Melissa Lee Email & Phone Number

Acton, Massachusetts, US

Responsible for chartering and leading the Global Instructional Design Team that creates instructional and education materials to support new products and market entry of products from initial development through commercialization, inclusive of all Instructions for Use: user guides, quick start guides, in-app tutorials, instructional videos, consumer.

Acton, Massachusetts, US

-Advocated, advised and informed R&D teams towards innovations that improve clinical outcomes, ease diabetes burden, and increase user accessibility and adoption-Ensured product development guidance documentation met the needs of healthcare professionals, end users, and Insulet’s strategic fit in the diabetes device industry-Supported human factors.

Palo Alto, CA, US

Product Training:-Led development of training plan for users and clinicians for Tidepool Loop, an interoperable automated insulin dosing iOS app-Crafted the in-app learning experience and all instructions for use materials for safe and effective product use in accordance with 510(k) and Special Controls requirements-Responsible for drafting all copy in the.

Milpitas, California, US

• As Bigfoot's primary public relations, social media, communications, and marketing resource on the Marketing team, Melissa worked as a liaison to executive leadership and the broader diabetes community to build brand.
• Developed and implemented company’s social media strategy
• Grew Facebook following from less than 7K to more than 85K in 24 months
• Managed advertising budget
• Wrote and produced all social marketing content in accordance with regulatory and clinical guidance and executive leadership goals
• Served as point of contact for all inbound inquiries (social media, email, phone)

As tech editor for ASweetLife, Melissa brought hundreds of thousands of readers the benefit of her extensive experience using a variety of insulin pumps and diabetes devices on the market as well as her insights into the diabetes tech industry and its pipelines and partnerships, publishing 27 pieces in the online magazine, primarily on the topic of.

Berkeley, California, US

• Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brought together people touched by diabetes for positive change so that nobody living with this condition ever feels alone.The organization.
• Oversaw non-profit’s first leadership transition, serving as board-appointed interim Executive Director for 12 mos
• Managed team of 5 FTEs, 4 contractors, dozens of volunteers
• Managed $1.3M operating budget and 3 distinct program streams (2 online communities (English and Spanish), an advocacy program (of which I was de facto program director), and an exercise empowerment program tied to.
• Managed completion of implementation of a major IT platform migration, requiring coordination of contractors and team members to move two communities with 3M unique impressions per year from Ning (SaaS) to a dedicated.
• Served as primary liaison for 25+ corporate and private foundation sponsors, securing six-figure sponsorships for mission-related programming

Berkeley, California, US

Executive Board member and Secretary 2012-2014, Chair-Elect 2014.From community member of TuDiabetes.org 2008, to first lead administrator of the online community 2008, to member of Diabetes Advocates 2012 and later the Diabetes Advocates steering committee and Board of Directors, Melissa volunteered her time, talent, and treasure in support of DHF's.

• Produced personal diabetes blog on Blogger.com platform, becoming a leading voice in the diabetes online community
• Was first blogger to review Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM, Omnipod UST400, Tandem t:slim, and Asante mySnap
• Social Influencer: enjoyed traffic in the 10K+ visits per month during the peak of publication
• Produced series of 12+ diabetes-themed music video #dparodies as a peer-to-peer fundraising vehicle for various causes
• Syndicated via diabetesdaily.com

Taught private lessons in singing fundamentals, with emphasis on breath management, dramatic presentation, tone development, projected production, and individual expression. Worked primarily with ages 12-20 and taught on high school campuses until her daughter was born in 2010, at which time moved her studio to her home.

Acton, Massachusetts, US

Patient Advocate for Dallas/Ft. Worth area sales team

Lead soloist and Cantor for Saturday Masses, interim Director of Music (January 2007 - June 2007)

Instructed private students on 4 campuses, grades 7-12, for individualized 30-minute lessons once per week, with as many as 55 students per week. Conducted student recitals, assisted the Fine Arts Dept staff when asked, prepared students for TMEA and UIL sponsored choral and solo competitions, helped students prepare for college vocal auditions.

Instructed private students, grades 9-12, for individualized 30-minute lessons once per week, with as many as 30 students per week. Conducted student recitals, assisted the Fine Arts Dept staff when asked, prepared students for TMEA and UIL sponsored choral and solo competitions, helped students prepare for college vocal auditions.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Bachelor Of Music, Vocal Performance