Melissa Somers

About Melissa Somers

I run RISE ABOVE Media Solutions and we make life easier for people and businesses who are busy doing what they are good at but want to add additional elements. Whether it\'s booking, promoting, and running concerts in a venue that would sit empty that night otherwise, rebranding an established company, designing a digital marketing plan for an entertainer or athlete complete with new website and social media platform options, or one of the other services we offer, RISE ABOVE is here to handle the work you don\'t want to at a professional level for a reasonable cost. Because, let\'s face it, if you wanted to do it yourself, you would be. Outside of RISE ABOVE, I work with broken and/or addicted women in my community. Although I haven\'t taught in almost a decade, I\'ve lost 32 of my former students; 16 of those were due to overdose and all but three of the rest were due to suicide or risky behavior. The heroin epidemic in Northeast Ohio is at a crisis level and it doesn\'t discriminate; it\'s not just my \"kids\" who are dying in the streets, it\'s our neighbors and friends and I don\'t do well at sitting on the sidelines when I can take action. Take a look at what RISE ABOVE Media Solutions offers professionally and reach out if we can help make your life easier. If you need an encouraging word or prayer, I\'d be happy to do that personally as well.

Experience

1. President

   Rise Above Marketing

   Dec 2011 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   At RISE ABOVE, we believe in using a multifaceted approach to generate extraordinary outcomes. We are a full service agency dedicated to delivering measurable results for the businesses and people we represent. In addition to our core staff, we maintain an extensive network of talented consultants who have ample experience in multiple industries. We are therefore able to offer our clients greater value for their marketing dollar by providing the same excellent service as a larger agency, but at a lower cost with a more personal touch.We pride ourselves on the relationships we develop with our clients, allowing us to customize a program tailored to their specific needs. Whether working with an international company, a small-town store, or an individual, we take the time to listen first.Today’s world is all abut branding and buzz; in other words, increase recognition of a product, company, or person and get people to talk. Our objective is to help clients grow by building brand awareness and driving action through consistent activity.Services:ConsultingBrand DevelopmentEvent PlanningEvent OperationsTalent BuyingDigital MarketingAdvertisingSocial Media ManagementPublic RelationsPressSponsorshipsContent WritingCopy EditingStreet Team PromotionGraphic DesignWebsite DesignPhotographyVideo Production and EditingSpecialties:Music MarketingProduct and Brand LaunchesConcert, Live Event, and Mixed Martial Arts Promotion and Logistical Operation

Education

• Berklee College of Music

  Specialist Certification

  2014 — 2014

• Ashland University

  7-12 Teaching Certification

  1997 — 1999

• Ashland University

  Bachelor's Degree

  1992 — 1996

• Boot Camp Digital

  Certification

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Editing
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Blogging
• Television
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Newsletters
• Talent Booking
• Marketing Strategy
• Sports
• Music Marketing
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Video Production
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Sponsorship
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Online Advertising
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Digital Music Marketing