Recent relevant experience:
Rabobank (Global Bank)
FBFK Law (Law Firm)
Education Opens Doors (Nonprofit)
Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media (Now PMG; Global Digital Media Agency)
Mark Andy (Global Printing/Label Manufacturer)
Communities Foundation of Texas/Educate Texas (Nonprofit)
Velocitas (Marketing Agency)
Republic Elite (National Multifamily Interiors Manufacturer)
Melissa K. Flynn APR | MBA
Senior PR Consultant |
Fractional Chief Communications Officer
Principal | Melissa Flynn PR & Marketing
At-the-ready PR consultant/fractional Chief Communications Officer for long-term communications and PR needs, and short-term project work. Compelled to drive change and move the needle. Quick study. No ego in it. Love what I do.
MBA. Accredited in Public Relations. Nearly 30 years of MarComms experience leading teams and driving business impacting strategies across a wide range of industries – CPG, healthcare, oil/gas, professional services (financial + legal), manufacturing, non-profit, education, travel/tourism, automotive. Winning PR practitioner and leader – two PRSA Silver Anvil Awards wins; Past President of PRSA Dallas Chapter.
Where I Can Help You the Most
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Step in to lead the senior PR/Communications function
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as a senior counsel bridge during a hiring “gap” -
as a temporary Chief Communications Officer
(in a pinch, for growing companies, for a period of time) -
to listen, reset, reinvigorate and gel a team -
to audit current practices and create strategic communications plans -
to serve as a C-Suite go-to for all-things-comms
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Assessing current PR/comms challenges/crises and taking smart action -
Facilitating strategic visioning and problem-solving team sessions -
Coaching senior PR/Comms leaders to enhance their presence, skills and leadership -
Leading media and speaker training -
Driving PR/Communications-related RFP processes and strategic submissions
“Skilled, experienced, strategic, connected, practical, and a pleasure to work with. Melissa has been the best PR (and marketing) partner I’ve worked with in the last 20 years. She consistently works to develop the best targeted strategy to match our short- and long-term goals, while always respecting budget guidelines to obtain desired results at an efficient cost. Highly, highly recommended!”
Kelly KubastaNamed Shareholder/Attorney, FBFK Law Firm
“Melissa is an amazingly quick study, distilling and synthesizing complex and conflicting information down to what’s really important. Her ability to facilitate executive teams to consensus and align messaging with business strategy is extremely impressive. Most importantly, Melissa will challenge the status quo, ask the tough questions and bring external perspectives to balance ‘tribal thinking.’ Ultimately, she developed and orchestrated a comprehensive comms plan that mobilized our team from the shop floor to sales reps and reestablished Mark Andy as a true thought leader and authority within the industry.”
Duane PekarCEO, Mark Andy
“Melissa puts her heart and mind into solving difficult problems and truly cares about delivering the best outcome for her clients. Not only is her work thorough and thoughtful, but she also provides strategic insight that makes her one of my ‘go-to’ collaborators and a valuable partner with which to tackle any business challenge.”
Jennifer TaylorChief Marketing Officer, Communities Foundation of Texas
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