Melissa Carr
Director of External Relations @SkilledTradesBC
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WORK HISTORY
Director of External Relations @SkilledTradesBC
EDUCATION
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor's degree, Communications
UBC Sauder Professional Growth
Strategic Thinking in the Digital Context
UBC Sauder School of Business
Certificate, Digital Leadership
UBC Sauder Professional Growth
Change Management Fundamentals, Change Management
The University of British Columbia
Undergraduate studies
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies
UBC Sauder School of Business
Certificate, Corporate Marketing and Business Development
UBC Sauder Professional Growth
Agile Delivery Methods
UBC Sauder Professional Growth
Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Introduction to Fundraising
ABOUT MELISSA CARR
Senior leader with 15+ years of experience advising executives and governing bodies within complex, decentralized institutions. I specialize in stepping into moments of transition, ambiguity, or structural friction — clarifying priorities, strengthening operating models, and aligning teams around strategy that drives measurable organizational impact.My work sits at the intersection of enterprise strategy, public affairs, and organizational execution. I have led institution-wide restructures, designed integrated communications and marketing functions, established governance and performance frameworks, and provided senior counsel on reputation, risk, and change in high-visibility environments.I am trusted for sound judgment, political acuity, and the ability to hold both strategic vision and operational detail simultaneously. I thrive at decision-making tables where trade-offs are real, stakes are high, and alignment requires both clarity and emotional intelligence.I am particularly drawn to roles where communications is not an end in itself, but a lever for enterprise influence, public value, and institutional performance.
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