Melanie Fortin
About Melanie Fortin
Melanie Fortin serves as the Manager of Records & Information Management at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in legal and procurement roles, having previously held positions at Transamerica and GreatAmerica Leasing, and holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Mount Mercy University.
Current Role at Transamerica
Melanie Fortin serves as the Manager of Records & Information Management at Transamerica, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the Records & Information Management team, focusing on aligning the program with the organization's strategic goals. She provides direction and input for enterprise projects related to Records & Information Management and facilitates ongoing training and communications within the department.
Previous Experience at Transamerica
Melanie Fortin has extensive experience at Transamerica, where she worked in various roles from 2010 to 2022. She began as a Senior Paralegal from 2010 to 2012, then transitioned to an Intermediate Sourcing Specialist from 2012 to 2016. Following that, she served as a Senior Procurement and Vendor Management Analyst in the Contingent Labor Category from 2016 until 2022. Her roles involved developing and implementing policies and retention schedules to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and business obligations.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Fortin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from Mount Mercy University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Paralegal Studies from Kirkwood Community College. Her educational background supports her expertise in records and information management.
Background in Legal Assistance
Before her tenure at Transamerica, Melanie Fortin worked as a Legal Assistant at GreatAmerica Leasing from 2002 to 2010 and at McLeod USA from 2000 to 2002. Her experience in these roles contributed to her understanding of legal processes and compliance, which she applies in her current management position.
Skills in Records Management
In her current role, Melanie Fortin develops and implements enterprise-level policies and retention schedules to ensure compliance with various obligations. She has experience managing program costs within the Records & Information Management department and plays a key role in training and communication efforts related to the program.