Melonya Cook
Bradford,OH
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organization and community success. Known for success in nonprofit management and evaluation and developing strong community programs. Dedicated to efficient long term solutions, conflict resolution within competing systems, and proven results for strong people and strong communities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Planning
United Way Of The Greater Dayton Area
Dayton , Ohio
09.2000 - Current
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, leading donors, and community partners.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on community needs, campaign targets, key stakeholder data, market data and state and national budget factors and policy changes.
- Eliminated data and evaluation errors to community funding entities and local government by implementing new methods of standardized training for community organizations.
- Taught nonprofit staff and college students how to create and maintain nonprofit ethical standards and accountability, manage risk, perform due diligence, and implemented operational best practices.
- Mentored community organization executives, interns, and volunteers resulting in stronger professional development, systems navigation, and organizational growth.
- Developed collaborative projects and partnerships with other community providers.
- Directed three-year, one-year, and custom grant cycles through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Maintained processes for proper record keeping and internal financial records for investment contracts.
- Leveraged solution trends and local data analysis to improve evidenced-based programming available in both rural and urban communities.
- Developed new programs by optimizing long-term solution strategies and securing funding to diversify organization and community collective impact portfolio.
- Performed continuous evaluations of investments, funding opportunities, and collective action plans in order to enhance service delivery and improve effectiveness of long-term solutions.
- Generated sponsorships with banks, corporations, family foundations, and systems entities to enhance available investment funds.
- Developed diverse funding streams and long-term funding plans.
- Secured more than 15 years of long-term annual giving with grant writing and human capital inclusion and engagement strategies with large corporations.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
- Collaborated with team members on data validation, derived key insights, and common themes, coordinated priority needs, and communicated updates about new proven strategies for change.
Charity Director
Miami Valley Music Festival Association
Troy , Ohio
01.2009 - 04.2020
- Managed 50-band music event logistics and operations.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to annual festival schedule with 2000 attendees.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment for3-day festival/camping event.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to ticket holders, vendors, bands, and charities, handling challenging situations with ease.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete festival plan on time.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed event bills, band contracts, to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to festival design and campground facilities prior to county inspection.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Cincinatti
Cincinnati, OH05.2000
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Communicator, Public Speaker and Trainer
- Nonprofit Industry Expertise
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Annual Planning and Program Monitoring
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Strategic Fundraising Campaigns
- Proposal Development and Grant Applications
- Community Service Programs
- Report Writer
- Solution Testing and Implementation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much
Helen Keller
Timeline
Charity Director
Miami Valley Music Festival Association
01.2009 - 04.2020
Director of Community Planning
United Way Of The Greater Dayton Area
09.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Cincinatti
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