Melissa Harris
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Jenn T.
Mind like a steel trap. Direct yet diplomatic. Tempers her sharp decisiveness with radiant warmth and approachability. Dizzyingly diverse skill set, which skews everyone’s expectations for unfortunate souls following in her footsteps. She can relate to the team and sell to the client. She’s clever, and a keen observer. Between a rock and a hard place, she carved a comfortable perch. You’d be a fool not to hire her, and I was lucky to learn from her and laugh with her for a while.
John Elstad
Melissa and I have worked on numerous development projects together over the last two years. Melissa stands out for me as having the best range of skills necessary to ensure that projects go smoothly. She has the people skills to work with all manner (and any number) of clients and project members. She has the technical understanding needed to properly scope a project, write an effective functional specification, and even identify and resolve some of the technical issues that may arise. Finally, she has the work ethic to put in the time required to meet deadlines. In addition to all the skills mentioned above, Melissa is a joy to work with. She has a quick wit, no ego issues, admits when she needs help or doesn't understand something (which isn't often), and truly cares for those with whom she works. In short, I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have directing a development project in which I'm involved.
Jenn T.
Mind like a steel trap. Direct yet diplomatic. Tempers her sharp decisiveness with radiant warmth and approachability. Dizzyingly diverse skill set, which skews everyone’s expectations for unfortunate souls following in her footsteps. She can relate to the team and sell to the client. She’s clever, and a keen observer. Between a rock and a hard place, she carved a comfortable perch. You’d be a fool not to hire her, and I was lucky to learn from her and laugh with her for a while.
John Elstad
Melissa and I have worked on numerous development projects together over the last two years. Melissa stands out for me as having the best range of skills necessary to ensure that projects go smoothly. She has the people skills to work with all manner (and any number) of clients and project members. She has the technical understanding needed to properly scope a project, write an effective functional specification, and even identify and resolve some of the technical issues that may arise. Finally, she has the work ethic to put in the time required to meet deadlines. In addition to all the skills mentioned above, Melissa is a joy to work with. She has a quick wit, no ego issues, admits when she needs help or doesn't understand something (which isn't often), and truly cares for those with whom she works. In short, I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have directing a development project in which I'm involved.
Jenn T.
Mind like a steel trap. Direct yet diplomatic. Tempers her sharp decisiveness with radiant warmth and approachability. Dizzyingly diverse skill set, which skews everyone’s expectations for unfortunate souls following in her footsteps. She can relate to the team and sell to the client. She’s clever, and a keen observer. Between a rock and a hard place, she carved a comfortable perch. You’d be a fool not to hire her, and I was lucky to learn from her and laugh with her for a while.
John Elstad
Melissa and I have worked on numerous development projects together over the last two years. Melissa stands out for me as having the best range of skills necessary to ensure that projects go smoothly. She has the people skills to work with all manner (and any number) of clients and project members. She has the technical understanding needed to properly scope a project, write an effective functional specification, and even identify and resolve some of the technical issues that may arise. Finally, she has the work ethic to put in the time required to meet deadlines. In addition to all the skills mentioned above, Melissa is a joy to work with. She has a quick wit, no ego issues, admits when she needs help or doesn't understand something (which isn't often), and truly cares for those with whom she works. In short, I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have directing a development project in which I'm involved.
Jenn T.
Mind like a steel trap. Direct yet diplomatic. Tempers her sharp decisiveness with radiant warmth and approachability. Dizzyingly diverse skill set, which skews everyone’s expectations for unfortunate souls following in her footsteps. She can relate to the team and sell to the client. She’s clever, and a keen observer. Between a rock and a hard place, she carved a comfortable perch. You’d be a fool not to hire her, and I was lucky to learn from her and laugh with her for a while.
John Elstad
Melissa and I have worked on numerous development projects together over the last two years. Melissa stands out for me as having the best range of skills necessary to ensure that projects go smoothly. She has the people skills to work with all manner (and any number) of clients and project members. She has the technical understanding needed to properly scope a project, write an effective functional specification, and even identify and resolve some of the technical issues that may arise. Finally, she has the work ethic to put in the time required to meet deadlines. In addition to all the skills mentioned above, Melissa is a joy to work with. She has a quick wit, no ego issues, admits when she needs help or doesn't understand something (which isn't often), and truly cares for those with whom she works. In short, I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have directing a development project in which I'm involved.
Experience
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Pinwheel Content
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Head Of Operations
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Account and Project Director
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Apr 2018 - Present
Pinwheel is a brand strategy, content, copywriting, and storytelling agency. We help organizations get their story straight, and then get their story out into the world.
