Experience

Long Beach Local News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, Lead Anchor

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Long Beach Local News is the premier source for breaking news, community news, sports, politics, entertainment, business and more. Broadcasting live from Long Beach, California

• Reporter

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Melissa McGinnis is enjoying her new role as lead reporter for Long Beach Local News. She brings her on camera expertise from her extensive work as host and producer of Greenopolis TV. Follow Long Beach Local News on facebook, youtube and twitter to get up to date Long Beach, CA news.



ecotopiaUmedia

• Host/Producer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Podcasts and videos featuring Melissa McGinnis and her co-host, The Circular Economist, Tom Wright; they discuss the most pressing issues germane to our environment and the biosphere. @ecoptopiaUmedia.com Podcasts and videos featuring Melissa McGinnis and her co-host, The Circular Economist, Tom Wright; they discuss the most pressing issues germane to our environment and the biosphere. @ecoptopiaUmedia.com



Melissa McGinnis Productions, Inc.

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• President/Founder

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Increased sales for major CPG (consumer packaged goods; consumer goods that need to be replaced daily) companies in retail outlets. Clients include: Nestle Waters (all spring brands, San Pellegrino and Perrier), Contrex Water, Resource Water, New Chapter, Duchy Originals, Cypbel's Free to Eat and BroadStar Wind Corporation. Increased sales for major CPG (consumer packaged goods; consumer goods that need to be replaced daily) companies in retail outlets. Clients include: Nestle Waters (all spring brands, San Pellegrino and Perrier), Contrex Water, Resource Water, New Chapter, Duchy Originals, Cypbel's Free to Eat and BroadStar Wind Corporation.



Be Green Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Brand Ambassador

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Melissa McGinnis joins BeGreen Packaging as their Global Brand Ambassador. She will be working closely with retailers and consumers on spreading awareness for the innovative packaging company as they re-launch their brand strategy and positioning for their Food Service line to focus on being the only “to-go” NON-GMO Project Verified Packaging Company in North America. Additionally, the packaging is certified Silver Cradle2Cradle, compostable and recyclable. Melissa is thrilled to be joining the company and says, "I couldn't find a company that I am more ethically aligned with. I look forward to sharing this story with as many people as possible as BeGreen is the future of responsible packaging as well as helping define what the "Circular Economy” business model is all about. Which includes the manufacturing launch of their Zero-Waste US manufacturing facility, based in South Carolina, which has created green sustainable jobs in this rural area of South Carolina. The Food Service “to-go” line is made from renewable agricultural waste in addition to renewable plant based resources, Eventually this will add new revenue streams in support for our beloved NON-GMO farmers. To learn more about BeGreen Packaging visit their website at begreenpackaging.com. Show less


Organix Recycling
• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sales and Marketing Manager

  • 2012 - Jun 2014

CITrials
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Consultant; Branding and Business Development

  • 2012 - 2013


Original Pet Food Company

• Founder

  • Mar 2010 - 2013

  Created an exclusive premium brand of organic pet food for a global market. Responsible for all sales, marketing, collateral and public relations. Created an exclusive premium brand of organic pet food for a global market. Responsible for all sales, marketing, collateral and public relations.



Recyclebank

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer and host of eco-tip video segments

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  Created content to increase viewership and visibility. Managed production team and improved social media marketing. Created content to increase viewership and visibility. Managed production team and improved social media marketing.



Greenopolis

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GreenopolisTV Producer, Host

  • 2009 - Jun 2012

  Helped grow the business portfolio and increase sales and distribution of this sustainability-oriented enterprise though relationships and partnerships with Pepsico, Whole Foods Markets, 7-11 Stores, sports stadiums, airports and universities. Developed videos for YouTube channel to further increase sales and distribution. Helped grow the business portfolio and increase sales and distribution of this sustainability-oriented enterprise though relationships and partnerships with Pepsico, Whole Foods Markets, 7-11 Stores, sports stadiums, airports and universities. Developed videos for YouTube channel to further increase sales and distribution.



Waste Management

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host Greenopolis TV

  • 2009 - 2012

  Helped to increase recycling rates and obtain new business through strategic sales and marketing strategies, which included implementing a journalistic approach to launches and new ventures. Interview subjects have ranged from President Obama and CEO David Steiner, government officials, including mayors and members of Congress. Helped to increase recycling rates and obtain new business through strategic sales and marketing strategies, which included implementing a journalistic approach to launches and new ventures. Interview subjects have ranged from President Obama and CEO David Steiner, government officials, including mayors and members of Congress.



Nestle Purina

• France
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pet Promise brand sales and marketing manager

  • 2005 - 2009

  Helped to grow brand to number-one in sales in the natural channel. Responsible for selling new accounts, maintaining high profile accounts and management of sales/marketing group nationally. Helped to grow brand to number-one in sales in the natural channel. Responsible for selling new accounts, maintaining high profile accounts and management of sales/marketing group nationally.