Melissa Gates Email and Phone Number

Management professional experienced in fast-paced environments demanding strong independent, organizational, technical, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Trustworthy, creative, ethical, knowledgeable and innovative. Confident in interactions with individuals at all levels, in both team and individual settings. Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects within tight deadlines and budgets. Able to prioritize and multitask effectively. Specialties: • Campaign strategy• ESG• Lobbying• Grassroots advocacy• Program design, implementation & assessment• Community organizingCapabilities include:• Transforming ideas into meaningful, measurable actions• Problem solving & evaluation• Strategic assessment & planning• Community networking & relationship building• Ocean policy & legislative analysis and drafting • Animal rights policy & legislative analysis and drafting•