Melissa Latham Email & Phone Number

Concord, Nh

Newburyport, Ma

Key driver on consumer and technology accounts in a variety of industries; responsible for developing and executing strategic, business-driving social media and PR programs for clients; focused on securing high-profile media results in mainstream, consumer and vertical publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Newburyport, Ma

- Demonstrated understanding of clients’ business including in-depth knowledge of industry landscape and how to positively impact their narrative- Executed successful traditional and social media campaigns to drive impactful and strategic results - Contributed to planning and execution of integrated client programs- Managed client social channels, including development of content calendars, monitoring and reporting - Established relationships with key media contacts in trade, consumer and business outlets- Assisted in content creation across multiple platforms for various audiences- Drove research initiatives to help inform media and planning activities- Ensured team met deadlines and provided support in creating a variety of client deliverables- Developed media relations skills through outreach to trade, vertical and consumer outlets

Reading, Ma

- Worked directly with attorneys, paralegals, and clients- Conducted research, drafted and edited legal documents- Supervised and trained staff of five student workers- Demonstrated ability to work independently, utilizing time management skills by handling several projects at once and meeting deadlines- Certified by the State of Massachusetts as a Notary Public

Concord, Nh

- Liaison for NHCSW to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women- Organized event for National Association on Commissions of Women at the UN CSW- Researched and compiled database of possible event attendees - Designed and distributed promotional materials to successfully generate awareness of event- Worked independently and efficiently to support Executive Director

New Hampshire Institute Of Politics In Manchester, Nh

- Facilitated and guided youth in civic exploration of their community through project planning and implementation - Developed and executed lesson plans

Manchester, Nh

- Selected to serve as Ambassador by the staff of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics- Worked closely with fellow Ambassadors and Institute staff to promote the awareness and engagement of students at Institute events- Organized, planned, and executed events with fellow Ambassadors- Introduced speakers at Institute events, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton- Wrote articles on events that were published on Institute website- Represented New Hampshire Institute of Politics in a cooperative effort at Harvard University to create “Why Bother? 2006,” a program to promote voter registration and education