Melissa began her real estate career in New York City working closely with Zeckendorf Development and specializing in luxury new development condominiums, the most notable being 50 United Nations Plaza. 2021 saw her return to Michigan, where she now joins @properties Christie's International Real Estate as both a licensed REALTOR and the Director of Brokerage Services.

• Managed client appointments and negotiated offers on behalf of the building developer, primary clientele being foreign countries purchasing formal residences for their Ambassadors to the United Nations• Analyzed market data to advise the development team of current real estate pricing and sales trends • Prepared quarterly and annual sales presentations for the developers and investment partners• Managed the internal sales team, outside marketing, public relations, and technology… Show more • Managed client appointments and negotiated offers on behalf of the building developer, primary clientele being foreign countries purchasing formal residences for their Ambassadors to the United Nations• Analyzed market data to advise the development team of current real estate pricing and sales trends • Prepared quarterly and annual sales presentations for the developers and investment partners• Managed the internal sales team, outside marketing, public relations, and technology firms for the project• Maintained the annual budget, including the determination of marketing advertisement placement/allocation • Spearheaded an initiative to update the lifestyle driven branding and messaging direction of the building, including photography and videography; updates included print and digital media, website redesign, signage, and eblast/direct mail series• Maintained unsold units and worked with onsite building staff to keep all owner accessible areas of the building to the standard of luxury associated with a high-profile building• Created a COVID-19 action plan and records to allow a safe and seamless return to work structure Show less

• Manager on duty accountable for running the sales floor and store operations• Responsible for all visual aspects of the store, including mannequins, displays, and floor set of new products• Provided private styling for existing clients and cultivated new shopper contacts • Planned exclusive, in-store events as part of maintaining client relationships• Store operation responsibilities included register reports, monthly audits, product sales, revenue review, and supply chain… Show more • Manager on duty accountable for running the sales floor and store operations• Responsible for all visual aspects of the store, including mannequins, displays, and floor set of new products• Provided private styling for existing clients and cultivated new shopper contacts • Planned exclusive, in-store events as part of maintaining client relationships• Store operation responsibilities included register reports, monthly audits, product sales, revenue review, and supply chain ordering • Developed innovative sales strategies, including the sale of LOFT credit cards, while maintaining the customer experience consistent with the LOFT brand Show less

• Responsible for hiring, training, and development of a new concierge staff for Fosun International• Supervised the concierge team while planning private corporate events and maintaining the staff calendar