Melissa Lound
Digital Communications and Fundraising Manager at Toxic-Free Future- Claim this Profile
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Terry Axelrod
I have managed Melissa for more than 13 years, and I can say with certainty that she would be an asset to any company. Over the years, we have worked closely on several complex projects including website redesigns, newsletter and blog content, book publications, product launches, and curriculum development. She has met every challenge with skill and grace. She is highly organized and can manage multiple competing projects, shifting priorities as needed. She is a clear and effective communicator and a real team player. And as an editor, she has a keen eye for detail and a way with words. She has successfully taken on every new challenge that has come her way, effortlessly learning new skills as needed. I can count on Melissa to reliably produce work of a very high quality and to do so quickly and efficiently. Melissa has been an integral part of our team, and has contributed so much to the success of Benevon.
Suzanne Shoemaker
Melissa would be an invaluable asset to any organization. When we reduced our workforce in 2018, she eagerly absorbed multiple new accountabilities and juggled them all with power, grace, and ease. Whether she is writing new educational or marketing content or managing a project involving multiple layers and priorities, you can always count on her to be in communication and produce results with creativity and integrity.
Terry Axelrod
I have managed Melissa for more than 13 years, and I can say with certainty that she would be an asset to any company. Over the years, we have worked closely on several complex projects including website redesigns, newsletter and blog content, book publications, product launches, and curriculum development. She has met every challenge with skill and grace. She is highly organized and can manage multiple competing projects, shifting priorities as needed. She is a clear and effective communicator and a real team player. And as an editor, she has a keen eye for detail and a way with words. She has successfully taken on every new challenge that has come her way, effortlessly learning new skills as needed. I can count on Melissa to reliably produce work of a very high quality and to do so quickly and efficiently. Melissa has been an integral part of our team, and has contributed so much to the success of Benevon.
Suzanne Shoemaker
Melissa would be an invaluable asset to any organization. When we reduced our workforce in 2018, she eagerly absorbed multiple new accountabilities and juggled them all with power, grace, and ease. Whether she is writing new educational or marketing content or managing a project involving multiple layers and priorities, you can always count on her to be in communication and produce results with creativity and integrity.
Terry Axelrod
I have managed Melissa for more than 13 years, and I can say with certainty that she would be an asset to any company. Over the years, we have worked closely on several complex projects including website redesigns, newsletter and blog content, book publications, product launches, and curriculum development. She has met every challenge with skill and grace. She is highly organized and can manage multiple competing projects, shifting priorities as needed. She is a clear and effective communicator and a real team player. And as an editor, she has a keen eye for detail and a way with words. She has successfully taken on every new challenge that has come her way, effortlessly learning new skills as needed. I can count on Melissa to reliably produce work of a very high quality and to do so quickly and efficiently. Melissa has been an integral part of our team, and has contributed so much to the success of Benevon.
Suzanne Shoemaker
Melissa would be an invaluable asset to any organization. When we reduced our workforce in 2018, she eagerly absorbed multiple new accountabilities and juggled them all with power, grace, and ease. Whether she is writing new educational or marketing content or managing a project involving multiple layers and priorities, you can always count on her to be in communication and produce results with creativity and integrity.
Terry Axelrod
I have managed Melissa for more than 13 years, and I can say with certainty that she would be an asset to any company. Over the years, we have worked closely on several complex projects including website redesigns, newsletter and blog content, book publications, product launches, and curriculum development. She has met every challenge with skill and grace. She is highly organized and can manage multiple competing projects, shifting priorities as needed. She is a clear and effective communicator and a real team player. And as an editor, she has a keen eye for detail and a way with words. She has successfully taken on every new challenge that has come her way, effortlessly learning new skills as needed. I can count on Melissa to reliably produce work of a very high quality and to do so quickly and efficiently. Melissa has been an integral part of our team, and has contributed so much to the success of Benevon.
Suzanne Shoemaker
Melissa would be an invaluable asset to any organization. When we reduced our workforce in 2018, she eagerly absorbed multiple new accountabilities and juggled them all with power, grace, and ease. Whether she is writing new educational or marketing content or managing a project involving multiple layers and priorities, you can always count on her to be in communication and produce results with creativity and integrity.
Credentials
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Learning Conversion Copywriting
LinkedInMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Learn Social Media Monitoring
LinkedInOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
SEO: Keyword Strategy
LinkedInOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Content Marketing: Social Media
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Toxic-Free Future
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Communications and Fundraising Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Benevon
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor and Communications Manager
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Jun 2007 - Dec 2020
Communications: * Created marketing and communications materials including press releases, emails, fact sheets, brochures, and blog posts to advance Benevon’s messaging and strengthen connections with key audiences. * Produced and maintained website content in WordPress and other content management systems. * Planned and executed an editorial calendar for a weekly newsletter, including content development, image editing, newsletter creation in HTML, proofreading, and distributing through Pardot. Newsletter had an average open rate of 23%, with an average click-through rate of 3.6% and a click-to-open rate of 15.5%. * Developed and implemented a social media strategy and maintained Benevon’s social media presence on Twitter and Facebook. * Plan, wrote, and produced client interviews and stories to be featured across multiple channels. Writing and Editing: * Wrote compelling copy for a variety of formats and audiences. * Owned training curriculum for clients by synthesizing input from team members and editing and producing complex training workbooks annually. * Created internal style guide and ensured that all outward-facing documents complied with style guide. * Designed and edited engaging Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. * Acted as writing and grammar consultant for team members. * Documented writing and editing best practices and procedures. Project Management: * Managed timeline, budget, and deliverables from internal teams as well as external vendors to produce two books, The Benevon Model for Sustainable Funding, and The Benevon Model for Sustainable Funding, Second Edition, on schedule and on budget. * Worked with IT manager on two website redesigns, managing timelines and organizing content creation. Required considerable managing up of CEO for content creation workflow. * Managed release of several new products: identified necessary actions, created timelines, assigned tasks, and ensured team met assigned project goals. Show less
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The Verus Group
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Editor
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2007
* Used content management system to populate and edit client websites. * Proofread, restructured, and edited client content. * Wrote and edited marketing pieces including data sheets, newsletters, press releases, and website content. * Drafted and updated technical documents, including training manuals and product specification documents. * Used content management system to populate and edit client websites. * Proofread, restructured, and edited client content. * Wrote and edited marketing pieces including data sheets, newsletters, press releases, and website content. * Drafted and updated technical documents, including training manuals and product specification documents.
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Education
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London College of Printing
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Arizona State University
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Arizona State University
BA, English