Irene Melendez
Brush,CO
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with expertise in community engagement, program management, and strategic planning. Proven ability to enhance local commerce opportunities and build strong stakeholder relationships to drive economic development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Brush Chamber of Commerce
Brush, CO
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance community engagement and support local businesses.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial stability and resource allocation alignment with organizational goals.
- Led initiatives to promote economic development, driving awareness of local commerce opportunities.
- Coordinated events and programs to strengthen member relationships and increase participation rates.
- Collaborated with sales teams to analyze market trends and develop targeted strategies for driving revenue growth in key segments or regions.
- Managed budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure optimal resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively communicating strategic objectives and providing regular updates on progress.
- Established clear expectations for team members, promoting accountability for delivering exceptional results within designated timelines.
Finance Manager
Korf Continential
Ft. Morgan, Co
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed financial reports to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting activities to ensure financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize financial operations.
- Analyzed variances in financial performance and recommended corrective actions.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Staffing Manager
SOS Staffing Services
Fort Morgan, CO
06.2005 - 04.2007
- Developed and implemented staffing strategies to meet client needs efficiently.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill for key positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in recruitment and selection.
- Fostered relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with staffing solutions provided.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.
- Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations and hiring.
- Mitigated risk factors in the recruitment process by conducting thorough background checks and reference verifications for potential candidates.
- Recruited and hired employees for [Title of position].open Positions within the companies we had as clients.
- Partnered with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and develop customized staffing solutions.
- Collaborated with HR teams to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
- Optimized job postings for maximum visibility on various job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate interviews to assess skills, qualifications, and cultural fit for each role, leading to higher employee retention rates.
Education
Teaching Degree - Art History
Northeaster Jounior College
Sterling, CO05-2014
High School Diploma -
Brush High School
Brush, CO05-1979
ESL Teaching Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Morgan Community College
Ft. Morgan, CO05-2013
Associate of Science - Accounting
Morgan Community College
Ft. Morgan, Co05-1997
Certificate - Bookeeping
Morgan Community College
Ft. Morgan, CO06-1984
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Director
Brush Chamber of Commerce
09.2025 - 03.2026
Finance Manager
Korf Continential
07.2015 - 04.2016
Staffing Manager
SOS Staffing Services
06.2005 - 04.2007
Teaching Degree - Art History
Northeaster Jounior College
High School Diploma -
Brush High School
ESL Teaching Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Morgan Community College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Morgan Community College
Certificate - Bookeeping
Morgan Community College