Melinda Price Sigler

Christensen, Inc. — Fleet Card & Cardlock Site Business Manager (Dec 2022 – Sep 2025)

Led cross-functional operations across Sales, Customer Support, and Finance to strengthen execution, improve communication, and remove systems bottlenecks in the Fleet Card division. Led divisional rebrand and drove leadership development through SOPs, workflow improvements, and daily standups that kept priorities clear and supported retention-focused outcomes.

The Friendship Revolution — Founder, Trauma-Informed Coach & Resource Developer (Apr 2018 – Present)

Founded and lead a trauma-informed coaching and resource platform focused on resilience, relational intelligence, and sustainable personal growth. Write and develop practical tools and content that clarify complex topics, equip others with usable steps, and support personal and professional traction through coaching, workshops, and facilitation.

Columbia Ability Alliance — Program Development & Operational Support (Sep 2021 – Jan 2022)

Strengthened operational infrastructure for five mission services programs through streamlined reporting, custom systems, project tracking, and execution support. Advanced growth and clarity through grant research, feasibility work, vendor coordination, and stakeholder-ready reporting that connected strategy to practical next steps.

Broetje Family Trust / Collegium Café — Workforce Development Program Manager (Jul 2020 – Jul 2021)

Led a café-based workforce development program by managing full-scope operations (staffing, vendors, inventory, reporting, and customer experience) while coaching participants in life and career readiness. Built a healthy, performance-minded culture by integrating trauma-informed leadership into onboarding, training, and ongoing development, while also coordinating events/catering and marketing visibility.

Kennewick School District (Mid-Columbia Partnership) — ParaProfessional / Resource Coordination (Feb 2016 – Jul 2020)

Supported K–8 learning environments through direct classroom assistance and behind-the-scenes operations, coordinating curriculum resources and purchases with precision. Managed materials for 400+ students and strengthened program consistency through accurate reporting, vendor communication, and clear internal communications.

Soapbox Inspirations — Founder / Publicity & Communications Consultant (Aug 2001 – Jun 2009)

Led communications and publicity campaigns for authors, speakers, artists, and nonprofits by coordinating outreach strategy, campaigns, tours, and media scheduling. Developed press materials and promotional messaging that increased visibility and engagement, while delivering organized reporting and steady client communication.

Multnomah Publishers — Sales / Marketing / Broadcast Publicity (Aug 1997 – Aug 2001)

Supported national author campaigns through broadcast publicity and marketing execution, coordinating interviews, schedules, and launch deliverables in partnership with internal teams and external PR firms. Managed marketing budgets and production deliverables while supporting sales operations through organized administrative support, customer care, and training preparation.

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Leadership — Various Organizations (1998 – 2023)

Led outreach, mentorship, and volunteer development across faith-based and nonprofit settings through training, facilitation, and community-building initiatives. Wrote small-group curriculum and led groups, retreats, and conferences—using practical leadership development and people-centered systems to help others grow and serve well.

Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) — Board Member & Volunteer (2023 – 2024)

Contributed to leadership and community engagement during a season of growth by supporting events, advocacy, and organizational priorities. Brought a mission-minded, people-first lens to board-level conversations and practical support work.

Taylored Living Magazine — Guest Contributor (2022)

Wrote lifestyle and personal development articles centered on resilience, faith, self-awareness, and relational health. Translated lived experience and trauma-informed insight into clear, practical writing designed to encourage and equip readers.

B.S. in Business Leadership (Capella University) and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Life Coach (Arizona Trauma Institute, 2025). Ongoing professional development in content creation, writing, audience growth, marketing, AI workflows, and leadership systems—applied through operations, people development, and resource development.