Also known as: forthevoiceless
Melissa Wilson is a corporate communication professional with strong business analyst, project management and publishing experience. After graduating from Queens University in 2005, Melissa worked in Business Continuity for two years at Bank of America, ending as an Assistant Vice President owning the national Back Office consulting relationship. In 2007, Melissa founded Visual Melody, a marketing company specializing in web and print design. Wachovia hired Melissa in 2008 as a business continuity consultant and SharePoint developer. In Spring 2009, Melissa developed www.beavoiceforthevoiceless.com, a site aimed at providing inspiration and resources for a cruelty-free lifestyle. In August 2009, Melissa left the for-profit sector and accepted a Corporate Liaison position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, managing most of the international clothing retailer negotiations. In August 2010, Melissa returned to school, to pursue holistic nutrition, yoga, and personal trainer certifications. Melissa anticipates acceptance into UNC Charlotte's Graduate School in Fall 2011, perusing an MA in Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Specialties - Cultivating strong interpersonal client relationships - Business analysis synthesizing multiple inputs - Generating and implementing organizational tactics - Seamlessly managing concurrent deliverables - Marketing and publishing (internet and print) - Writing and editing (corporate and personal) - Aesthetically attractive layout and design - Holistic wellness and animal welfare consulting