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Melody (Mel) Formanski

Kamloops

Summary

I have volunteered for almost 17 years at RIH. I have a good knowledge of the lay out and most of all I love helping people. I can listen well, be compassionate when needed and be firm when a situation calls for it. I work well with others or alone.

While I have had many jobs in the past, the ones which brought me the most satisfaction were the ones where I could work with and help people. My volunteer work provides me with much satisfaction. I am dependable, cheerful and flexible.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Kamloops Heritage Society
01.1995 - 01.2022
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kamloops Senior Secondary
Kamloops BC
06.1972

Skills

  • Board Oversight
  • Fundraising
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Outreach Programs
  • Build Revenue Streams
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Building Trust with Clients
  • Public Speaking
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

I have been able to successfully organize and facilitate events for a small group of 2 to much larger ones of 3000.

Along with a dear friend we put together the Kamloops Heritage society to restore St. Andrews On The Square which I successfully managed for over 25 years. I was awarded a life time achievment award from Heritage BC for this project.

I manage the Marsh Keepers program for Ducks Unlimited in Kamloops. This requires weekly visits to record issues that may arise and to maintain a log of wildlife around local marshes.

Timeline

Executive Director

Kamloops Heritage Society
01.1995 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Kamloops Senior Secondary
Melody (Mel) Formanski