Melissa Jarvis Email and Phone Number

• Worked with independent comic book artists on branding and public relations, including press releases, hashtags and bios• Secured interviews with radio, television and podcasts• Assisted with publicity in conjunction with Cal State LA for the inaugural Eagle Con, which showcases minorities in arts, entertainment, comics, cosplay• Invited to participate on various panels on Storytelling, World Building, Public Relations, and Independent Publishing at the famous San Diego Comic Con, as well as Wondercon • Collaberated with the dA Center of the Arts, the City of Pomona Arts Council and comic book artists and publishers for the first East End Art and Comics Takeover

• Developed, wrote and published three book historical romance series with BookStrand Publishing• Created social media platform for promotion, including blog tours, website, Facebook groups, and email• Assisted other writers with proofreading, content edits and copy edits prior to their book’s publication• Served on Board of Los Angeles Romance Authors, active member of Romance Writers of America, wrote several articles on craft and public relations

• Wrote and assisted in design of newsletters, annual reports and brochures, which earned numerous PRISM awards from the Public Relations Society of America, L.A. Chapter • Researched and developed a comprehensive agency history for the 75th anniversary which was used by the fundraising department to help generate donations• Helped with event planning, including photography, speeches, seating and press for galas and Strictly Business, one of Southern California’s largest networking events, which attracted over 600 people yearly• Placed stories on client successes and job creation programs with media outlets like the Jewish Journal, Los Angeles Times, KNX Radio, Associated Press, KTLA and more• Organized tribute journal and ads for different events

• Arranged satellite media tour with celebrity spokesperson for the Great Thanksgiving Banquet, an event organized by homeless rescue missions around the country to feed people during Thanksgiving• Secured feature in USA Today on arts programs at homeless missions which resulted in rise in volunteers, donations in excess of $15,000, and establishment of new arts endeavors• Raised awareness of green famine in Ethiopia and World Vision’s efforts to help, including on the ground interviews, photos• Coordinated celebrity invites and participation at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving feast