Resume

Melinda's Resume

Melinda currently resides in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Melinda worked for the New York Times
as a freelance journalist.

ANCHOR/REPORTER WMUR NEWS 9
BOSTON, MA DMA (#7) :: JUNE 2011 to PRESENT

Weekend Anchor/Reporter for top-rated ABC news station

Anchor evening weekend newscasts while enterprising day-side stories three days per week.

REPORTER/FILL-IN ANCHOR WCAX-TV CHANNEL 3 NEWS
BURLINGTON, VERMONT :: FEBRUARY 2010 to MAY 2011

Weekday reporter for top-rated CBS news station

Responsible for enterprising hyper-local daily stories in addition to updating viewers through social media

Business beat

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
BURLINGTON, VERMONT :: AUGUST 2010 to PRESENT

Adjunct professor at a private, co-education Vermont college

Intro to Public Speaking instructor

SENIOR SPECIALIST, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT
HOUSTON, TEXAS :: FEBRUARY 2009 to FEBRUARY 2010

Managed proactive strategic media relations plan throughout global organization

Implemented annual communications campaign

Assisted in crisis management action plan while driving competitive PR efforts to ensure that company became top-of-mind among key analysts and press.

Managed company public relations archives and execution of special events coverage

MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
HOUSTON, TEXAS :: SEPTEMBER 2008 to FEBRUARY 2009

Oversaw community, consumer and investor (donor) relations

Served as spokesperson; providing on-air and in-person media interviews

Primary media contact directing all publicity, consumer awareness and image campaigns

FREELANCE WRITER THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
HOUSTON, TEXAS :: 2005 to 2008

Produced original and well-written news articles published on the About.com, Houston Web site

Created educational, relevant, and stories of interest for Houstonians and others interested in learning about the city

Covered politics, arts, recreation, entertainment, real estate and economic issues

Education

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA
Master of Science - Corporate & Organizational Communication

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Skills

P2/HDV/DV Videography, AVID Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro, Edius, Broadcast News Writing, FOIA and state public records laws, Associated Press ENPS, AVID iNews, Microsoft Office, CNN NewsSource