Hi, I’m Melissa Dunmore, a bilingual (Spanish) communications professional. I help organizations tell their stories clearly and persuasively through copy, content strategy, and stakeholder communications. I excel in collaborative environments, driving campaigns forward with thoughtful writing, content creation, and project coordination. With experience across energy & utilities, arts & culture, and nonprofit sectors, I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy partnering with remote and global teams to deliver impactful messages, engage diverse audiences, and build strong relationships.

Melissa Dunmore

Hi, I’m Melissa Dunmore, a bilingual (Spanish) communications professional. I help organizations tell their stories clearly and persuasively through copy, content strategy, and stakeholder communications. I excel in collaborative environments, driving campaigns forward with thoughtful writing, content creation, and project coordination. With experience across energy & utilities, arts & culture, and nonprofit sectors, I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy partnering with remote and global teams to deliver impactful messages, engage diverse audiences, and build strong relationships.

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Hi, I’m Melissa Dunmore, a bilingual (Spanish) communications professional. I help organizations tell their stories clearly and persuasively through copy, content strategy, and stakeholder communications. I excel in collaborative environments, driving campaigns forward with thoughtful writing, content creation, and project coordination.

With experience across energy & utilities, arts & culture, and nonprofit sectors, I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy partnering with remote and global teams to deliver impactful messages, engage diverse audiences, and build strong relationships.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Consultant at Arizona Public Service (APS)
October 1, 2020 - Present
Bilingual copywriting, copyediting, proofreading & translation; Email communications and content creation for 1.4 million customers; Project management for monthly print and e-newsletters; Sustained performance in a remote, fast-paced news environment.
Communications Specialist at Phoenix Art Museum (PHX Art)
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Senior-level role at the largest visual arts organization in the Southwest; Bilingual translation of website, social media, press releases & ads; Project management for education, member & donor campaigns; Liaison for curatorial interviews with domestic & international media.
Alumni Mentor at Arizona State University - School of Politics & Global Studies
May 1, 2015 - Present
Mentor for students in politics and global studies; ongoing mentoring since May 2015.
Grant Reviewer at Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Grant reviewer providing programmatic and arts-related evaluation to support grant decisions; engaged in cross-disciplinary review processes.
Volunteer / Alumni at Public Allies Arizona AmeriCorps
June 1, 2012 - Present
Alumni volunteer contributing to community service, leadership development and ongoing mentorship within the AmeriCorps framework; started June 2012.

Education

Master of Arts in Social Justice & Community Organizing at Prescott College
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Arizona State University
August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government