Melissa Rodriguez
Huntington Beach
Summary
Strategic and mission-driven nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience advancing girl empowerment through corporate fundraising, volunteer engagement, and partnership cultivation. Proven track record in securing high-impact funding, designing multi-stakeholder engagement initiatives, and aligning organizational goals with funder objectives. Recognized for fostering sustainable relationships that drive program innovation, expand capacity, and increase community visibility for Girl Scouts of Orange County.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Volunteer Manager
Girl Scouts Of Orange County
01.2015 - Current
- Cultivated and stewarded corporate partnerships with Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, Taco Bell Foundation, Pacific Life, and others—generating over $45,000 in grant funding and strengthening long-term engagement.
- Co-authored successful annual grant proposals, increasing Edwards Lifesciences funding by 57%, and led execution of their annual “Cookie Packet Assembly Project,” engaging 300+ employees and benefiting 12,000+ Girl Scouts.
- Directed large-scale service events, including Taco Bell’s New Leader Kit Assembly, mobilizing 116 volunteers to assemble 500 welcome kits—resulting in new member interest and an unanticipated $35,000 foundation gift.
- Partnered with stakeholders such as Experian, Octane Foundation, UCI, and Chapman University to co-develop a virtual college readiness series, reaching 150+ high school Girl Scouts during COVID.
- Produced data-informed impact reports and post-event summaries to communicate outcomes, reinforce funder confidence, and support future fundraising strategies.
- Authored award nominations for Pacific Life, Edwards Lifesciences, and Disney VoluntEARS—highlighting multi-year, high-impact partnerships involving over 500 volunteer hours and advancing recognition and funding opportunities.
- Played a key role in the planning and volunteer mobilization of major GSOC events, including Mega Delivery, Fall Kickoff, and Trefoil Trot.
Senior Assistant General Manager
Claim Jumper Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.2014
- Led cross-functional teams across underperforming locations; implemented retention and customer service strategies that improved staff morale and guest satisfaction.
- Conducted corporate training, resolved team conflicts, and maintained 84% average employee retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescence Studies
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2001
Skills
Fundraising Strategy Grant Writing Donor Cultivation Corporate Stewardship
Volunteer Engagement Program Impact Reporting Event Management Stakeholder Communication
Strategic Partnerships Data-Driven Storytelling Public Speaking Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor, Core Power Yoga
- Certified Child Trama and Sensitivity Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance
- Certified Mediator, OC Human Relations
Timeline
Community Volunteer Manager
Girl Scouts Of Orange County
01.2015 - Current
Senior Assistant General Manager
Claim Jumper Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescence Studies
California State University - Fullerton
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