Melissa Hougland

About Melissa Hougland

With over a decade of experience, I am currently the Founding Partner and COO at (Creative Legion), where I oversee operations, partnerships, and creative programming to foster an inclusive space for global creatives. Passionate about driving innovation and collaboration, I build internal systems and experiences that empower artists, makers, and entrepreneurs to connect and thrive. My mission aligns with Creative Legion’s vision of creativity and community, and I strive to bring diverse perspectives and structured solutions to our team. At (Creative Legion), I lead the development of systems for bookings, memberships, and workflows while collaborating with creatives globally to deliver impactful exhibitions and events. My prior experience at Meta, including roles in executive support and event management, honed my organizational efficiency, strategic planning, and operational skills. Recognized for my calm demeanor and problem-solving abilities, I consistently contribute to shaping meaningful and creative experiences.

Experience

1. Founding Partner, COO

   Creative Legion

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hudson, NY, US

   Founding partner and operational lead of (Creative Legion), new space for creativity-Overseeing operations, strategic partnerships, and creative programming for launch and long-term growth-Shaping member experience and hospitality offerings, including a podcast studio, event space, and seasonal exhibitions-Building out internal systems for bookings, memberships, and cross-functional team workflows-Collaborating with local and global creatives to bring visionary projects, exhibitions, and events to life(Creative Legion) a place where creatives, artists, makers, entrepreneurs can connect, create, share.

Education

• Seattle University

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

  2004 — 2008

• Parsons School of Design - The New School

  Design & Management Summer Program

Skills

• Time Management
• Saas
• Temporary Staffing
• Mobile Devices
• Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Leadership
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Lead Generation
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Crm
• Retail
• B2b
• Talent Acquisition
• Budgets
• Recruiting
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• New Business Development
• Cold Calling
• Direct Sales
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Salesforce.com
• Selling
• Online Advertising
• Analytics
• Public Relations
• Marketing