Melissa O'Donnell Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Apex, North Carolina, United States

Opened the Apex franchise of Sit Means Sit Dog Training in January 2016Opened the Charlotte franchise of Sit Means Sit Dog Training in January 2021Owner/Director of MarketingJob Description: - Development of Marketing Materials- Development of Marketing Strategies - Lead Generation- Management of Marketing Campaigns - Business Development

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Responsible for the development and management of advertising campaigns for local businesses of all sizes-Advertising platforms include 2 television stations, FOX 50 and Me TV, as well as WRAL Digital Solutions -Created, orchestrated and launched a cross-divisional public service campaign in 2014 called "Be a Responsible Dog Owner", featuring Actor James Denton, which educated the public on the basic care of their pets. This campaign reached over 24 counties in North Carolina on multiple platforms including Television, Radio and Web and brought in $250,000 in New Business to the company. This campaign served as the largest cross-divisional campaign in company history.

Waltham, Ma

-Coordinated online demonstrations of virtual data center management software for IT Executives of major corporations worldwide.-In my short tenure, I successfully made connections with several well known corporations and government entities across the United States. -Completed over 200 cold calls per day

-Planned and executed large scale, pre-game, tailgate parties for corporate sponsors. Served as Emcee of the events. Supervised team of part time Interns. Point of contact for Alumni players attending to sign autographs. -Escorted guests of the Marketing Department throughout the stadium on game days, including on the field and in the Press Box. -Served as Personal Assistant to a former player and company executive at public appearances. -Traveled throughout New England to New England Revolution player meet and greets.

-Personal Assistant to the Director of Marketing-Coordinated internal meetings and events-Assisted with marketing for the launch of new products including the Vesmatic Blood Analyzer

B.A, Communication Studies

Relevant Courses: Public Speaking, Persuasion, Small Group Communication, Communication for Business and Professionals, Conflict.

Secondary Education-History