Melanie Andrade Williams
Summary
Strategic Thinker | Community Advocate | Rapport Builder
HIGHLIGHT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Organization l Grant Writing l Qualitative Data Analysis l Conflict
Management l Interpersonal Skills |Windows l iOS l Microsoft Excel l Westlaw l LobbyTools| Self-Starter | Public Speaking |
Social Justice
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Constituency Director
Harris for President
Tallahassee, FL
2024.07 - Current
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
Chief Executive Officer
MWRD
Tallahassee, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Created a platform to assist small business owners and nonprofits in research, creative writing, product management and development
- At MWRD we monitor state and federal requirements and reported findings back to client, track issues pertinent to client matters and kept information logged for clients
- Facilitates strategic planning meetings for business development
- Write business copy and developed social media marketing strategies.
Legislative Manager
Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Tallahassee, Fl
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborates with VP of Public Affairs, Director of Public Policy, and the organizing team, implements a comprehensive legislative policy strategy to protect and promote access to reproductive health care and sexual health education at the state level
- Educates members of the state legislature and their staff on reproductive health and related legislation and serves as one of Planned Parenthood's "voices" at the state Capitol along with the Director of Public Policy, VP of Public Affairs, CEOs, and Statewide Organizing Director
- Participates in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee to direct senior level management team across departments
- Drafts initial policy analysis, summaries and talking points on Planned Parenthood issues for members of the legislature, their staff, affiliates, and coalition partners and works with national office, consultants, and supervisor to finalize documents.
Founding Member
Melanin Mothers Meet
Tallahassee, FL
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Post-Partum Task Force, Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Event
Customer Support Specialist II
City of Tallahassee l
Tallahassee, FL
10.2015 - 09.2015
- Initiated creation of four new internal contact lists to facilitate new employees in navigating offices and contacts to better impact clients, gathered peer concerns and coordinated two new efforts to streamline continuing education of employees with training department
- Accelerated approach to client resolutions by contributing to development of effective procedures for new hire classes of 10+ employees.
Mission Volunteer
Living Stones International l, Initiative
Tallahassee, FL
02.2013 - 12.2014
Chapter President & Founding Member
Dream Defenders l
Tallahassee, FL
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Co-Founded and developed a state-wide, youth-led human rights social justice organization
- We organized college students and community stakeholders to engage in the political process during legislative sessions, election cycles and throughout the year; led community presentations, Represented Dream Defenders in high level dialogue on major public policy and campaign initiatives
- Collaborated with a small team to lead developmental/training opportunities for college students and community members
- Cultivated relationships with key elected officials
- Led mobilization efforts in support of the organization's initiatives, including University Lobby Days
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support & Services, Paralegal
Purdue University Global
2021
Timeline
Constituency Director
Harris for President
2024.07 - Current
Legislative Manager
Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
01.2022 - 05.2024
Chief Executive Officer
MWRD
09.2020 - Current
Founding Member
Melanin Mothers Meet
06.2016 - 12.2022
Customer Support Specialist II
City of Tallahassee l
10.2015 - 09.2015
Mission Volunteer
Living Stones International l, Initiative
02.2013 - 12.2014
Chapter President & Founding Member
Dream Defenders l
08.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support & Services, Paralegal
Purdue University Global
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