Melanie Zuniga
Colorado Springs
Summary
Highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Risk Administration YESS
YMCA of the USA
Remote
08.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained standardized administrative policies, procedures, and processes.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive volunteer onboarding program to facilitate compliance through strategic partnerships.
- Facilitated hands-on support and training to enhance operational efficiency.
- Streamlined insurance program administration, sex offender screening, incident reporting and system management across 12 partner YMCAs.
Executive Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated efforts with school district leadership, YMCA executives, and essential stakeholders to enhance youth development programming in accordance with community expectations and the YMCA mission.
- Directed operations of before and after school, day camp, and teen programming across 30 sites and 6 day camp locations.
- Directed a team of 6 exempt professionals and 75 front-line staff, fostering a culture of guidance and mentorship while establishing clear objectives.
- Managed and developed comprehensive annual operating budgets, maintaining fiscal responsibility for amounts surpassing $3 million.
Senior Director Of Day Camp And Teens
YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Reimagined Day Camp, Teen, & Family programming Association-Wide while meeting community needs and YMCA objectives.
- Expanded teen offerings by enhancing program quality and implementing standardized policies and procedures.
- Directed a staff team comprising 3 directors and 100 part-time personnel, fostering collaboration and productivity.
- Analyzed participation trends and developed programs to drive year-over-year growth, successfully reaching 700 camper weeks.
Visitor Center Coordinator
Sam Houston State University
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed and executed comprehensive youth programming to enhance educational opportunities for elementary students and facilitate college readiness through high school outreach.
- Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of camp programming.
- Oversaw training and development of a team comprising 3 full-time staff and 20 student workers.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive teambuilding and training programs to enhance executive leadership effectiveness.
Camp Cullen Senior Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of Greater Houston
Trinity, TX
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Revamped family camp offerings to provide increased variety and choice, fostering participant engagement.
- Transformed staff training approach by incorporating interactive, scenario-based learning to better prepare team members for real-world camp situations.
- Directed overall camp property management and maintenance while supervising a diverse team through organizational changes.
Senior Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of Greater Houston
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Oversaw program implementation and management in the northwest region of Houston to enhance community engagement.
- Achieved seamless operations by managing a team of 15 year-round staff and guiding 100 seasonal staff members through peak periods.
- Executed high-quality programs for 3,500 to 4,000 participants each year.
Program Director
YMCA Of Greater Houston
09.2001 - 09.2012
- Supervised day camp, sports, and other programming
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2001
Skills
- Program Development & Implementation
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Training and Development
- Mission and Vision
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Service
Timeline
Coordinator, Risk Administration YESS
YMCA of the USA
08.2023 - Current
Executive Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
07.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Director Of Day Camp And Teens
YMCA Of The Pikes Peak Region
01.2017 - 07.2019
Visitor Center Coordinator
Sam Houston State University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Camp Cullen Senior Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of Greater Houston
03.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Director Of Youth Development
YMCA Of Greater Houston
09.2012 - 03.2014
Program Director
YMCA Of Greater Houston
09.2001 - 09.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Special Education
Texas State University