Melanie Bikowski

About Melanie Bikowski

Anything is possible, if you believe it.”This belief has guided me across industries. From art entrepreneurship to IT, EPC, and government contracting, I’ve built a career at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and human-centered leadership.I’m a mindful, future-focused leader with a track record of designing from zero (whether it’s building a function from scratch, shaping a culture, or navigating complex change with agility and empathy).My approach blends design thinking, out of the box strategy, and an unwavering commitment to the employee and customer experience.What I Bring- A creative lens on culture transformation, organizational development, and leadership growth- A coaching-forward, strengths-based mindset rooted in curiosity, empathy, and action- Experience launching initiatives that align mission with operations within budget, within scope, and with people at the centerWhether I’m facilitating a workshop, building a team, or driving cross-functional alignment, I focus on creating intentional, high-performance environments where people are empowered to thrive and deliver real results.Strengths & Style-Known for asking the right questions, building trust quickly, and helping others connect their work to a bigger “why”-Grounded in vision, structure, and collaboration with a bias toward thoughtful, sustainable actionCliftonStrengths: Connectedness | Command | Relator | Strategic | FuturisticIf you’re looking to build what doesn’t yet exist—and do it with integrity, heart, and clear strategy, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Senior Professional Development Specialist

   Bechtel Corporation

   Jul 2025 — Present · Reston, VA, US

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, I/O Psychology and Professional Writing

  2016 — 2017

• NOVA SHRM MentorHR Program

  Professional and Leadership Development

  2020 — 2020

Skills

• Photoshop
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Entertainment
• Marketing
• Acrylic Painting
• Social Media Marketing
• Management
• Html5
• Blogging
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Public Speaking
• Website Creation
• Adobe Acrobat
• Graphic Design
• Text Editing
• Event Management
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Creative Writing
• Wordpress
• Technical Writing
• Public Relations
• Advertising
• Abstract Paintings
• Accounts Payable
• Social Networking
• Time Management