

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"We wouldn't hesitate to use Scot again. He is punctual, trustworthy, has attention to detail and is able to a do a variety of tasks, making him a "one stop shop". That makes home improvement simpler and less stressful. A friend referred me to your company and I am very pleased with the entire process....from the beginning call with Sonia, the immediate responses to emails and the follow through. Excellent customer service."

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"Let me say that it has been a real pleasure working with you both and my mother and I really appreciate all the help and work that you have performed on this house. It has made our life a lot easier knowing that we could count on you for anything that would and did come up. Being several states away you have made my life easier having to deal with this housing issue."

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"Scot was most reliable and professional and really was a great help in repairing extensive wood-rot damage to the exterior of my home. This was carpentry work at its very best! Thank You!"

ART PORTFOLIO

Scot graduated with a B.A. in Cartooning and Illustration

from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

MULTIMEDIA

50th Anniversary Slideshow Slideshow designed and produced by Scot Mellor

and Bill Lake for Bill’s parent's anniversary. (Click link to open YouTube. Audio may be muted)

COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION

BAND LOGO

-PHOTOSHOP-

PRODUCT

LABEL

-PHOTOSHOP-

PAINTINGS, ILLUSTRATIONS, PUPPETS & CONFECTIONS

“SIESTA”

STUDY

-OIL-

“ENDLESS

LOVE”

-OIL-

“NIGHT CAFÉ”

STUDY

-ACRYLIC-

“QUESTION OF BALANCE”

-ACRYLIC-

“THE ARTS”

-MIXED MEDIA-

“BLUES”

-MIXED MEDIA-

“JOY TO THE UNIVERSE!” HOLIDAY WINDOW DISPLAY

-PUPPETS DISPLAYED IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER-

“ANY OTHER DAY”

-CLAYMATION PUPPETS AND SET-

“SUNBURST”

CAKE

“FIRE TRUCK”

CAKE

“DUMP TRUCK”

CAKE

Scot D. Mellor 704-996-0164

scotmellor@carolina.rr.com Available for Full-time or Contract Employment

LIST OF SKILLS

Handyman - Remodeling

Interior Remodeling and Construction:

Interior Design

Painting, Wallpapering, Detailing

Custom Carpentry

Closet System Design and Installation

Cabinet Restoration

Drywall Installation and Repair

General Demolition

Window, Door Installation and Repair

Weatherproofing

Tile, Linoleum Installation and Repair

Attic and Floor Insulation

Wall Reconfiguration

Toilet/Sink Installation/Repair

Garbage Disposal Installation

Dishwasher Installation

Lighting Installation

Lock Changing

Furniture Refinishing

Exterior Remodeling And Construction:

Exterior Painting, Detailing

Exterior Staining

Decks, Arbors, Play-systems

Deck Furniture

Fences: Chain, Privacy, Split-rail

Concrete, Brick Walkways

Pressure Washing

Excavation

Landscape Design/Planting

Design – Painting - Sculpture

Business Cards, Letterhead

Flyers, Brochures

Sign Painting

Photography

3D Visualization and Animation

Illustration:

Marker, Charcoal, Watercolor, Airbrush

Sculpture: Clay, Wood

Art Framing

Special Effects Makeup

Digital Media

Web Site Development

HTML, Javascript and Flash

Domain Name (URL) and Hosting Setup

Content Management System Publishing

Information Architecture Design

Interface Design

Page, Template Layout

Image scanning and Treatment

Software:

Installation, Troubleshooting, Training

Audio, Video, Slideshow Editing

Miscellaneous:

Sunroom Construction

Roof Restoration

Film Set Construction

Animation Armature Construction

Architectural Miniature Construction

Food and Drink Preparation

Catering

Fine Dining Service

© 2009, 2010 Scot D. Mellor