MELISSA KILLIAN
Editor
Boulder,CO
Summary
Exceptional editorial skills with a strong background in corporate communication and creative marketing. Proficient in managing the complexities of cross-cultural communication and community engagement. Experienced in overseeing the coordination of branded messaging and ensuring the quality of all written content. Skilled at coordinating projects, events, and campaigns involving diverse stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Killian Creative
01.2001 - Current
- As ghostwriters, editorial consultants, and publishing coaches, Killian Creative works with mission-driven entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts to amplify their brand and/or platform
- Killian Creative has helped produce over ninety-five titles that combined have sold over 5.4 million copies; two have reached #1 and #4 on the New York Times Bestsellers List
- Visit www.killiancreative.com to learn more
Technical Consultant Training & Skills Transfer
International Development Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw the development and implementation of twelve regional inter-agency government officer trainings on behalf of USAID's Partnership for Accelerating Results in Trade, National Expenditure, and Revenue (PARTNER) Activity in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), as well as four internal SLTDA trainings related to aspects of streamlining the tourism investment approval process; tracked results and compiled reports
- Conducted a staff analysis of the SLTDA Investor Relations Unit and submitted a comprehensive report including a review of industry best practices and a series of actionable near and long-term recommendations
Chief Content Officer
Trimm Institute for Global Leadership
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Responsible for corporate communications, branded content, and all published materials, including fundraising campaigns
- Managed content archives, program and materials development, overseeing the publication of manuscripts, and conceptualizing new product & program offerings
- Moderated bi-monthly coaching calls, helped coordinate events and conferences, and trained event staff
Founding Director
R.E.A.C.H.
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Established a nonprofit, after-school peer-mentoring program for middle and high school students (Relationship Education for Adolescent & Community Health)
- Acted as a community spokesperson, parent educator, volunteer coordinator, board member, and grant writer
Product Development/Partner Relations Executive
Harrison International
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Assisted with corporate communications, fundraising, and event planning; designed product offerings and developed content for teaching and fundraising materials; helped rebrand partner-based international business association
- Responsible for maintaining partner database and communications, various event coordination details, as well as overseeing product sales and merchandizing
Human Resources Officer
University of La Verne
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Established HR function, including the oversight of benefits, payroll, and labor law implementation in a multilingual/multicultural setting
- Supervised all hiring and training, facilitated capacity-building initiatives, published monthly staff/faculty newsletter, and compiled procedural handbooks and directories
Village Pharmacy Coordinator
U.S. Peace Corps
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Initiated the establishment of village pharmacy cooperatives and trained groups of health workers in hygiene, nutrition, first aid, basic life-saving therapies, and preventative health care in seven remote communities
- Wrote and received grants for the building of a community well and the purchase of hospital equipment
Education
Doctorate - Transformational Leadership
Bakke Graduate University
Master of Business Administration - International Management
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Colorado
Skills
- Written communication expertise
- Editorial and content management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Brand management
- Community outreach
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Media relations
- Product development
- Creative content marketing
Affiliations
- Boulder Writers Alliance (Steering Committee)
- Boulder Media Women | Boulder Editors (Advisory Board)
- American Society for Training and Development (former chapter board member)
- Society for Human Resource Management
- VIDE Fellow ("Volunteers in Development Education" fellowship award)
- Shriver Peace Worker Award Nominee
- AIESEC (Association of International Students in Economics & Commerce), Director of Public Relations
- International Relations Forum, President
- Semester at Sea shipboard news anchor, Ambassador, AIESEC representative
- Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Iota chapter, Editor & Historian
- School of Journalism, Executive Council
- KAIR, campus radio DJ and news anchor
Additional Attributes
- Pursuing Certifications in Evaluation Planning & Management and Contextually Responsive Evaluation Practice
- Certified DiSC Work of Leaders and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team trainer
- Student of Lean Six Sigma, Trauma Informed Leadership, and DEIB
- Branded content/curriculum development, copywriting, and editorial expertise
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; accustomed to quickly learning new software applications
Timeline
Technical Consultant Training & Skills Transfer
International Development Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chief Content Officer
Trimm Institute for Global Leadership
01.2010 - 01.2022
Founding Director
R.E.A.C.H.
01.2002 - 01.2007
Co-Founder
Killian Creative
01.2001 - Current
Product Development/Partner Relations Executive
Harrison International
01.2000 - 01.2004
Human Resources Officer
University of La Verne
01.1991 - 01.1996
Village Pharmacy Coordinator
U.S. Peace Corps
01.1986 - 01.1988
Master of Business Administration - International Management
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Colorado
Doctorate - Transformational Leadership
Bakke Graduate University
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