Melissa Day, PMP
Experienced marketing & communications professional
What I Do
Certified PMP with over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, design, and event management.
Transitioning back into the workforce after a successful entrepreneurial journey, where I led business
growth and strategic transformations. Eager to bring a unique blend of leadership, creative strategy, and
project management expertise to a new role.
Projects
Events
Communications
Branding
Design
Engagement
I am honest, loyal, and am not entitled. I am a hard worker, find the necessary resources I need to learn and improve but won't hesitate to ask questions. I am a Gen Xer and most of us were taught work ethic and perseverance. I am not looking to retire any time soon, rather the opposite. Working keeps me young, mindful, and energetic. Also, I am fun and have a great sense of humor. Without laughing, the world can be a pretty dull place.
I have been in the communications and marketing realm for the majority of my career. I never thought I would own a business but decided to support my husband's dream of owning a restaurant. We both went in feet first. And while it was among the hardest projects I have tackled, it is also the most rewarding.
Design, content, leadership, authenticity, strategies, and a myriad of platforms and software experience. I pick up on most things quickly and adapt when needed. I am a professional, know how to talk to someone and when to shut up.
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Marketing: Brand Identity, Strategy, & Alignment, Print & Digital Campaigns, Design, Social Media Platforms, E-Commerce, Content, Print Production, Layout & Design, Design Process, AI, Creative Work
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Project Management: Predictive, Hybrid & Agile Methodologies, Budget & Cost Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Effective Communications, Team Alignment, Risk Management, Collaboration, Negotiation, Contract Management, Risk Analysis & Management, Change Management
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Event Management: Create, Develop, Initiate, Plan and Execute, Budget Management, Close and Lessons Learned, Stakeholder / Vendor / Exhibitor / Speaker Management, Control Costs
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Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management Software, ChatGPT, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoho, SharePoint, HubSpot & Other CRMs, Website Platforms, Workplace Collaboration Tools
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Soft Skills: Flexible, Authentic, Mindful, Compassionate, Hopeful, Optimistic, Organized, Active Listener, Continual Learner, Dog Lover, Book Hog
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Of course, and first-class every time!
Seriously, if you're business is located somewhere outside of my driving range, I will travel within the United States and Internationally. I am located two hours north of Houston, Texas.
I want to find a work home that will let me continue my career in communications, creative, or marketing. Whether it is a project manager role, director role, or similar, I am open to all possibilities. The main objective is to find a good team, good leadership, and a good mission. I want to believe in the work I am doing.
There comes a point though where it's time to make decent money and have good benefits. I am hanging up my entrepreneurial hat for these reasons.
FAQs
You can get what you want
or you can just get old.
~ Billy Joel