Melissa Stratis Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hired to tell this international nonprofit's stories through annual reports, brochures, newsletters, e-newsletters, direct mail fundraising, social media, fundraising campaigns, and website. Provided creative direction and project management for IM's external communication. Worked closely with fundraising leadership so all content supported and helped meet.

Developed this new role for the college. Produced regular, engaging content for social channels, e-blasts, video, news magazine, blog/website. Organically grew the college’s social media. Creatively problem-solved to meet recruitment needs during the pandemic. Developed a branding message through internal and external research. Additionally developed a.

Hired to help write and edit the Self-Study manuals for Trinity International University. Worked with text written by staff members to create a single, consistent voice. The two major accrediting agencies who received the completed manuals were strongly positive regarding the publications.

Consulted for the first two issues of college magazine redesign. Created a new structure for the publication. Developed a template for planning and schedule cycles. Connected the college with a new designer and advised on photo shoots. Helped brainstorm content. Wrote feature articles, edited and proofread text, and helped with problem-solving.

PUBLICATIONS: Re-created the university magazine. After one year, alumni update submissions tripled, the magazine began to receive regular letters to the editor, and reader response was highly positive. In 2005, Trinity Magazine received the Pride of CASE V Gold Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution Magazine and the 20th Annual Admissions Marketing.

PUBLICATIONS: Managed and wrote institutional publications, including the college magazine, seminary newsletter, annual reports, ads, brochures, monthly e-newsletters, president's communications, and appeal letters. Hired designers, photographers, printers, and mailing companies. The autumn 2001 magazine won the Gold Admissions Marketing Award for external.

Edited, organised, and designed the monthly newsletter, weekly notices, and sermon brochures for a 1,000-member church.

Arranged dream fulfillment for children with life-threatening illnesses, including trips to Disney World, a mall shopping spree, and a meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Digital Marketing Management Certificate, In Process

Ma, Christian Studies

Activities and Societies: Leadership team for women divinity studentsGraduated Summa Cum Laude

Ba, English/Communications

Activities and Societies: President of English Honors Society, co-editor of the college literary magazine, writing tutorGraduated Cum Laude