Melanie Cunningham

About Melanie Cunningham

Strategic Communications and Organizational Development Leader with 10+ years of…

Experience

1. Stakeholder Management and Operational Transitions Lead (Contract Support)

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Nov 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Leads enterprise-wide communication and organizational development initiatives that improves internal collaboration and external stakeholder engagement, resulting in better cross-functional performance and increases trust in leadership• Advises senior leadership on managing complex organizational transitions, including workforce reductions and executive order implementation, to ensure compliance and instill confidence in navigating change• Facilitates stakeholder engagement sessions and executes targeted communication strategies, ensuring transparency, clarity, and alignment during key process changes• Conducts data-driven needs assessments and gap analyses, enabling senior leadership to make informed decisions around resource allocation and strategic direction for high-impact organizational improvements• Serves as a cross-functional advisor on enterprise strategic planning efforts, aligning business units, and driving progress toward organizational goals• Designs and implements streamlined organizational structures to optimize operations, clarify roles, and significantly enhance efficiency and goal achievement• Partners with senior executives to align organizational development strategies with overarching business goals, reinforcing strategic focus, accountability, and cross-functional cohesion• Leads transformative change management and learning initiatives that addresses systemic challenges, strengthens organizational resilience, and fosters continuous improvement

Education

• University of Virginia

  BA

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Sametime
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Data Analysis
• Employee Wellness
• Tam Certified
• Social Media
• Data Entry
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Lotus Notes
• Editing
• Public Speaking
• Tips Certified
• Public Relations
• Event Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Fundraising
• Research
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• E-Learning
• Writing
• Bartending
• Newsletters
• Budget Monitoring
• Academic Tutoring
• Non-Profits