Melanie Johnson

Melanie Johnson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Melanie is currently working at Specialized Security Services, Inc. as the Vice President of Marketing, responsible for leading and executing all marketing and communication efforts, including joint initiatives with national partners. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the same company, where they were a member of the executive leadership team and contributed to strategic guidance and support for the entire marketing and communications group. Melanie also worked as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, where they provided smooth communication and strategic guidance for key company decisions.

Before joining Specialized Security Services, Melanie worked as a Market Research Consultant at McKesson Specialty Health, Bertram Group, and other companies. In this role, they assisted senior-level stakeholders in various industries, conducting research to optimize strategic planning and inform business decisions. Melanie designed custom marketing research projects and organized interviews and focus groups.

Melanie also has experience in photography and graphic design, having owned their own business, Melanie Johnson Photography, from 2008 to 2018. In this role, they provided photography, styling, and graphic design services to clients, creating custom marketing materials and managing all aspects of the business.

Earlier in their career, Melanie worked at Decision Development Inc and Decision Insight as an Associate and Project Manager, respectively. In these roles, they consulted with clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, conducting market research and providing account management and support.

At the beginning of their career, Melanie worked at Common Ground Partners, Ltd. as a Junior Researcher and Consultant. In this role, they assisted the CEO of a pharmaceutical marketing research consulting firm with administrative tasks, research project organization, and data analysis.

Overall, Melanie Johnson has a strong background in marketing, communications, market research, and project management across multiple industries. Melanie has demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and creativity throughout their career.

Melanie Johnson attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 1999 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. In addition, they acquired a RIVA Moderator Certificate from the RIVA Market Research & Training Institute in May 2001.