Melissa Putman

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About Melissa Putman

Having built a communications and external affairs career over the past two decades, I've continually advanced into more responsible positions with team leadership. I genuinely enjoy building and nurturing high-performing teams, driving them to meet and surpass ambitious goals, all while cultivating a collaborative work environment. My expertise covers public affairs, crisis communications, and government relations, among other vital areas.I take pride in creating captivating narratives tailored to specific audiences. Whether it's engaging consumers, industry leaders, or lawmakers, I have a knack for delivering compelling stories that resonate. My skill set encompasses external and internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and adept crisis management. Examples of my achievements include- Directed 28 enterprise-level communication initiatives and crisis responses, encompassing leadership transitions, product launches, facility closures, and labor disputes. Assured uninterrupted operations and instilled stakeholder confidence- Implemented a comprehensive media relations strategy through engaging content and media pitches, placing 200+ media stories with 95% positive/neutral coverage across the business, trade, broadcasting, and national platforms- I co-led the COVID-19 communications task force, overseeing 500+ communications, including executive, customer, and employee messaging. Conducted 30+ virtual employee town halls in six months, with an average 80% attendance rate- Led communications and PR for a high-profile $1 billion capital planning initiative. Engaged community leaders, designed impactful activations, and secured sponsorships, enhancing brand visibility and a successful market launch.I look forward to connecting on LinkedIn or via email at mbputman2@gmail.com. I'm committed to expanding my professional network and prioritizing continuous growth and development in communications.Skills Include External Communications, Internal Communications, Executive Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Crisis and Issues Management, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Thought Leadership, Media Relations, Public Relations, Government Affairs, Storytelling, Program Management, Nonprofit Organizations, Social Media, Strategy, Policy Analysis, Writing, Corporate Communications, Politics, Government