Mélissa Lessard
Head of North American Marketing at Couche-Tard- Claim this Profile
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Flavia D'Orazio
As I read Melissa’s post about influential women, I am motivated to write about her. I had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Melissa for a little over 7 years. Melissa was by far one of our favorite clients. Through her inquisitive and curious demeanor, she inspired good work, and encouraged strategic thinking, innovation, and action. She is incredibly knowledgeable in many areas of marketing and operations. She is decisive, accountable, and responsible, always offering constructive feedback. But most importantly she led her team and my team with compassion. Melissa is what good leaders are made of, confident, fair, authentic, and open-minded. She is an incredible role model for many future generations of influential women. I look forward to having our paths cross again!
Francis Lapointe
I had the pleasure of managing Mélissa in her role as Marketing & Merchandising Director at Couche-Tard. Melissa’s ability to handle multiple strategic initiatives in different departments, with a consistent focus in delivering results while doing the right thing made her a valuable player in the leadership team. Coupled with strong performance and innovation, her focus on building a high-performing team and looking after her employees and colleagues every day, elevates her to a one-of-a-kind leader and colleague. As a team member or a leader, Mélissa earns my highest recommendation.
Flavia D'Orazio
As I read Melissa’s post about influential women, I am motivated to write about her. I had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Melissa for a little over 7 years. Melissa was by far one of our favorite clients. Through her inquisitive and curious demeanor, she inspired good work, and encouraged strategic thinking, innovation, and action. She is incredibly knowledgeable in many areas of marketing and operations. She is decisive, accountable, and responsible, always offering constructive feedback. But most importantly she led her team and my team with compassion. Melissa is what good leaders are made of, confident, fair, authentic, and open-minded. She is an incredible role model for many future generations of influential women. I look forward to having our paths cross again!
Francis Lapointe
I had the pleasure of managing Mélissa in her role as Marketing & Merchandising Director at Couche-Tard. Melissa’s ability to handle multiple strategic initiatives in different departments, with a consistent focus in delivering results while doing the right thing made her a valuable player in the leadership team. Coupled with strong performance and innovation, her focus on building a high-performing team and looking after her employees and colleagues every day, elevates her to a one-of-a-kind leader and colleague. As a team member or a leader, Mélissa earns my highest recommendation.
Flavia D'Orazio
As I read Melissa’s post about influential women, I am motivated to write about her. I had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Melissa for a little over 7 years. Melissa was by far one of our favorite clients. Through her inquisitive and curious demeanor, she inspired good work, and encouraged strategic thinking, innovation, and action. She is incredibly knowledgeable in many areas of marketing and operations. She is decisive, accountable, and responsible, always offering constructive feedback. But most importantly she led her team and my team with compassion. Melissa is what good leaders are made of, confident, fair, authentic, and open-minded. She is an incredible role model for many future generations of influential women. I look forward to having our paths cross again!
Francis Lapointe
I had the pleasure of managing Mélissa in her role as Marketing & Merchandising Director at Couche-Tard. Melissa’s ability to handle multiple strategic initiatives in different departments, with a consistent focus in delivering results while doing the right thing made her a valuable player in the leadership team. Coupled with strong performance and innovation, her focus on building a high-performing team and looking after her employees and colleagues every day, elevates her to a one-of-a-kind leader and colleague. As a team member or a leader, Mélissa earns my highest recommendation.
Flavia D'Orazio
As I read Melissa’s post about influential women, I am motivated to write about her. I had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Melissa for a little over 7 years. Melissa was by far one of our favorite clients. Through her inquisitive and curious demeanor, she inspired good work, and encouraged strategic thinking, innovation, and action. She is incredibly knowledgeable in many areas of marketing and operations. She is decisive, accountable, and responsible, always offering constructive feedback. But most importantly she led her team and my team with compassion. Melissa is what good leaders are made of, confident, fair, authentic, and open-minded. She is an incredible role model for many future generations of influential women. I look forward to having our paths cross again!
Francis Lapointe
I had the pleasure of managing Mélissa in her role as Marketing & Merchandising Director at Couche-Tard. Melissa’s ability to handle multiple strategic initiatives in different departments, with a consistent focus in delivering results while doing the right thing made her a valuable player in the leadership team. Coupled with strong performance and innovation, her focus on building a high-performing team and looking after her employees and colleagues every day, elevates her to a one-of-a-kind leader and colleague. As a team member or a leader, Mélissa earns my highest recommendation.
Experience
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Couche-Tard
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of North American Marketing
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Head of Marketing and Merchandising, Canada
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Feb 2019 - Sep 2021
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Operations and Supply Chain Director
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
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Merchandising Director
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May 2013 - Apr 2017
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Marketing Director
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Oct 2011 - May 2013
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Labatt Breweries of Canada
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Marketing Manager - On Premise Quebec
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Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
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Sales Representative On-Premise
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Apr 2010 - Jan 2011
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Management System Specialist
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May 2008 - Apr 2010
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Global Management Trainee
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Aug 2007 - Apr 2008
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Education
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Yale School of Management
NACS women leadership program -
Cornell University
NACS leadership program -
2015 - 2015
GAP Partnership
The Complete Skilled Negociator -
2013 - 2014
Institut du leadership en gestion
Certification en leadership et habiletés de gestion, Gestion -
2004 - 2007
Université de Montréal
Bachelor, Communication
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