Richard Melanson
About Richard Melanson
Richard Melanson is an IT Asset Manager with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Political Science, and Government from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has over eight years of experience in IT asset management and related roles, currently working at Oportun since 2022.
Work at Oportun
Richard Melanson has been employed at Oportun as an IT Asset Manager since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing the company's IT assets, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance with organizational policies. His expertise contributes to the effective management of technology resources within the company.
Education and Expertise
Richard Melanson earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His studies focused on Sociology, Political Science, and Government, providing him with a diverse educational background that supports his analytical skills in IT asset management.
Background
Richard Melanson has a solid background in IT asset management and client computing services. He worked at Robert Half as a Client Computing Services Tech from 2013 to 2015. He then joined Bridgestone Americas, where he served as a Software Asset Specialist from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Software Asset Manager from 2019 to 2020. He also worked at LKQ Corporation as an IT Asset Manager from 2020 to 2022.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Richard Melanson has accumulated extensive experience in IT asset management. His roles have included managing software assets and client computing services, with positions at notable companies such as Bridgestone Americas and LKQ Corporation. His work has involved overseeing IT asset lifecycles and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements.