Melissa Champine

About Melissa Champine

As an experienced communications consultant, I am passionate about helping clients of all sizes achieve their business objectives, streamline communications efforts, and engage their key audiences.I enjoy transforming complex challenges into clear, compelling strategies and narratives. From transformational change to internal communications to reputation management, I partner with clients across industries to deliver tailored communications solutions that drive results. What I Bring to the Table• Client-Centric Service: Building strong relationships and fostering trust with clients and partners is at the core of what I do. • Rapid Onboarding: I quickly adapt to new industries and seamlessly blend into teams, whether for a quick project, working cross-functionally for months, or temporary team support. • Transparent Communication: My approach ensures that there are no surprises—just clear, open communication throughout a project.• Positive Energy: With a \"glass half full\" attitude, I tackle every project with 110% effort and enthusiasm.Let\'s connect and explore how we can innovate your organization\'s communication challenges together. Project and writing samples available upon request.

Experience

1. Senior Global Communications Consultant

   Cargill

   Dec 2017 — Present · Wayzata, MN, US

   Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to develop communication strategies across multiple Cargill enterprises and businesses. Work includes:• Strategic communications • Change management • Crisis communications• Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures • Thought leadership• Reputation management• Development, management, and measurement of communications materials and channels• Collaboration within highly matrixed organizations and stakeholder management

Education

• University of St. Thomas

  Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Retail
• Communication
• Event Management
• Digital Marketing
• Writing
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Management
• Team Building
• Teamwork
• Social Media
• Social Media Advertising
• Leadership
• Sales
• Product Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Product Launch
• Brand Development
• Event Planning
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Time Management
• Marketing Communications
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Talent Management
• Events Coordination
• Integrated Marketing