Elizabeth Melillo, Mmc Email & Phone Number

United States

-Serves as the communication subject matter expert for OCDD-Writes, edits, and manages announcements, memos, reports, stories, operational instructions, and provider forms -Designs brochures, flyers, graphics, cards, and presentations-Creates and enforces a consistent brand image for OCDD-Responds to public inquiries and legislative constituent requests -Supervises the development of statewide OCDD policies/procedures-Manages the legislative tracking process during legislative sessions -Serves as liaison for OCDD on statewide task forces, work groups, and councils-Serves as the statewide OCDD Records Retention Manager and liaison with the Secretary of State-Manages the safe destruction of HIPAA-related information

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

-Lead all internal communication for 7,000 employees (internal newsletters, bulletin boards, messages from the secretary)-Collaborate with statewide program offices to write talking points, create informational assets, and disseminate vital information to all Louisianans during crises (COVID-19, mpox, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme heat, saltwater intrusion, etc.)-Create and implement weekly internal newsletter for 7,000 employees to read; this currently has a 76% open rate-Design brochures, fliers, posters, fact sheets, reports, presentations, postcards, and social media graphics while maintaining brand standards-Write and edit press releases, key messages, talking points, blogs, internal newsletter stories, and social media captions-Create a monthly report of all marketing campaigns and media mentions for the Louisiana Governor’s office-Edit 50-60 Louisiana legislative reports per year-Respond to media requests and arrange interviews with LDH subject matter experts before a reporter’s deadline-Manages communications plans for large-scale campaigns and public events for 7 LDH program offices

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

-Plan and coordinate the execution of creative campaigns for 17-19 clients-Edit contracts, scopes of work, and strategic plans-Develop strategic plans and implementation timelines for clients, such as Gardere Community Christian School-Manage timelines, invoices, and budgets for all projects-Coordinate various calendars to schedule 3-5 meetings each day-Organize hundreds of client assets into Google Drive, Dropbox, and Canto

-Edit research articles for publication-Conduct research and run/interpret data-Plan and implement internal events (i. e. graduate student showcase)-Write annotated bibliographies, blog stories, and internal emails

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

-Conducted secondary and primary research-Created professional deliverables using Adobe programs-Devised a comprehensive communications plan, #LearntoEatFit, to raise awareness of Eat Fit*This communications campaign won the 2020 LSU Patricia Kay Benoit Graduate Research Award

-Use health communication to educate others on how to be both fit and healthy-Give speeches at large events to explain the company mission and the importance of health-Be a guest speaker at several events-Inspire and coach others to live a healthier lifestyle

-Worked with a team to conduct secondary and primary research -Designed a social media playbook to increase social media interaction

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

-Created a full crisis communication plan for implementation in the event of an unexpected crisis.

Orlando, Florida Area

-Interact with guests, provide information, and answer any questions regarding Disney World. -Provide excellent guest service to create “magical” experiences.-Maintain a positive attitude and friendly character to uphold the Disney Look.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

-Conducted research, created professional deliverables, and sponsored events-Devised a communications campaign to gain more volunteers for CAAWS

Please note: Although this PR firm was student created and run, we worked with real Baton Rouge clients, such as the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society, to create a campaign.-Responsible for creating the firm’s logo, name, and brand story-Organized and monitored the writing of all copy, both creative and narrative-Ensured writing quality (style, content, grammar) of entire campaign book-Wrote everything for PowerPoint presentations.-Oversaw involvement with other team members in copy tasks-Needed to have perfect writing and editing skills to ensure an understandable campaign book

Designed a social media playbook to increase awareness of the new museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-Planned and implemented events such as meetings, workshops and a Professional Etiquette Dinner.

-Edited fundraiser letters-Helped coordinate events by findings venues and calling local vendors-Used Raiser’s Edge Fundraising Software

Baton Rouge, La

-Developed excellent customer service and people skills. Proofread newspaper and online articles. -Answered and transferred phone calls to assist people with road and highway problems.

Master Of Mass Communication, Strategic Communication

Activities and Societies: Health Communication Research Committee4.07 GPA Kappa Tau Alpha honors Patricia Kay Benoit Graduate Research.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, Social Committee of PRSSA, Professional Development Committee.