Melissa Ready has a diverse work experience in the media and advertising industry. Melissa is currently working as the SVP of Strategy at Spark Foundry, starting in 2021. Prior to this, they held the same role at US International Media from 2013 to 2021.
In 2013, Melissa worked as an Associate Media Director - Consultant at Starcom MediaVest Group, where they provided strategic support and managed daily account activity for Girl brands within the Mattel Family.
Before that, they worked as a Group Director - Freelance at Horizon Media in 2012.
From 1999 to 2007, Melissa served as the SVP and Group Director at MediaCom, where they were responsible for account management and analysis for divisions of Warner Bros.
Their earliest work experience was as an Associate Media Director at Western International Media from 1991 to 1999, where they managed the Home Depot account and also worked with the Disney team on various projects.
Melissa Ready holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies from Southern Methodist University.
October, 2021 - present