Sharon Melendez
Executing Business Dreams | Driving Innovation | Overcoming Barriers | Unlocking Sustainable Success | Dynamic Speaker | Accounting and Financial Management| Nonprofit Expert| Fractional CFO/COO
- Role
- Fractional Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer at Illumination Station
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sharon Melendez
Helping Businesses Dream Big & Achieve More About Me I believe that bold dreams…
Experience
Fractional Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer
Sep 2020 — Present · US
Stepping in as the Fractional CEO and CFO, I led the organization through the critical phase of conceptualizing and launching its fiscal and development business structure. With a strategic vision, I built a solid foundation that integrated financial stewardship with sustainable growth, ensuring the organization’s long-term viability.As CEO, I defined the organization’s direction, aligning leadership around a scalable business model that positioned the company for success. I cultivated a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering teams to streamline operations and drive measurable impact. Simultaneously, as CFO, I implemented financial frameworks that enhanced transparency, optimized resource allocation, and mitigated risk. Through rigorous financial oversight and strategic planning, I identified revenue opportunities that strengthened financial stability and expanded operational capacity.By bridging strategy and finance, I not only reinforced the organization’s fiscal health but also laid the groundwork for sustainable expansion, equipping the team with the tools and vision to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Education
The Master's University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Behavioral Studies
1989 — 1994
Regis University
Master of Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Management
2017 — 2018
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