Melissa Balke
About Melissa Balke
Melissa Balke is an Associate at ActBlue with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries and political campaigns.
Current Company
Melissa Balke has been working as an Associate at ActBlue in the United States since 2021. ActBlue is a nonprofit technology organization that enables left-leaning nonprofits, Democratic candidates, and progressive groups to raise money over the internet.
Previous Roles in Political Campaigns
Melissa Balke has held several positions in political campaigns, including serving as Regional Field Director at the Michigan Democratic Party in Lansing, Michigan for six months in 2020. Prior to that, she was a Field Organizer for Warren for President in Las Vegas, Nevada from 2019 to 2020. In 2018, she worked as a Field Organizer for The Missouri Democratic Party in Columbia, Missouri for four months.
Leadership Experience in Retail
Melissa Balke's career in retail includes significant roles at major brands. She worked as a Brand Operations Supervisor at Victoria's Secret in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for eight months in 2019. She also has extensive experience with Abercrombie & Fitch, having served as General Manager in Glendale, CA; Santa Monica, CA; and Tokyo, Japan from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she was a Store Manager in San Francisco and San Jose, CA for four months each in 2013, Assistant Manager in Daly City, CA for four months, and Manager in Training in Corte Madera, CA for two months.
Target Position
From 2016 to 2018, Melissa Balke worked as an Executive Team Leader at Target. This role likely involved overseeing store operations and ensuring comprehensive team performance, though specific responsibilities are not detailed.
Educational Background
Melissa Balke holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. This educational background has contributed to her career in both political campaigns and leadership roles.