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ABOUT

As an accomplished marketing, branding and communcations professional, I have over two decades of experience in data-driven strategies, corporate identities, creative advertising and compelling storytelling. My Bachelor of Art in graphic design and Master of Science in marketing have given me the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills including brand development, print and digital design, video production and photography. While I have a very diverse set of creative skills, I am also very analytical and data driven. I believe having this unique blend of experience enables me to develop stronger brands that communicate and connect with target audiences.

Currently, I serve as the Sr. Director of Marketing & Public Relations at KLH Engineers, a national mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm that also provides software engineering services. In this role, I develop branding, marketing and communication strategies for the firm and its subsidiaries.

In my spare time, I serve on the boards of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Greater Cincinnati and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Ohio Valley Region. I also provide freelance graphic design services for several non-profits and small businesses.

EXPERIENCE

KLH Engineers

Sr. Director of Marketing & Public Relations
April 2022 – Present

Director of Marketing & Public Relations
June 2018 – April 2022

Landrum & Brown

Director of Corporate Communications & Branding
May 2017 – June 2018

Marketing Manager, Americas
Sept. 2015 – May 2017

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Assistant Director of Marketing & Publications
Nov. 2011 – Sept. 2015

University of Cincinnati College of Arts & Sciences

Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
July 2009 – Nov. 2011

Senior Graphic Designer
July 2007 – July 2009

Graphic Designer
Jan. 2005 – July 2007

Furniture Fair

Graphic Designer
Aug. 2002 – Sept. 2004

AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Greater Cincinnati

2024-2025 Board Member, Education Chair

2023-2024 Board Member, Programs Chair

2023 Member of the Year

2022-2023 Programs Co-Chair

Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Ohio Valley Region

2023-2024 Board Member, PR/Newsletter Chair

March of Dimes, Cincinnati, OH

Executive Leadership Team, 2024 Signature Chefs Gala

Melanie Cannon

Melanie Cannon

BA Graphic Design, MS Marketing