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Melissa Lauren M.

EXPERT-VETTED - FORTUNE 500 Global PR & Brand Storytelling Strategist

🏆 Expert-Vetted = TOP 1% TALENT on Upwork. RARE OPPORTUNITY to work directly with ONE OF WORLD'S TOP PR & BRAND STORYTELLING EXPERTS with two decades of experience working with ICONIC GLOBAL BRANDS across Beauty, Fashion & Entertainment. 🏆 PRAISE: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What Melissa can do with digital brand storytelling is pure MAGIC.” – CMO of TOPIX BRANDS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Melissa was the best Communications writer the brand had ever had.” – VP Communications, ESTÈE LAUDER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Melissa is a best-in-class PR strategist and an extremely gifted writer.” – Global CEO, MOROCCANOIL 🏆 MEET MELISSA, YOUR PR & BRAND STORYTELLING VISIONARY: I have 20 years of Global PR & Marketing leadership experience working with the world’s most iconic global brands, including ESTÈE LAUDER, TIFFANY & CO., HERMÈS, SWAROVSKI, WARNER BROS., STARBUCKS, FOX SEARCHLIGHT, as well as multiple A-LIST CELEBRITY brands. I also served as the Head of Global Communications for GUITAR CENTER (the world's largest music retailer) and MOROCCANOIL, leading the prestige beauty brand to its cult sensation status worldwide. Additionally, I have extensive experience leading the brand identity development and Marketing/PR launch strategies of multiple skincare START-UP brands, securing partnerships with leading global retailers, including SEPHORA and ULTA. I have also worked with over 170 countries, demonstrating a profound understanding of the global marketplace. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SERVICES: ⚡ Brand Identity Guidelines – Mission, Values, etc. ⚡ US & Global PR Strategy ⚡ Leadership Positioning & Key Messaging ⚡ LinkedIN Ghostwriting for CEOs/ Founders ⚡ Media Training, Talking Points & Speechwriting for CEO’s, Founders, Celebrities ⚡ Social Media Content Strategy (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, X/Twitter, LinkedIN, etc.) ⚡ Celebrity/ Influencer Ambassador Strategy & Partnership Negotiations ⚡ Crisis Communications ⚡ Press Releases & Media Alerts ⚡ Corporate Social Responsibility/ Philanthropy Strategy ⚡ 360 Web Copy: Bios, Product Sales Copy, Technology Pages, etc. ⚡ Technology & Product Naming

🇺🇸Nashville, United States$500/hr100% JSS4.97 (20)Since May 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$41

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#154,044 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,539 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $248

Total earnings
$59k

Billed in all: $59k

World#65,798 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,233 / 62.1k
Per project
$2k

$248 in the last 6 months

World#77,652 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,044 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
30

Across 38 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#97,486 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,500 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$59.5kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$58k$59k$60k$61kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Mission Statement

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #7Mission Statement28 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 25%
  2. #34Crisis Communications94 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #19Top 36%
  3. #46Public Relations Consultation113 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #22Top 41%
  4. #81Public Relations Strategy175 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #35Top 46%
  5. #87Press Release Writing248 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #28Top 35%
  6. #162Media Relations404 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #58Top 40%
  7. #362Brand Positioning909 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #99Top 40%
  8. #438Reputation Management842 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #32Top 52%