Melissa Bird Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Supporting the IVMF's Entrepreneurship & Small Business team through program management, stakeholder management, special events, and other partner-related projects and initiatives.

Strategic communication and public relations, specializing in brand strategy, business communications, event management, crisis management, and leadership consulting.Clients include the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families and New York Mets.

As a member of First Data's newly established office of Corporate Citizenship, I am involved in creating strategy and implementing new company-wide programming relating to philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, responsible sourcing, and sustainability. I have the opportunity to collaborate with numerous teams to deliver innovative products to both internal and external audiences around the globe.

Serving on the Military and Veteran Affairs team for a Fortune 200 company, a global leader in payment technologies and security solutions. A nationally-ranked organization for service to the military community including recognition as a leading employer of veterans and military spouses. Responsibilities include managing team-wide projects, managing internal and external MVA communiations, developing social media content, participating in speaking panels and attending career fairs. First Data is committed to those in the military community. We recognize the important role our service members take on for our country; we appreciate their values, leadership, dedication, and unique skills they bring to our global team. We take pride in employing military service members and members of their families, and are proud to stand behind all of our employees who are Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.

Norman, Ok

Adjunct Instructor in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, currently teaching Career Planning and Development.

Norman, Ok

Oversaw public relations and marketing efforts for the National Weather Center and College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. Responsibilites include media relations with local, national and international outlets, creating marketing content across digital, electronic and print media, event coordination for large-scale and external events, updating website and social media content. Notable experiences include building, researching, planning and executing organizational presence and off-site social event for over 1,000 guests at largest industry conference (American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting); crisis communication efforts following devastating tornadoes in May 2013, assisting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials; and coordinating the first international art exhibition held at the National Weather Center.

Oklahoma City, Ok

Responsible for building business relationships across the region for a team under new ownership with a new approach to corporate partnerships, as well as selling sponsorships and advertising across the ballpark including signage, print advertising, radio advertising and themed events.

Queens, New York, United States

If you're looking to host a meeting, luncheon, wedding reception, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, softball game or other corporate or social event - Citi Field is your destination for any occasion!

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

B.A., Journalism/Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Sports Management