Experience

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  T. Rowe Price

  • United States
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Global Associate Engagement Manager; AVP

    • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

    • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Senior Corporate Responsibility Consultant

    • May 2016 - Aug 2019

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  Baltimore Gas & Electric

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist

    • Aug 2010 - May 2016
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    As the Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), Melissa Cheek manages philanthropy, employee engagement and corporate programs for Maryland’s largest natural gas and electric utility. In this role she manages corporate giving of more than $4 million a year to nonprofit organizations throughout the Baltimore community. She develops and executes the corporate relations strategy for increased impact and strategic engagement. Melissa continues to act as a consultant to local nonprofits in corporate engagement and fundraising.Volunteer Program Manager and Corporate Grant SpecialistStrategy, Logistics, Promotion, Execution and Review of employee volunteer program with an impact of 25,000 hours a year. Management of more than 200 events annually in support of CSR programs to promote employee engagement and community impact.Business Manager of Corporate United Way campaign- inclusive of large scale fundraising events and employee giving program raising nearly $1 million annually Employee Engagement• Engagement program manager for 3,400 employees in 13 sites• Manager of corporate initiatives: matching gifts, volunteer program, dollars for doers, employee giving and employee volunteer award program• Executive relationship developmentCorporate Grant Management• Development and execution of corporate giving strategy • Evaluation of grant proposals and distribution of $4+ million annually in charitable grants• Reporting, analysis and data management• Management of nonprofit relationships and development of board placements• Sponsorship negotiations and management of corporate asset activation Internal/External Communications• Communication strategies and events to promote BGE programs externally and internally• Brand management: Outreach to key stakeholders and large customers • Management of external website content; social media and blog messaging• Press engagement strategy and execution

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  Legg Mason

  • Human Resources

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

    Managed HR relationships for Legg Mason, Global Asset Management Firm with 3500 international employees, $685 Billion in assets under management, and parent to 11 affiliate Companies •Communications Coordinator- Maintenance of HR website. Distribution and creation of department communications across international businesses•Project Manager and Event Lead- Quarterly Executive Meetings - logistics, travel, technology, venue selection, vendor negotiations, day-of execution. Coordination of International Conference program and management of stakeholder relations•Corporate Relocation Manager- Managed the Request For Proposal process; policy development and execution (domestic and international); account management•Executive Assistant- Global Head of Human Resources, asset management. Management of travel, executive calendars, communication, expenses, budgets and administrative functions

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  Charm City Concierge, Inc / Concierge Solutions, LLC

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Corporate Marketing Associate

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Provided marketing, sales and service support to Charm City Concierge, a corporate concierge provider servicing “A” business buildings in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. •Corporate Events Manager- Planned and executed building-wide events and corporate functions. Managed vendor negotiations, logistics, budget, marketing, project plans, and day-of execution of events.•Tenant Relations Manager- Responded to and facilitated tenant service requests while managing the tenant relations budget and program; corporate and personal events, ticket acquisition, flowers and gifts, car services, etc. •Managed communication across multiple businesses and locations •Responsible for all company marketing and on-site sales with corporate clients to grow business; maintained print and web applications•Sales Management- Met and exceeded quarterly sales goals in multiple property locations