Melanie Freeman

Experience

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  Strayer University

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Investigated and recommended appropriate resolution for employee grievances including harassment, ethics violations and discrimination. Assisted managers with preparation of performance improvement plans and performance assessments and provided coaching for performance feedback.

  • Training Officer

    Jan 2002 - Jun 2005

  • Employee Relations Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2005
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  HR Anew, Inc.

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2012

  Implement strategies to increase productivity and link performance to organizational goals. Manage human resource projects and staffing contracts at site locations in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. Perform needs assessments/gap analysis, design, develop, facilitate and evaluate training programs for internal and external clients. Training is instructor-led, web-based and blended. Create and implement leadership and management competency frameworks for high performance. Built relationships with current and potential clients that included government agencies, private and non-profit organizations. Prepared proposal responses, built project teams and developed project budgets. Managed training and development projects. Developed recruitment plans and interview guides and provided recruitment services for government and private organizations.Designed and developed interactive eLearning training.

  • Director, Learning, Performance & Professional Services

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Director, Business Development

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • HR Consultant/Training Manager

    Jul 2005 - Jan 2009
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  National Association of Educational Procurement

  Dec 2017 - May 2020

  Serves as strategic leader for the education and events team and responsible for all aspects of delivery. Oversees NAEP events including, but not limited to: program development and delivery, on-site support, speaker sourcing and management, educational design, budget management, contract negotiation, event logistics, satisfaction and event assessment, and vendor management. Designs and develops training programs within an integrated education plan which links to the competency model and supports NAEP’s strategic plan. Manages staff professional development and internal trainings. Show less

  • Director, Education & Events

    Jan 2019 - May 2020

  • Manager, Education and Training

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2019

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer

    Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
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  Council on Foundations

  May 2020 - Apr 2024

  Director, Conferences & Events, Council on Foundations
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  National Association of Colleges and Employers

  May 2024 - now

  Assistant Director of Meetings & Events at NACE