Dave Mellin

Background

About Dave Mellin

I help brands tell and manage their story to external and internal audiences. Whether speaking to journalists, influencers, customers or potential customers, employees or shareholders, I help ensure the story is relevant, timely, authentic and compelling. Specialties: • Diverse expertise in media relations, internal communications, branding, marketing communications, issues management, crisis communications and communications planning. • Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. • Significant experience in providing communications and issues management counsel to C-Level executives. • Savvy media relations leader with background building and managing relationships, and developing meaningful media content and news announcements. • Extensive background in professional and collegiate sports. Served as senior executive at NCAA Division I university and led all corporate communications activity for Fortune 50 company's sponsorship of the NFL, NBA, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, and several professional and college team sponsorships.