Experience

City of Carmel

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager, Community Relations & Economic Development

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Community Relations & Economic Development Project Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Present

  Serve as Carmel's spokesperson by responding to media inquiries, writing news releases, managing news conferences and other media eventsCreate and implement positive public relations strategies Routinely advise the City Mayor's Office on community relations projects and activitiesGenerate economic development by leading city tours for groups and organizations of interestCoordinate promotional and educational video production for Government Access Cable Channel Write and edit news releases, award entries, video scripts and newsletter articlesPrepare and coordinate local and national advertising for City initiatives and eventsField and direct complaints and requests for servicesOversee the City website and social media outlets Plan, coordinate, and prepare general marketing, informational products, and literature for the promotional or informational benefit of the CityAttend and participate in City meetings and eventsPhotograph City events and development for publications and displaysSupervise special events such as the City's annual Veterans Day CeremonyResearch and build the Mayor's public speeches and presentations Coordination of invoices and budget for department Showcase City initiatives at exhibition events and activitiesResponsible for various office and administrative management functions Show less



Stella & Dot

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Stylist

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2021

  Stella & Dot, named as one of the 500 Fastest-Growing Companies, is a social selling company that creates flexible opportunities for women to be work from home entrepreneurs. We believe everyone deserves great style, fun and opportunity in their everyday lives, and we're dedicated to providing it in a personal way. That's why we sell our line exclusively through friendly Stella & Dot Stylists online and at in home style sessions. Interested in shopping, hosting and/or styling, contact me at: MelanieLentz81@gmail.com Show less



Carmel Redevelopment Commission

• Public Relations & Events Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Manage and coordinate the city wide event calendar to look for and prevent potential conflicts Act as media liaison for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Develop and maintain publications including an Economic Development Newsletter, Sponsorship Opportunity Brochure and Parking Maps Present Public Relations and Marketing updates to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission at the monthly public meetings Manage and coordinate the city wide event calendar to look for and prevent potential conflicts Act as media liaison for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Develop and maintain publications including an Economic Development Newsletter, Sponsorship Opportunity Brochure and Parking Maps Present Public Relations and Marketing updates to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission at the monthly public meetings



City of Carmel 2005 - 2010

• Community Relations Specialist

  • Jun 2005 - Jan 2011

  Conduct media relations as Carmel's liaison by responding to media inquiries, writing news releases, managing news conferences and other media events Supervise the city's quarterly newsletter which includes selecting items of interest for content and writing articles as well as coordinating layout, design, editing, printing and mailing of the publication Strategically plan and supervise special events such as the city's annual Veterans Day Ceremony Generate economic development by leading city tours for groups and organizations of interest Research and build the Mayor's public speeches and presentations Coordinate promotional and educational video production for Government Access Cable Channel Maintain the City of Carmel's Facebook friend and fan page Extensive experience in writing news releases, award entries, video scripts and newsletter articles Show less