Melanie Duffy
About Melanie Duffy
Melanie Duffy is a Business Development Representative at Zest AI with extensive experience in strategic partnerships and business development within the financial services industry.
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Melanie Duffy currently serves as a Business Development Representative at Zest AI. This role involves leveraging her expertise to drive business growth through strategic partnerships and new business opportunities.
Previous Roles at Consumer Bankers Association
Melanie Duffy held various positions at the Consumer Bankers Association in the Washington D.C. Metro Area from 2015 to 2021. She began as an Education Coordinator (2015-2017), advancing to Membership Manager (2017-2018), and ultimately served as Executive Administrator to the President & CEO and Liaison to the Board of Directors (2018-2021). During her tenure, she was instrumental in organizing and managing board meetings, executive communications, and developing membership engagement strategies.
Director of Strategic Partnerships at National Creditors Bar Association
Melanie Duffy worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the National Creditors Bar Association in Salt Lake City, Utah from 2021 to 2022. Her role centered on building and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the association's initiatives.
Educational Background
Melanie Duffy holds a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree from the University of Denver, completed between 2021 and 2023 while working full-time. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in English with an emphasis in Literary Studies from Utah State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Melanie's early career experience includes her role as Public Relations Director for the Utah State University Government Relations Council from 2013 to 2014, and a Government Affairs Intern at the Insured Retirement Institute in Washington D.C. for three months in 2014. These positions helped her build a foundation in public relations and government affairs.