Melanie Red Elk

About Melanie Red Elk

I’m passionate about creating impactful student experiences with a focus on well-being…

Experience

1. Associate Director of Engagement

   Purdue Recreation & Wellness

   May 2023 — Present

   Lead a multi-faceted team of professionals in the areas of Member Services, Outreach/Communication, Personnel Development and Camps• Establish, direct, and enforce policies and procedures that support Student Life and RecWell with a focus on student engagement and success• Budget preparation for all areas of oversight, fiscal management, and financial forecasting• Evaluate current programs vs growing trends and needs for student involvement• Evaluate space needs and limitations and determine growing needs• Cultivate strong relationships with campus constituents to advance the university\'s mission

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor

  2002 — 2005

• Purdue University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2012 — 2014

• Indiana University Kokomo

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2000 — 2001

Skills

• Government
• Nonprofits
• Report Writing
• Interviews
• Analysis
• Workshop Facilitation
• Employee Engagement
• Student Affairs
• Motivational Interviewing
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Fundraising
• Public Policy
• Job Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Family Therapy
• Supervisory Skills
• Psychology
• Building Relationships
• Group Therapy
• Grants
• Mental Health
• Organizational Development
• Program Development
• Management
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Policy Analysis
• Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Employee Relations
• Treatment
• Student Development
• Program Administration
• Higher Education
• Crisis Intervention
• Resume Writing
• Behavioral Health