Melissa Shanken
About Melissa Shanken
Melissa Shanken serves as the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility Coordinator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in project management and criminal justice, and has experience in facilitating collaborations to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Melissa Shanken serves as the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility Coordinator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In this role, she coordinates projects that advance manufacturing technologies. She has been with the laboratory since 2014, contributing to the facility's mission of supporting cutting-edge research and development. Her responsibilities include organizing and managing resources to facilitate innovative manufacturing solutions.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to her current position, Melissa Shanken worked as an Administrative Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2008 to 2014. During her six years in this role, she gained valuable experience in administrative functions and supported various operational activities within the laboratory. This experience laid the groundwork for her transition to a more specialized role in manufacturing coordination.
Professional Background at Jacobs
Before her tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Melissa Shanken was employed at Jacobs as an Administrative Assistant from 2003 to 2008. Her five years at Jacobs provided her with foundational skills in administrative support, which contributed to her professional development in the field.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Melissa Shanken holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Itt Technical Institute - Harrisburg, which she completed from 2007 to 2010. She further pursued her education at Strayer University, where she earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Project Management from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in project coordination and management.
Collaborative Initiatives in Manufacturing
In her current role, Melissa Shanken has been involved in facilitating collaborations between government, industry, and academia. These initiatives aim to enhance manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation within the sector. Her efforts contribute to the broader goals of the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.