Melina DeNunzio
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic publicist with a proven track record at Golden Word, securing 20+ features in top-tier publications. Expert in national pitching and project management, adept at fostering media relationships and driving brand messaging. Strong communicator with a keen eye for market research, enhancing client visibility and revenue growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Publicist
Golden Word
10.2022 - Current
- Dominate influencer, local and national media relationships.
- Secure media placements in industry leading magazines and news outlets, leading to 20+ features in top-tier publications.
- Fulfill press requests for product, images, and interviews.
- Develop account strategy and manage day-to-day client communication.
- Conduct research including media lists, pitch opportunities, new business, resources, social media trends and more.
- Conduct PR and social media audits and analytic reports.
- Collaborate directly with the CEO on a high-priority business development project, contributing to the strategy and execution to bring in new clients and grow the company’s revenue.
Communications Specialist
Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw and advised a team of four directors.
- Organized, wrote and designed all monthly and weekly newsletters.
- Managed all social media platforms and ensure that brand messaging is maintained on all communication platforms.
- Designed effective strategies to achieve communications goals.
- Content management, CMS.
Education
Master of Arts - Communications And Business Leadership
High Point University
High Point, NC07-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Asana
- Cision, Muck Rack
- Slack
- Airtable
- Pipedrive
- Print and electronic media
- Market research
- National pitching
- Project management
Timeline
Publicist
Golden Word
10.2022 - Current
Communications Specialist
Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club
05.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Communications And Business Leadership
High Point University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
High Point University
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