Melissa Layton

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Sr. Director, Head of Global Communications at Crocs, Inc. @ Crocs
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Denver Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Melissa Layton

A results-driven senior leader with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate and marketing communications. I am a dedicated leader, invested in blending the right strategic vision, creative approach and analytical process into all forms of internal and external communications in effort to elevate brand reputation, drive brand awareness, enhance business goals, and impart the values and messages of the organization. As the Sr. Director, Global Communications at Crocs, Inc., I consider myself fortunate to lead a talented and diverse team of communications professionals who support and amplify all global internal and external communications across Crocs, Inc., inclusive of the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands. I oversee omni-channel public relations and marketing communications initiatives, global media relations, business and executive messaging, crisis communications, ESG communications and internal communications. I have successfully implemented innovative and thoughtful communications strategies that have earned me industry recognition, such as PR Week 40 Under 40 and PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25 honoree. I am passionate leader, focused on driving results and exceeding brand goals and expectations, and I thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment that fosters creativity and growth.

Melissa Layton's Current Company Details
Crocs

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Sr. Director, Head of Global Communications at Crocs, Inc.
Melissa Layton Work Experience Details
  • Crocs
    Sr. Director, Head Of Global Communications, Crocs, Inc.
    Crocs Jun 2022 - Present
    Broomfield, Co, Us
    Currently leading all global external and internal communications across Crocs, Inc., inclusive of the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands. My team builds strategy and drives support for all Global and Regional Consumer Marketing initiatives, Global Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Brand Reputation Management, Executive Communications, Global Crisis Communications, ESG/Sustainability, as well as all global employee Internal Communications.
  • Crocs
    Director Global Communications, Crocs, Inc.
    Crocs Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
    Broomfield, Co, Us
    Led global external communications across the Crocs brand. My team supports and amplifies Consumer Marketing initiatives, Corporate Communications, Executive Communications, Crisis Communications and Sustainability.
  • Crocs
    Sr. Manager, Global Pr & Influencer Marketing, Crocs Brand
    Crocs Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
    Broomfield, Co, Us
  • Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing
    Vice President, Brand & Talent Strategy | Influencer Marketing Lead
    Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Responsible for building and leading the Influencer Marketing practice within Burns' brand and talent strategy division. I work closely with key marketing executives and cross-functional agency teams to provide strategic counsel and road-mapping for omni-channel influencer marketing and brand-building campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands, including Coty, Crocs and Unilever.Provide agency leadership and drive business development through the ongoing implementation of new results forecasting and measurement capabilities which aid clients in identifying and tracking competitive marketing benchmarks and KPI's for branded activations.
  • Mcdonald'S
    Director, Brand Marketing Communications Usa
    Mcdonald'S Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Responsible for leading holistic marketing communications plans aimed at strategically enhancing brand reputation, while driving awareness with key audience segments in the U.S. market. Leveraged appropriate brand and industry research, data insights, industry experts, and best practices to promote a consistent brand narrative across all applicable internal and external communications channels.Served as company spokesperson for appropriate media inquiries and speaking engagements. Directed and managed multicultural PR agencies while forging relationships and fostering collaboration with cross-functional agency partners. Worked with company executives and cross-functional senior leaders advising on communications plans, strategies, messaging, media opportunities or announcements, and speaking engagements.
  • Mcdonald'S
    Director, Global Pr & External Communications
    Mcdonald'S Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Director within the global external communications function for a global food service retailer with more than 35,000 restaurants around the world. Responsible for overseeing global brand-building public relations activities by aligning with cross-functional marketing and communications partners and agencies in more than 100 company markets to ensure consistency in the global company narrative. Led corporate communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, corporate sustainability and global digital practices by aligning with key internal stakeholders and credible third-party endorsers globally. Leveraged appropriate brand and industry research, data insights, industry experts, and best practices promoting consistent brand narrative across all applicable external global communications channels.Activated 360-degree integrated marketing communications programs aimed at supporting and promoting brand awareness campaigns and global sports sponsorships, including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
  • Weber Shandwick
    Group Manager
    Weber Shandwick 2010 - 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    As a Group Manager, I led strategy and oversaw a variety of day-to-day activities for our clients. My responsibilities included developing and executing public relations campaigns, overseeing staffing allocations and budgets, managing client relationships, new business development, writing and editing. Additionally, I assisted with our inter-office cultural committee, and mentored new interns to assist with their career growth and development.
  • Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing
    Director
    Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
    Chicago, Il, Us
    As a Director in the Public Relations division, my role was to be the connective tissue between our clients and talent agencies. Using my background in PR, I worked closely with clients to identify and negotiate for the most strategic celebrity, athlete or expert talent that would best connect with their target consumer and enhance their brand campaign.
  • Dig Communications
    Senior Account Executive
    Dig Communications Mar 2007 - Jan 2009
    Us
  • Weber Shandwick
    Senior Account Executive
    Weber Shandwick Sep 2003 - Feb 2007
    New York, Ny, Us

Melissa Layton Skills

Public Relations Marketing Communications Media Relations Social Media Marketing Corporate Communications Integrated Marketing Crisis Communications Strategic Communications Social Media Press Releases Reputation Management Marketing Facebook Editing Message Development Internal Communications Event Management Publicity Advertising Event Planning Strategy Marketing Strategy Sponsorship Sports Marketing Crm

Melissa Layton Education Details

  • University Of Central Missouri
    University Of Central Missouri
    Public Relations

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