Melissa K. Flynn, APR, MBA

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Principal at Melissa Flynn Public Relations & Marketing

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Melissa is the Principal of her own PR and Marketing firm, bringing nearly three decades of experience as a strategic communicator and brand storyteller. An advocate for responsible AI with an MBA from the University of Tennessee, colleagues describe her as "smart, " "driven, " and "endlessly positive. "

She is passionate about using her skills "for good" by supporting nonprofit organizations, such as the Cancer Support Community North Texas. Melissa values the creative arts and has a college-aged son, with whom she attended the Boston Bookfest.

Interesting fact: She once stood in line for over an hour with her son just to receive a free, custom-written poem at a book festival.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

Friendly But Fast

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

Responsible AI
Advocates for the ethical use of AI in PR and media, holding a certification in the field and warning against losing the "human touch" in communications.
Nonprofit Support
Expresses a strong commitment to using her consulting skills "for good" and highlights her work with cause-based organizations like Cancer Support Community North Texas.
Brand Storytelling
Central to her professional identity, she has decades of experience helping a wide range of organizations in both corporate and nonprofit sectors shape their narratives.

Media Appearances

Melissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2014
Principal at Melissa Flynn Public Relations & Marketing
1-2014
Senior Coach & Strategist at Hughes Strategy
2-2020 - 12-2021
CMO/Deputy Director at Education Opens Doors, Inc.
3-2013 - 6-2014
SVP, Brand Director at Ketchum Public Relations
11-2012 - 6-2013
VP, Global Brands at Ketchum Public Relations

Education

Bachelors Degree in Communications from University of Michigan
2000 - 2001
MBA from Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

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Insights For Selling To Melissa K.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa K. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa K.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa K. move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Melissa K. take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Melissa K.

Personality Compatibility


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