Melissa Dwello

Dedicated professional with two decades of experience and comprehensive knowledge in ambulatory care, case management, and emergency response. Versatile professional demonstrating expertise in provider relations, public health administration, and risk management. Proactive professional experienced in diagnostic imaging, integrated healthcare delivery, and laboratory management.

Frequently commended by colleagues for efficiency. Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Recognized by peers for diligence and a strong work ethic.

Frost assistant - Northern Michigan University Center for Forensic Science - Marquette, MI

(2024-07 - 2026-01)

Assisted with the planning, setup, execution, and teardown of law enforcement training exercises, supporting realistic scenario-based training for public safety professionals.

• Collaborated with law enforcement personnel, instructors, and trainees during hands-on training exercises, ensuring operational readiness and efficient event coordination.
• Maintained comprehensive research documentation, including photographic records, chain-of-custody documentation, sample tracking, and data collection records in accordance with established protocols.
• Collected, processed, and documented biological and environmental research samples while ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance with research procedures.
• Supported forensic and decomposition research activities through specimen sampling, data collection, photographic documentation, and maintenance of detailed research records.
• Managed chain-of-custody procedures and research documentation to ensure data integrity, accountability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assisted with Total Body Score (TBS) assessments, sample collection, and field documentation to support ongoing forensic anthropology and decomposition research.
• Prepared research materials and equipment, assisted with field operations, and contributed to the organization and maintenance of research sites and laboratory spaces.
• Processed, inventoried, documented, and curated skeletal collections, including specimen preparation and maceration, to support forensic anthropology research and education.

Sr. Medic - Army

(1998-03 - 2015-10)

• Attended training classes, maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in the field, and maintained existing knowledge.
• Observed, recorded, and reported to the physician the patient's condition and injury, treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
• Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine circumstances of emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
• Administered drugs orally and by injection and performed intravenous procedures.
• Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
• Assessed nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Performed emergency invasive intervention before delivering the patient to an acute care facility.
• Instructed the emergency medical response team about emergency interventions to ensure the correct application of procedures.
• Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
• Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings.
• Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag-valve-mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
• Performed emergency pharmacological interventions.
• Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
• Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
• Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
• Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
• Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
• Provided product information and resolved concerns to assist customers.
• Defined problems, collected data, established facts, and validated conclusions.

Volunteer - Center for Forensic Science - Marquette, MI

(2026-01)

• Participated in a federal search and recovery operation alongside the FBI to assist in the location and recovery of human remains.
• Assisted local law enforcement agencies and the Michigan State Police with organized line searches and recovery efforts involving human remains.
• Contributed to human decomposition research through donor intake support, placements, recoveries, maceration procedures, and data collection activities.
• Participated in casework alongside the Director

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Anthropology - University of Montana (2019-12)

Master's degree (M.S.) - Interdisciplinary Studies - Bio-Anthropology Concentration - Northern Michigan University (2026-08)