Melissa J. Chandler

Brand Experience Strategist · Creative Director · Marketing Manager

Charlotte, NC  •  980-257-6742  •  hello@melissajchandler.com  •  linkedin.com/in/melissajchandler  •  melissajchandler.com/work

Creative marketing leader with 15+ years turning brand vision into measurable results — from national experiential tours for PlayStation, Keurig and T-Mobile to $1.5M retail programs and full nonprofit digital transformations. Leads teams of up to 15 and seven-figure budgets, pairing brand instinct with modern digital, data and design skills. MBA in progress (Digital Marketing & Data Analytics).

Professional Experience

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Board & Nonprofit Leadership

Director of Marketing & Communications · Board Chair
May 2025 – Feb 2026
Charlotte Garden Club (Mint Museum Affiliate) · Charlotte, NC
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Mentorship & Recognition

Experiential in Color — Mentorship Program
2026 Cohort

Selected for the national cohort advancing professionals of color in experiential marketing — paired with a SVP of Experiential Innovation at MC² Experience for a year of executive mentorship in brand experience strategy.

Skills & Tools

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Education

MBA — Digital Marketing & Data Analytics

University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Expected 2027

B.S. — Marketing

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Certifications

Creative Strategy Bootcamp — Motion (2026) · Google Ads Certified · Microsoft Nonprofit Champion · Full-Stack JavaScript · UX/UI Fundamentals · Emerging Leaders (Truist) · SQL Associate (in progress)