Melissa Z.

Helping startups turn content into revenue with a no-bullsh*t approach that boosts your brand, sparks engagement, and drives results. Clients include Sandpiper Ventures, i2 Operators, Gembah, Twilio SendGrid, Bright Breaks, Trulitica, Walker Advertising, and more.

Foundation Marketing is a content marketing firm that helps B2B brands plan, create & distribute content that shapes culture.

• Led the content strategy and production for over 12 clients, including high-profile accounts like Clicktime, Bright, Jobber, HubSpot, Semrush, and LumApps.
• Recognized as Foundationite of the Month, July 2022, for outstanding contributions to the company's success through innovative content marketing strategies.

Forbes Communications Council is a vetted professional networking community for senior-level communications and public relations executives, offering opportunities for growth and publication on Forbes.com.

Foundr is a global education and e-learning company connecting millions with successful entrepreneurs, offering actionable content through various media.

Lendio is transforming small business lending by connecting small businesses, lenders, and small business service providers through a single integrated technology platform, facilitating over 400,000 small business loans totaling over $16 billion since 2011.

• Awarded 2019 Lendion of the Year, recognizing outstanding contribution and exceptional performance.
• Successfully positioned Lendio's blog as one of The Best Financial Blogs for Small Businesses by fitsmallbusiness.com, enhancing the company's industry reputation and visibility.

• Awarded the 2018 Employee Stand-Out Award in Marketing for exceptional performance.
• Exceeded qualified lead (QL) goals by 12.7% in November 2017, 28% in December 2017, and 23.4% in January 2018, significantly contributing to the marketing team's success.
• Created a lending marketplace infographic that was featured by both Lending Times and Small Business Lending, enhancing the company's visibility and brand authority.

HyperX Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in B2B digital marketing strategy, Marketo managed services, and custom martech solutions.

• Developed content marketing strategies and produced content for prominent clients including AdvancedMD, Dentist Advisors, Wealth Advisors, and Utah First Credit Union.
• Honored as Employee of the Quarter for Q2 2016, recognizing significant contributions to client projects and marketing strategies.

SkyRocket Media LLC operates in the performance-based marketing space, focusing on delivering potential customers to companies via SEO, PPC, network, direct mail, email, and inbound call channels.

• Hired, trained, and managed a team of original content writers, developing materials for branding, organic search, and content strategies.
• Researched and wrote website copy, blog posts, op-ed articles, and reviews, contributing to the company's content and SEO strategies.

NAIOP SoCal, part of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, serves the Los Angeles and Orange County areas as a leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals, offering networking, educational programs, and advocacy.

• Managed a team of website developers and graphic designers to successfully complete a full website redesign and migration, enhancing the digital presence of NAIOP SoCal Chapter.
• Directed the planning and execution of the annual 1,000-person "Night at the Fights" event, incorporating gourmet dining, boxing matches, live bands, and casino-style games.
• Leveraged political advocacy by meeting with US Senators to discuss policies on behalf of the NAIOP SoCal Chapter, bolstering the organization's legislative influence.