Melissa Woodson, MBA

Executive Director at Roanoke Area Ministries - RAM House
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Roanoke, Virginia, United States, US
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Candace Bell

Melissa brought a wealth of experience to TAP. During her time there, she managed 9+ programs ranging from youth development to veterans and ex-offender services. She gained the content expertise needed to stabilize and strengthen each program, while gaining the respect and loyalty of the respective staff. All this was accomplished with grace and good humor. Melissa was a fabulous colleague and I am ever grateful for her support and friendship.

Amy Landesman

I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa as she spearheaded a $1.3 million US Department of Labor re-entry grant for the past year. In addition to the other projects she leads, she navigated her team to build a strong program in a short amount of time. As the Coach to several grantees under this contract, I always enjoyed my meetings with Melissa - she has unlimited energy and commitment to the clients she serves and the staff she leads. She regularly showed creative thinking to manage a challenging contract and was always open to feedback or new approaches.I highly recommend Melissa for any endeavor and look forward to continuing to work with her!

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Credentials

  • Certificate in Non-profit Management
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Jan, 2001
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Roanoke Area Ministries - RAM House
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      Increased revenues in 2020 by 57%. Increased Good Neighbor's Fund by 200% in 2021. Maintained those increases in 2021. Built a high performing Fund Development Committee. Implemented a fund development and marketing plan resulting in a new website and rebranding. Increased revenues in 2020 by 57%. Increased Good Neighbor's Fund by 200% in 2021. Maintained those increases in 2021. Built a high performing Fund Development Committee. Implemented a fund development and marketing plan resulting in a new website and rebranding.

  • Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)
    • Asst Director This Valley Works
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

      Direct responsibility for adult based programming at This Valley Works including: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project, Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition for TANF recipients (SVREC), Certified Nurses Aid training, Virginia Cares (including Looking Forward-Byrne JAG with Western Regional Jail), and Department of Labor funding of Training for Work (a program for ex-offender employment). Committees include: Healthcare Advisory Council, Re-entry Council, Veterans Employer Council, Veterans Coalition and the T2W3 Council.

    • Asst Director This Valley Works
      • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

      Direct management of programming for the Center for Educational Opportunities (CEO) including: 21st Century Literacy Program (GED achievement) and Adult Basic Education, Y.A.L.E. (a program for young people to recover from past legal run ins), Project Discovery (Middle and High School mentoring for first generation college bound students), Project Success (GED achievement at RHEC), Century 21 (GED preparation for Roanoke City Adults), Project Recovery (a program to assist high school drop outs in obtaining alternative education), AACCI (African American Culture and Contemporary Issues for credit classes at William Fleming High School and Project Pride (keeping students engaged in Covington's school systems) and Youth Build (a GED and construction training program for 18 to 24 year olds). Committees include: Project Discovery Advisory Council and 2-Gen Management Team

  • Susan G. Komen
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2011 - May 2013

      Responsible for Strategic Planning and Business Planning. Handled media crisis resulting in a 21% increase in 2012 for Race for the Cure. Directed volunteer management procedures for the race that meant superior customer service. Facilitated the completion of a region wide statistical analysis resulting in a meaningful basis for Strategic Planning. Strengthened the grants and education programs and improved service delivery from volunteers resulting in impressive outcomes including 8 official 2 hour trainings and 142 volunteer participants. Education participants showed a 44% increase in overall knowledge. Saw to the completion of a first ever agency brochure, quarterly newsletter release, end of year campaign letter and formal annual report. While other Affiliates were expected to lose 25 to 30% in fundraising, saw to this affiliate experiencing a 36% increase in fundraising (other than race) for fiscal year 2012-13.

  • YWCA of Roanoke Valley
    • Executive Director
      • Aug 2006 - Jul 2011

      Responsible for the supervision of a staff of 7, accounting and financial management /reporting, and interface with local and state government officials.Served as liaison to the board of directors and active member of several board committees.Instituted new processes that reversed a failing United Way Partnership Rating and achieved a rating of 96.5% within 3 years.Increased fundraising for the Women of Achievement Luncheon event over 100% during tenure. Responsible for the supervision of a staff of 7, accounting and financial management /reporting, and interface with local and state government officials.Served as liaison to the board of directors and active member of several board committees.Instituted new processes that reversed a failing United Way Partnership Rating and achieved a rating of 96.5% within 3 years.Increased fundraising for the Women of Achievement Luncheon event over 100% during tenure.

  • HCA Physician Services
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • May 2003 - Aug 2006

      Responsible for the reimplementation of processes to bring the Weight Loss Clinic in-line with practice standards.Achieved a financial turnaround and increased patient revenues fourfold in just over two years. Responsible for the reimplementation of processes to bring the Weight Loss Clinic in-line with practice standards.Achieved a financial turnaround and increased patient revenues fourfold in just over two years.

  • Quin Rivers Agency for Community Action
    • Program Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Sep 2002

      Responsible for managing a five county area of the FAMIS and Medicaid programs to increase low income children's access to healthcare.Won the Virginia Health Care Foundation's Heroes in Healthcare Award in 2002.Advisor to Head Start Committee to ensure federal compliance guidelines were met. Responsible for managing a five county area of the FAMIS and Medicaid programs to increase low income children's access to healthcare.Won the Virginia Health Care Foundation's Heroes in Healthcare Award in 2002.Advisor to Head Start Committee to ensure federal compliance guidelines were met.

  • Rappahannock United Way
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Special Projects
      • Sep 1997 - Sep 1999

      Responsible for the management of the 211 information and referral system.Recruitment, organization, and placement of over 400 volunteers into the community. Responsible for the management of the 211 information and referral system.Recruitment, organization, and placement of over 400 volunteers into the community.

  • Boys' Home, Inc
    • United States
    • Administrative Team Leader
      • Apr 1994 - May 1995

      Responsible for the supervision of a 7x24 operation including a staff of 6 and the intern program.Produced goals and quarterly progress reporting for all residents. Responsible for the supervision of a 7x24 operation including a staff of 6 and the intern program.Produced goals and quarterly progress reporting for all residents.

  • American Red Cross
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Donor Resources Consultant
      • 1991 - 1994

      Coordinated blood collections in a pre-determined geographic area Coordinated blood collections in a pre-determined geographic area

Education

  • Averett University
    MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    2004 - 2006
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    Nonprofit Management Certification, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    2000 - 2001
  • University of Mary Washington
    B.S, Biology
    1980 - 1985

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