Professional Communications

My most recent full-time position was that of Communications Director at an active, outreach-focused, community-oriented church in Grapevine, Texas (2,500+ members). This demanding role involved responsibility for all communication vehicles in the organization, including internal communications, advertising, marketing, website, bulletin, e-newsletter, press releases, and social media. This position required a wide variety of skills in graphic design, publication layout and design, web design and management, content creation, editing, project management, creation of promotional campaigns, consultation with executive leadership, strategic planning, crisis communication preparation, and managing a strict budget. 

Current Resume - pdf

Work Samples / Digital Portfolio

Freelance Communications

In addition to church work, I have assisted both not-for-profit organizations and small business owners with their communications needs. My freelance work includes writing copy, graphic design, website design, social media assistance, advertising design, and more. If you would like to hire me to do freelance work for your organization, please contact me! Some of the organizations I've worked with include: Watervliet Historical Society & Museum, Troy Irish Genealogy Society, Dr. Cindy Ryan (speaker, blogger), Metroport Humane Society, Grapevine Historical Society, Grapevine Rotary Club, Friends of Latvia, Ron's Refinishing, First Baptist Church Idalou, Living Abundantly Ministries, REACH Up USA, ACE Events, Breakroom Delivery, SeniorSafe, Fancy This.

More about Melissia...

Over the years, I have...
  • Judged UIL Ready Writing contest (University Interscholastic League, an academic contest in Texas schools)
  • Volunteered in an after-school program for at-risk children
  • Given spiritual growth talks and served as the Lay Leader for a Walk to Emmaus
  • Taught Internet Safety to Kindergarten students through the Super Saturdays program at Texas Tech University
  • Served as a hospice volunteer
  • Traveled to Latvia multiple times to nurture relationships with the Methodist church there.