Mellanie Maldonado

Administrative and Compliance Professional with 5+ years of experience supporting executive leadership, operations, audits, regulatory compliance, confidential records, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in nonprofit and government-funded organizations.

Divisional Volunteer Manager, Development Specialist, Major Gifts Specialist - The Salvation Army Greater New York Division - New York, NY

(2022-09 - 2025-08)

• Managed volunteer operations and confidential records across 38 locations.
• Maintained Salesforce databases, compliance records, and reporting.
• Coordinated projects, volunteer placements, fundraising initiatives, and events.
• Served as primary liaison for volunteers, partners, and leadership.
• Prepared executive correspondence, verification letters, and reports.

Compliance Coordinator - First To Serve - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-07 - 2022-05)

• Conducted compliance audits and monitored County and State contractual requirements.
• Prepared audit documentation and trained program managers.
• Provided executive administrative support including scheduling, reporting, and database management.
• Collaborated across departments to improve operational processes.

Compliance Representative - LAHSA

(2021-04 - 2021-07)

• Ensured FEMA reimbursement compliance for contracted providers.
• Audited records, investigated complaints, and prepared compliance reports.
• Supported staff training and process improvements.

Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Los Angeles Film School (2018)