Melissa Christopher Email & Phone Number

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Formerly SKM Group, we’ve built upon the core strengths of a highly regarded, 30-year-old agency to expand into new areas of expertise and extend our reach, while creating a more vibrant culture to inspire our work. More than a name change, FARM represents an evolution — a heightened passion and spirited dedication toward our clients’ growth. Part soul and.

Depew, NY

Formerly SKM Group, we’ve built upon the core strengths of a highly regarded, 30-year-old agency to expand into new areas of expertise and extend our reach, while creating a more vibrant culture to inspire our work. More than a name change, FARM represents an evolution — a heightened passion and spirited dedication toward our clients’ growth. Part soul and.

• Take the lead creative role in producing slogans and marketing campaigns throughout the year
• Assist with the design of advertisements, coupons, business cards, and menu layout
• Manage and operate the Torella’s Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Proficient in touch-screen register software, and computer based ordering programs
• In charge of answering phone calls, taking orders, and assisting customers on catering decisions

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Responsible for planning, developing, and executing Goin’ Bald for Bucks Events with 55 schools in Western New York, as well as the Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Walk for Roswell Park
• Maintain strong working relationships with all event coordinators, media personnel, and community volunteer groups
• Developed annual marketing plan, communication plan, and outreach strategies
• Responsible for all day to day vendor and event host coordination
• Actively create and develop engaging social media, web and email content across all platforms
• Plan and create print advertising and marketing collateral for both Goin’ Bald for Bucks and Bosom Buddies programs

Depew, NY 14043

• Actively routed work throughout the office, took charge of change orders, and updated employee schedules
• Developed training manuals for prospective employees
• Reviewed advertising proofs before sending them to production
• Successfully operated agency project management software, as well as Microsoft Office
• Participated in input meetings, project meetings, TV and radio commercial recordings

Oswego, New York

• Assisted students and visitors with questions regarding campus and residence halls
• Greeted and provided friendly service to residents and visitors

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Took lead role in coordinating weddings and corporate events
• Conducted sales calls to potential clients regarding hotel packages, ballroom options, and corporate events
• Collected market research to target prospective business opportunities
• Managed Sales Pro accounts used to set up catering packages for weddings and corporate events
• Took responsibility for wedding reception set up including cocktail hour coordination, table setting design, décor placement, and arrangement of food display
• Designed hors d’oeurve, dessert and gift tables