Melanie Degraw

Talented professional, considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Proven experience in Business Development, Project Management, Community Relations, Sales, and Planning.

• Corning Chamber of Commerce, Communications Committee (2013-2017), Annual Dinner Committee (2013-2017), Ambassador Program
• Chemung Chamber of Commerce, Member Service Council (2013-2018)
• Painted Post Board of Trade, Secretary (2013-2015), Annual Dinner Chair (2013)
• Corning Rotary, Membership Committee (2013-2019), International Dinner Committee (2013-2019), Community Engagement Committee (2015-2019)
• Family Services Society, Board Vice President (2014-Present)
• Meals on Wheels, Delivery (2014-2020)

• Project Management, Track and manage Broadband initiative projects within New York State
• ZOHO CRM administration, Facilitate projects from inception to completion for Dark Fiber installation.
• Optimization of workflow for organization, Work closely with internal engineering and outside contractors to meet specific requirements for clients.
• Small Business Lending, Provide support for various financing and business development programs in the Southern Tier
• Develop and strengthen relationships with small businesses, lenders, and economic development partners in eight counties, such as local chambers and the SBDC., Presentations to local economic development seminars, area banks
• Underwriting and credit analysis to present loans to board committees, Prepare reporting for government funding agencies.
• Maintain government guidelines for all funding sources including Appalachian Regional Commission, SBA, Economic Development Administration and USDA, Assisted in administering a loan fund for the STREDC organization that encourages economic growth within eight counties in NY State, specializing in Rural and Community Revitalization loans.
• Business Development, Maintain community relationships.
• Build new business partner relationships through community involvement., Implement and manage CRM ACT! Software to track business development efforts within three markets.
• Responsible for prospecting and adding new commercial loans to the pipeline., Responsible for growing membership base by educating existing and new select employee groups on Corning Credit Union services and the benefits of membership.
• Custom tailor a Credit Union Benefit Program that enhances and adds value to a company's current employee benefit package, at no additional cost or effort to the company., Develop and grow long-term relationships with business members.