Melissa Grajewski

Melissa Grajewski has over 15 years of work experience in various industries. Melissa began their career in 2005 as a Legal Assistant at Codilis & Associates, P.C. In 2007, they moved to Publications International as a Trade Show Coordinator & Publishing Analyst, where they managed all domestic trade shows, scheduled and adjusted production timelines, and analyzed scheduling conflicts. In 2010, they took on the role of Trade Show & Licensing Coordinator / Buyer (Apparel) at Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V., where they detected trends and developed apparel items for the retail and promotional channels. In 2012, they moved to Cobra Electronics as a Purchasing Coordinator, where they collaborated with multiple departments on new product development and marketing plans. In 2015, they took on two roles, Special Project Manager at Cottage Door Press and Director of Marketing & Customer Success at Growing Minds Media. At Cottage Door Press, they managed Amazon, developed new business, and worked to accomplish brand integrity and company standards. At Growing Minds Media, they worked to give children a new prospective and a bigger world with the tools to learn a new language. Finally, in 2015, they also became a Realtor\u00ae - Licensed Illinois State Real Estate Broker, where they built, managed, and maintained all client relationships, marketed and promoted to obtain clients, and held and marketed open houses.

Melissa Grajewski completed a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing and English from Illinois State University between 2001 and 2005. Melissa also attended College of DuPage between 2012 and 2013, studying Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.