Melissa Warthen
CAO | The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota 🎵🎻🎺🥁🎷
- Role
- Chief Administrative Officer at The Pops Orchestra
- Location
- Bradenton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Warthen
Passionate about driving organizational success through strategic leadership and impactful initiatives Education:Master of Education, Higher Education, Southern Illinois UniversityBachelor of Science, Psychology, Clemson UniversityCertificate in Organizational Leadership and Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Professional Experience:Currently the Associate Director for the Career Accelerator at State College of Florida - supporting career readiness initiatives and collaborations. Former Associate (Events/Marketing) at the State College of Florida Foundation, adept at providing high-level results for the team. Experienced in higher education leadership roles, including Director of New Student Programs and Assistant Director of Residence Life at the University of Pittsburgh. Leadership Experience:Strong experience leading committees and task forces. Contributing to community, donor, and government relations. Expert in developing leadership training to move teams towards strategic goals.Co-chaired the New Student Programs Task Force, demonstrating expertise in program development and implementation. Presentations, Awards, & Recognition:Recognized with the Sustainability Award from Pitt’s Office of Sustainability and the Student Affairs Advisor of the Year at the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about making a difference, driving innovation, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Let\'s connect and explore opportunities for mutual growth and success! 🤝
Experience
Chief Administrative Officer
Sep 2025 — Present · Bradenton, FL, US
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
1999 — 2003
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
M.S., Higher Education
2003 — 2005
Skills
- Budgets
- Community Development
- Event Planning
- Leadership
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