Melissa Ortiz

Melissa Ortiz has a diverse work experience in the field of graphic design and art direction. Melissa currently works at The Martin Group as an Art Director, a position they have held since October 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as an Assistant Art Director at the same company from July 2019 to October 2021.

Earlier in their career, Melissa had their own freelance graphic design business called melissa o creative, which they started in December 2011. Melissa provided design services such as logo design, event stationary design, and illustration for a local publication.

Melissa also worked at Wegmans Food Markets as an Assistant Graphic Designer from October 2017 to July 2019, and prior to that, they were an Employee at the company from August 2004 to June 2019.

Additionally, Melissa gained experience as an Internet Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer at Convenient Gadgets & Gifts LLC from August 2013 to January 2014. In this role, they created awareness of the company's products through social media, designed promotional materials and catalog, and reached out to magazines and blogs for potential product placements.

Melissa Ortiz's education history includes various programs and degrees in the fields of public speaking, leadership, and graphic design. In 2007, they attended Monroe Community College where they earned an Associate's degree in Graphic Design. Following this, from 2009 to 2011, Melissa pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at the State University of New York at Oswego. Lastly, in 2017, they completed the Dale Carnegie Graduate program at Dale Carnegie Training, focusing on public speaking and leadership skills.