Melissa Bass

Senior Director, Communications at Davis & Company

Melissa Bass has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles. Most recently, they have served as a Senior Director of Communications at Davis & Company since October 2021.

Prior to this, Melissa worked at the United States Golf Association (USGA) for several years. Melissa held the position of Assistant Director of Internal Communications and Engagement from August 2018 to October 2021. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing internal communications and employee engagement strategies. Melissa also served as a Senior Manager of Internal Communications from February 2017 to July 2018 and as a Manager of Internal Communications from August 2014 to February 2017 at the same organization.

Before joining the USGA, Melissa worked as an Adjunct Professor at William Paterson University from September 2011 to 2018. In this capacity, they likely taught courses related to their expertise in communications.

Melissa also gained experience at Wyndham Worldwide, where they worked as a Manager of Digital Communications from October 2013 to July 2014, and as a Specialist of Public Relations & Digital Communications from June 2010 to October 2013.

Additionally, Melissa held the position of Assistant Manager of Social Media at Toys R Us, where they played a crucial role in establishing the company's social media presence across various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for multiple brands from October 2009 to May 2010.

Melissa'searlier experiences include working as a Corporate Communications Assistant at Sony from May 2008 to October 2009, a Graduate Assistant at Rowan University from August 2007 to June 2008, and a Public Relations Intern at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia from May 2007 to August 2007. Melissa also gained experience as a Public Relations Intern at Crunch Fitness from May 2006 to August 2006.

Overall, Melissa's work experience demonstrates their expertise in communications, with a focus on internal communications, employee engagement, and digital communications.

Melissa Bass earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Rowan University, which they attended from 2003 to 2007. Melissa later pursued a Master of Arts degree in Corporate Public Relations at the same institution, completing it in 2008. In 2011, Melissa attended Rutgers University for a brief period to obtain a Mini-MBA in Social Media Marketing.

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  • Senior Director, Communications

    October, 2021 - present