Melanie Botran

Melanie Botran is a seasoned marketing executive with a diverse background in both corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. Currently serving as a Marketing Executive for Priority Pass Americas at Collinson since December 2021, Melanie previously held the role of Marketing Coordinator for the same division. As the Owner and CEO of PUCHIKA BY M, a handbag design venture launched in January 2019, Melanie successfully developed two handmade handbag collections that sold out within two months of their pandemic-era launch, while managing a team of 12 artisans and negotiating with overseas factories to reduce costs significantly. Additionally, experience includes a brief tenure at Santander Private Banking International, where Melanie completed a certificate in private banking fundamentals, and an internship at RockOrange, where contributions were made to significant fundraising events and crisis communication strategies. Melanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from St. Edward's University and has pursued independent studies in Psychology at Florida International University.