I am a force multiplier.
HOW I GET THINGS DONE
Executive Operations
Managing high-level priorities, complex schedules, and global travel & logistics to ensure leadership stays focused on key objectives.
Decision Support
Analyzing challenges, identifying solutions, and providing executives with the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Event Production
Designing impactful, audience-driven events that align with business goals, foster engagement, and deliver measurable results.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Connecting teams, breaking silos, and ensuring alignment between leadership, departments, and stakeholders.
Agile Adaptability
Thriving in fast-paced environments by anticipating challenges, pivoting quickly, and keeping operations on track amid shifting priorities.
Relationship Management
Cultivating trust and alignment across teams, leadership, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and results.
Project Management
Driving critical initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Executive Communications
Crafting clear, concise messaging for leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
Strategic Problem Solving
Analyzing data, identifying patterns, and turning insights into action for informed decision-making.
Resume
Experience
Neo Holdings
Remote
CHIEF OF STAFF
2023–Present
Snap Inc.
OPERATIONS LEADER
Santa Monica, CA
2017–2022
Perfect 10
Los Angeles, CA
CHIEF OF STAFF & SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL
2008–2017
Berman, Mausner & Resser
CHIEF OF STAFF
2006–2008
Los Angeles, CA
Sugar & Spice
La Mirada, CA
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
1997–2006
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Legal Studies
Technical Proficiencies
GENERAL
PC & Mac
Google Workspace
Microsoft 360
Zoom
ENTERPRISE
Asana, Concur, Confluence, Coupa, Expensify, Jira, Oracle, Salesforce, Slack, Workday
CREATIVE
Adobe (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, Wix
C-Level Executive
"Melanie was on top of everything and I had complete and total trust that everything was
being handled."
Manager
"Mel has a kind and collaborative working style that allows her to build strong relationships across various
teams and organizations. "
Team Member
"Mel is the kind of leader who makes people better. She leads by example and has a way of delivering feedback that is both clear and constructive."
My Approach
I thrive in high-stakes, fast-moving environments where clarity and execution are key. My approach is simple: understand the big picture, anticipate needs, and remove roadblocks so leadership and teams can focus on what matters.​
01
Proactive & Strategic
I anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and act before problems escalate.
02
Clear & Direct
I get to the point quickly, ensuring alignment without unnecessary noise.
03
Solutions-Oriented
I thrive in ambiguity, pivoting when needed while keeping the goal in sight.
04
Calm Under Pressure
High-stakes situations don’t rattle me. I focus, problem-solve, and keep things moving.
