Melissa Brewster Howard

About Melissa Brewster Howard

Who am I? Professionally, I\'m a senior project manager with 25+ years of experience! What I like best about my job is knowing that I\'m working with our clients to identify their definition of success and helping them achieve that success through strategic initiatives outlined a marketing plan tailored to their business\'s goal and objectives. I also help in leading our recruiting efforts to help build our team with \"A\" players! At Marketing Works, we live by four core values: 1. We get it. We do what it takes. We do the right thing. We care. We won\'t consider anyone unless we can see that they share these same values.When you work with me, you will find I\'m organized, responsive, an effective communicator, budget-conscious, and highly attentive to detail. Personally, I prioritize God and family. I am fortunate to work for a great company that values a strong work/life balance and allows me to maintain my focus. I\'ve been married to my husband for 27 years, and I\'m a mom to two great humans—my 22-year-old son and my 19-year-old special needs daughter. Both are indescribable blessings. They have taught me so many life lessons, including how to enjoy the small things in life. I\'m a pretty simple person, and it doesn\'t take much to keep me entertained. I love just spending time with family and friends!

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Marketing Works

   Jan 2014 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Through planning, organizing, prioritizing and managing, I am responsible for managing certain client accounts and helping to ensure marketing initiatives are getting done on time and on budget! I help set and enforce deadlines, track project initiatives and monitor budgets!I also help support the account team in identifying potential roadblocks related to budgets, resources and timelines, and helping to find a solution to these issues.I have also taken on the responsibility of heading up our recruiting efforts! I review and score resumes to make sure applicants are qualified. Then I conduct phone interviews and score their responses to determine if they go to the next step in the interview process. From there I coordinate management and team interviews and a couple different types of assessments.My strengths include- Strong organizational skills- Strong attention to detail- Excellent ability to multitask- Outstanding communication skills- Knowledge of project management processes, workflow, and terminology

Education

• Hilliard High School

  High School Diploma

  1986 — 1990

• Ohio University

  Bachelor's degree, Communication, General