Melissa Ward

Melissa Ward has extensive experience in public relations and communications, currently serving as an Administrative Assistant at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. since November 2019. Prior to this role, Melissa held various positions at Murphy O'Brien from December 2011, including Account Director, Account Supervisor, and Senior Account Executive, where responsibilities involved executing creative communication campaigns for high-profile hotel and resort clients, managing media relations, and securing media placements in top-tier outlets. A Senior Account Manager at M Bennetts Public Relations from March 2001 to December 2011, Melissa managed consumer communications initiatives and established media relationships. Additional experience includes serving as Office Manager at ProTeam.com and Account Coordinator at M Bennetts Public Relations, with a Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations from California State University-Dominguez Hills.