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Melissa Russell

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I'm Melissa Russell, a strategic, data-driven marketing and communications specialist with 12+ years’ experience delivering omnichannel campaigns, brand programmes and stakeholder engagement for high-profile, regulated…

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I’m Melissa Russell, a strategic, data-driven marketing and communications specialist with 12+ years’ experience delivering omnichannel campaigns, brand programmes and stakeholder engagement for high-profile, regulated organisations. I focus on social media strategy and execution across organic and paid campaigns, translating complex information into clear, customer-focused content that supports business goals. I’m passionate about turning insights into impact and enabling teams to work confidently within governance and compliance frameworks.

I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams across marketing, creative, product and regional units to deliver consistent, on-brand execution. I thrive on coaching others, embedding insight-driven decision making, and driving brand impact through structured, measurable initiatives that align with corporate objectives.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Goods
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 12 roles

External Communications Manager (Social Media) · NorgineNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed a LinkedIn channel strategy aligned to brand objectives, improving reach and stakeholder understanding. Created compliant, audience-focused content simplifying technical information for external stakeholders. Produced governance guidance and standardised approval workflows to ensure consistent, compliant delivery. Delivered regulatory and reputational risk management and cross-functional collaboration and leadership. Produced governance outputs for external audiences.

Contractor · AstraZenecaSep 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Contracted to support digital communications initiatives; managed elements of social media activity and digital content. Coordinated with internal teams to align messaging and campaigns across channels during ongoing initiatives.

External Communications Manager · Thermo Fisher ScientificAug 2023 – Aug 2023 · 1 mo

Day-to-day management of paid and organic social media in collaboration with the Content Marketing Manager; coordinated execution and optimization of digital content across global social platforms for the Genomic Sciences (GSD) division; provided strategic guidance and operational feedback on social campaigns, including copywriting and content management; managed community interactions and brand performance reporting.

Global Digital Marketing Specialist · Bruichladdich DistilleryJul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo
Senior Marketing Executive · Thermo Fisher ScientificSep 2021 – Sep 2021 · 1 mo
Social Media Consultant · Thermo Fisher ScientificMar 2020 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Marketing Executive · BiP Solutions LtdMar 2020 – Mar 2020 · 1 mo
Head of Marketing · BiP SolutionsNov 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts (HONS) in Film & Media · University of Stirling2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications · Forth Valley College2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Film & Media · University of Stirling2012 – 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Communications · Forth Valley College2009 – 2012

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