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Account and Project Director
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Sep 2013 - Present
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Self
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Project/Account Director and UX Designer
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May 2011 - Present
Since May of 2011 I have been working freelance jobs. Working for myself has allowed me to to tap into all of my skills and interests. I have worked with a number of clients as a: • UX Designer • Project Manager • Video Producer • Strategist • Photo Shoot manager Key projects: • Program manager, strategist and UX designer for all marketing efforts for Silicon Valley Bank: Private Bank. Projects include: high profile client photo shoots, website design and launch, banking statement redesigns, overall program management, launch of two brochures and multiple printed marketing materials • Project Manager with Instinctif working on eBay Shipping marketing programs as well as multiple video shoots and social media push surrounding the eBay SHINE awards • UX designer for the relaunch of Anolon.com • UX designer for a number of promotional websites for Big Heart Pets • UX designer for the redesign of Natural Balance Pet Food • Lead UX Designer for the restructuring of the Logitech for Business Site • Video Producer: TripIt Brand video • Agency Video Producer for Corning: A Day Made of Glass 2 and Unpacked • Agency Video Producer for Intel Education Vision Video Show less
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Doremus
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Brazil
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Interactive Experience/Production
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Sep 2007 - May 2011
Responsible for: Leading the interactive department from a strategy, production and usability standpoint. Mentoring and educating junior staff on the ins and outs of the interactive process. Key Successes: * Agency Video Producer for the Award Winning Corning; A Day Made of Glass video * Grew the Intel Content Syndication business from $150K to $2.6M in just one year by convincing the client to move the program from being 100% text-based to being video-based. Resulted in the creation of over 60 HD videos * Successfully launched a number of complex site builds and flash applications on-time and on-budget through strong project management and diplomacy * Elevated the overall quality of the interactive work coming from the Doremus office by adding an interaction design eye to everything generated * Produced multiple award-winning campaigns: - Corning: A Day Made of Glass - HP IPG: The Break Up Videos - HP EB: IB Flex video series - Intel Content Syndication online program - Sage EES: On the Hotseat integrated campaign (banners, eDM, landing page, viral video) Show less
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LeapFrog
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Germany
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Producer/Senior Web Marketing Manager
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2007
Responsible for: Leading the charge for online initiatives surrounding the launch of the FLY Fusion Pentop computer including an iTunes-like store, multiple demo videos and online marketing program. Key Successes: * Partnering with our agency, pushed through a provocative viral campaign that was a finalist at the 2008 SXSW Awards in the Amusement category * Produced instructional videos on how to use the FLY Fusion computer and software * Created the first online marking plan in company history for the launch of the FLY Fusion- from the ad execution to the product landing page and integration with the software * Pushed through a full site redesign for Leapfrog.com, re-architecting the full e-commerce site in less than 2 weeks Show less
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Senior Producer
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
Responsible for: Managing the flow of offline and online projects into and out of the internal ad agency at Yahoo! by serving as the lead Account Manager, Strategist, and Producer. Led a team of 5 producers, building the discipline and installing a process. Key Successes: * Managed the launch of over 200 campaigns at Yahoo! and a full corporate rebranding effort with limited funds and resources * Used my creative and management experience to effectively communicate the needs of our marketing executives to our creative team, thereby increasing the efficiency of our creative process * Created new project management standards for all creative projects by instituting a standardized process and project kick-off templates * Helped creative teams prioritize tasks to improve productivity by creating a resourcing system to track all team members and their workload * Served as the sole information architect in the group, creating site flow documents and wireframes Show less
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Addwater
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Sweden
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager/Project Manager
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
Responsible for: Project management leadership on the online portion of the launch of the NapaStyle brand, eventually taking over as account lead. Key Successes: * Managed the successful design and launch of the NapaStyle online store by creating complex project plans; managing the internal design, copy and development teams; and managing the outside backend ecommerce partner * Moved from a project management role to a hybrid account service/project management role after just 3 months due to the relationship I was able to build with the client Show less
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Producer/Project Manager
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
Responsible for: All project management, account management and budget management for a small boutique design shop. Key Successes: * In one short year, was able to learn the ins and outs of the interactive space by immersing myself in the process from project kick-off through development * Picked up basic HTML and Photoshop skills through observation and hands-on self teaching. Acted as liaison between client and production team Responsible for: All project management, account management and budget management for a small boutique design shop. Key Successes: * In one short year, was able to learn the ins and outs of the interactive space by immersing myself in the process from project kick-off through development * Picked up basic HTML and Photoshop skills through observation and hands-on self teaching. Acted as liaison between client and production team
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Noble Films
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Production Manager
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Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
Responsible for: All television production requirements for over 60 Major League Soccer telecasts and major international soccer competitions. Key Successes: * All live broadcasts were completed at or under budget * Facilitated all production requirements for domestic and international broadcasters at Gold Cup 1998 and served as liaison with event organizers Responsible for: All television production requirements for over 60 Major League Soccer telecasts and major international soccer competitions. Key Successes: * All live broadcasts were completed at or under budget * Facilitated all production requirements for domestic and international broadcasters at Gold Cup 1998 and served as liaison with event organizers
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Production Manager
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Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
Responsible for: All television production requirements for over 100 soccer telecasts a year, including crewing, booking live remote facilities and transmission, arranging travel, and compiling production guides Key Successes: * Participated in the development and creation of the debut year of the Major League Soccer TV Network * Foreign broadcast liaison for all US National Soccer team events… arranging all satellite feeds and on-site production facilities * On-site production manager for all domestic US National team games (men’s and women’s) * Field producer for espn2’s “Worldwide Soccer” * Produced highlight packages, teases and billboards Show less
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Information * Assistant
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Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
Developed and produced the 1995 men's and women's soccer media guides Directed, released and coordinated all press releases and media interviews for the men's soccer and men's basketball teams Created filing system for archival information dating back to 1890 Developed and produced the 1995 men's and women's soccer media guides Directed, released and coordinated all press releases and media interviews for the men's soccer and men's basketball teams Created filing system for archival information dating back to 1890
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Education
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1991 - 1995
Barnard College
BA, Latin American Studies, Environmental Science -
1991 - 1995
Barnard College
Bachelor's degree, Latin American Studies and Environmental Science
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