Melissa Bona
As a Social Media and Marketing Director with a passion for retail and business, I excel in creating strategic campaigns that drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales growth.
- Role
- Owner Buyer at Mint Major
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Bona
As a Social Media and Marketing Director with a passion for retail and business, I excel in creating strategic campaigns that drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales growth. With a proven track record in both B2C and B2B environments, I specialize in crafting content and marketing strategies that resonate with target audiences, optimize social media channels, and deliver measurable results. My approach combines creativity with data-driven insights, ensuring that every campaign not only meets but exceeds business objectives. Let’s connect and explore how I can help your brand thrive in today’s competitive landscape
Experience
Owner Buyer
Jan 2018 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US
Mint + Major is designed for the Major Girl — the effortlessly cool, confident woman who wants jewelry that moves with her life. Our pieces are tarnish-free, gold over sterling silver, and made to be worn every day, everywhere — from morning meetings to late-night memories.Every style is uniquely curated to feel modern, elevated, and a little bold without trying too hard. Delicate layers, stand-out studs, and statement pieces that make you feel like the girl boss you already are.Founded by Melissa, a Baltimore native with 21+ years in the retail industry, Mint + Major was born from a lifetime of loving fashion and a deep obsession with jewelry. After launching her career with Nordstrom at 23 and working with top brands for decades, she knew it was time to build the brand she had always envisioned — one rooted in personal style, quality, and authenticity.There isn’t a single piece in the collection Melissa hasn’t personally touched. Each item is handpicked with intention for the fashion-forward it girl who wants jewelry that feels special, easy, and unmistakably her.Mint + Major isn’t just jewelry — it’s confidence you can wear.
Education
CCBC
Bachelor's degree, Business & Fashion Merchandising
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Merchandising
- Social Networking
- Microsoft Excel
- Apparel
- Store Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Product Mix
- Product Forecasting
- Fashion Buying
- Inventory %26 Pricing Controls
- Markdown Management
- Inventory Distribution
- Retail
- Markdown Optimization
- Personal Shopping
- Social Media
- Assortment Development
- Management
- Store Operations
- Customer Service
- Fashion
- Marketing
- Training
- Styling
- Merchandising Systems
- Online Merchandising
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Retail Buying
- Assortment
- Merchandise Development
- Retail Sales
- Sku Management
- Store Clustering
- Trend Analysis
- Profit
- Footwear
- Sales
- Trend Forecasting
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