Melody Boyer
Performance and Leadership Development Professional
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in people development and leadership. A creative thought leader, adept at designing impactful organization-wide initiatives. Skilled in building and leading dynamic teams, effectively communicating in diverse situations, and consistently achieving outstanding results. Passionate about creating a joyful and harmonious work environment. Additional interests include reading, kayaking, coffee, singing, and family.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, People Development
Innovation Associates
Indianapolis
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Spearheaded the development of training programs that enhanced employee engagement, with over 600 staff members participating; achieved a remarkable satisfaction rate of 93% from participants on post-training surveys
- Enhanced executive strategic planning efforts resulting in clearer alignment between departmental goals and business objectives as demonstrated through achieving milestones outlined within three major projects undertaken simultaneously: Building Communications, Core Competencies, Facility Improvement
- Designed, launched and communicated the Corporate Social Responsibility Program, Wellness Month, New Hire Orientation, Employee Survey, 9-Box Talent Assessment, Summer Internship Program, Leadership Series, HR Total Rewards Philosophy, Safety and Compliance Training
- Served as Writer, Editor, and Liaison for company-wide People Team Communications, People Development Training, and Mentorship Program.
Director of Operations
180 Skills
Indianapolis
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Led the 180 Skills Staff in the formulation and completion of B2B online skills courses
- Administered and managed project timelines, content creation, and communications
- Led Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding, Job Training, and Performance Management.
Campus Staff and Community Leader (Campus Pastor)
Grace Church 146th St.
Noblesville
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led 146th St
- Campus Staff Team of 40 members (dotted-line rep
- For staff of 100)
- Ran day-to-day Campus Onboarding, Operations, Events, Crisis Care, Communications, Community Engagement, Public Speaking, and $10M budget
- Pioneered Staff Performance Management, Hiring, and People Development Programming
- Designed & Executed Volunteer Assimilation Training Initiatives with a 90% Volunteer Connection Rate and a 95% Satisfaction Rate on Participants' Program Survey.
Executive Director of Communications, Training & Development
Grace Church 146th St.
Noblesville
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Hired and Led Communications Staff Team in every facet of Internal and External Communications producing over 500 campaigns, projects, and programs each year
- Served as Primary Writer/Content Developer, Media Liaison, Spokesperson, Crisis Communications Head, and Public Host for 12,000+ member customer base
- Designed and Managed $55M Financial Campaign, over 30 Executive Events, and 10 Global Partnerships
- Owned and led weekly First Impressions Events hosting over 100 attendees each month
- Created all Onboarding, Resource Groups, and Volunteer Programming serving 500+ participants quarterly.
Senior Director, Engagement, Development, and Training
Grace Church
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Created and facilitated weekly new member Onboarding, Volunteer Training, and Integration Programming (500 - 1,000+ participants each year)
- Hired and led First Impressions, Administrative, and Retail Staff and Volunteer Teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership & Creative Writing
Anderson University
05.2009
Skills
- People Development
- Performance Management
- Int/Ext Communications
- Content Development
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Executive Presence & Support
- Employee Engagement & DEI&B
- Team Management
- Hiring & Onboarding
- Project & Program Management
- Large Event Coordination
- Human Resources Leader
- Public Speaking & Facilitation
- Budget Management
Personality
Core 3/Wing 2, ENFJ, Persuader
Awards
- Exemplary Student Award, Anderson University, 2009
- Leaders' Choice Awards, Culture-Shaper-Difference-Maker, Innovation Associates, 2024
Timeline
Vice President, People Development
Innovation Associates
02.2021 - 07.2024
Director of Operations
180 Skills
08.2020 - 12.2020
Campus Staff and Community Leader (Campus Pastor)
Grace Church 146th St.
01.2015 - 01.2020
Executive Director of Communications, Training & Development
Grace Church 146th St.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Director, Engagement, Development, and Training
Grace Church
01.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership & Creative Writing
Anderson University