Melissa Christensen Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Paris Area, France

Elevate the Quantis brand and voice to guide companies along a science-based sustainability journey. - Craft thought leadership articles- Manage company news and social media- Coordinate report promotion- Organize and moderate webinars- Support group-level marketing initiatives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Built communications plan to support national network of 107 institutes—oversee social media, external communications, media relations, branding, and issues management
• Created campaign to raise awareness on organization's TV series in print, broadcast, and digital media
• Organized and promote public event on China-Africa-US engagement with diplomatic, corporate, and academic leaders; develop additional programs in line with organization’s strategic objectives

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage communications for Center's programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Independently manage all aspects of a viable international freelance business specialized in communication, strategy, and bridging cultural divides.
• Edit reports for a leading sustainability consultancy - China office.
• Translate and interpret (Spanish to English) for American media company - Cuban documentary series http://verv.tv/startup-cuba

Shanghai - Seoul - Singapore

Developed and co-led pilot 15-week immersion program across East Asia for American undergraduates; served as resident director, provided cross-cultural engagement training, managed China logistics, wrote regular reports to stakeholders.

Shanghai City, China

• Researched and reported to CEO on business plan for international expansion, including market research, legal regulations, branding, product evaluation, and distribution.
• Planned and spearheaded global rebranding process from inception to registering trademarks and producing marketing collateral.
• Evaluated product design and sales strategies through focus groups, surveys, customer interviews, and market research; identified and reported on key areas for improvement.
• Set up subsidiary company in USA and established procedures to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Developed and delivered company’s first staff-wide time management training.
• Created and delivered presentations to executives in English and Chinese.

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Developed comprehensive communication strategy for largest single marketing campaign in company history
• Served as liaison for Chinese buyers
• Carried out messaging plan as spokesperson at national industry conventions
• Composed, edited and translated press releases for U.S.A. and France markets
• Contributed creative content to promotional videos and social media engagement

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Translated and customized advocacy training manual for francophone African clients;- Communicated on behalf of project managers with French-speaking partners in Africa;- Represented CIPE at industry events, gathered information and presented findings to senior staff.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Business and Environment Club INDEVOR Impact Club Music Club

Chinese Studies

Activities and Societies: Guitar ClubSemester-long intensive Mandarin Chinese course learning standard oral Mandarin Chinese and modern.

Bachelor Of Arts, Religious Studies, 3.94 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Student Leadership (co-leader of international service organization Emmaus Road).