Melissa Jennings

About Melissa Jennings

Everyday, I\'m driven by three questions:1. How can I be the best version of myself? How can I help people achieve their goals? How can I make the world a better place?In my professional life that translates to listening to my clients needs, doing everything within my power to fulfill those needs with enthusiasm and care, and treating everyone with respect.We all want to be heard/helped/guided and I believe it\'s my job to listen/assist/inspire.If you are looking for someone that is:1. organized2. enthusiastic3. creative4. honest5. committed6. focused7. optimisticLet\'s chat. I\'d love to know how I can help you reach your goals.My specialties include: Branding and Identity Leadership, Strategic Marketing Planning, Integrated Communications Strategy, Proposal Strategy and Oversight, Event Strategy and Oversight, Team and Project Management

Experience

1. Marketing Director

   BranchPattern

   Jan 2023 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   At BranchPattern, people are at the core of everything we think, create and do. We are a building consultancy dedicated to creating better built environments through our many interwoven specialisms.Our beliefs are rooted in nature which has taught us that true sustainability sits at the intersection of human experience and environmental stewardship. We remain committed to our roots in sustainability and are excited to shift the focus to people with our unique Human-Centered Design approach.Everything we do and why we do it is guided by our longstanding purpose of Improving Life through Better Built Environments. Our name is inspired by the natural environment that lives all around us. Branch patterns are the building blocks of natural systems. Humanity is innately drawn to these elegant and efficient fractals. This deep connection is represented throughout mankind’s history of science, art, engineering and architecture. Looking closely, we see that the buildings and infrastructure we help create are full of fractals and branching patterns.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Executive MBA, Marketing

• Park University

  Bachelor's, Marketing Management

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Event Planning
• Business Development
• Email Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Strategic Planning
• Newsletters
• Management
• Proposal Writing
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office
• Branding & Identity
• Coordination
• Marketing
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Proposal Management
• Public Relations
• Indesign
• Marketing Communications