“I supervised Mel during her four-year tenure in the Marketing Department at WEA Trust. Mel was a superior employee; she sees the big picture, understands the corporate setting, and generates effective strategies to achieve results. She also does the hands-on work needed to drive a project to completion. Whether it’s writing a blog post or marketing brochure, developing an automated marketing campaign, or launching a product rollout, Mel delivers great work on time and on budget.
Mel is also an inspiring leader, raising the level of everyone on her team through attention to detail, communication, and staying focused on results. Mel would be a great addition to any team. She’s a strong communicator and presenter, born collaborator, and a visionary for effective marketing.”
Scott Culver, former Marketing Manager, WEA Trust
“Mel Grau is a dependable, seasoned writer. She can always be counted on to meet deadlines and be open to feedback. And her kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness make her a pleasure to work with.”
Hilary Burg, Editor, Wisconsin Department of Tourism
“Mel is a hard-working self-starter who invariably understands exactly what a project is all about from the outset, and how to get it done quickly and effectively. Mel was the director of various undertakings such as our quarterly Zoo Newsletter, Mobile Giving Program, Annual Report, press releases and weekly email blasts. She has also created the Zoo Twitter page and updated our Facebook and website pages daily. Her expertise in social media has taken our Zoo to new levels of visibility. She is highly respected, as both a person and a professional, by colleagues, employees, vendors, and donors alike.”
Anna Reynolds, former Executive Director, Friends of the Zoo at Henry Vilas Zoological Society
“As Managing Editor, Mel was an absolutely indispensable member of the Curb magazine team. Her organizational skills, communication style, and editing ability set her apart and helped us produce outstanding content for our audience. She’s exceptional in virtually every regard.”
Katy Culver, Publisher, Curb Magazine
“Mel’s passion for journalism was never more apparent than when she volunteered to write an in-depth story on a complex topic: health care in the U.S. She did this as part of what is now an award winning multi media website on the 2012 presidential election. Her thoroughness and understanding of the subject went above the norm. Her work ethic is also above board. As a bonus, she is professional, as well as fun, to work with.”
Pat Hastings, Faculty Associate, UW-Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication
“Mel Grau is passionate about all the work she does and is always up for the challenge of taking something good and making it better for the clients she serves and the colleagues she collaborates with.
Mel’s role as a supervisor at UW-Madison VIP was critical in providing a positive first impression of the campus. She serves as an important link between our clients and our administration.”
Jessica McCarty, Visitor Relations Coordinator, UW-Madison Campus and Visitor Relations
“I’m a big fan of Mel Grau. She’s got the tools that will be a positive addition to any shop—a great attitude, strong writer, and open to direction. Take fifteen minutes to have a conversation with Mel Grau, and I’m confident you’ll see many of the same attributes. And that fifteen minutes you invest in a conversation will be one of the best parts of your day.”
Jerry Huffman, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Owner, Go2Guy Communications
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