Hi, I'm Melissa Stranahan, a creative and results-driven marketing professional with over 2 years of experience in content creation, social media management, SEO, and brand development for consumer-focused products and B2B. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging campaigns and measurable outcomes across digital channels. I'm currently pursuing an Associate of Arts at Central Piedmont Community College with a Business Pathway, expecting graduation in May 2026, and I maintain a strong GPA. I'm eager to grow with a collaborative marketing team, helping brands tell their story, connect with audiences, and drive business results.

Melissa Stranahan

Hi, I'm Melissa Stranahan, a creative and results-driven marketing professional with over 2 years of experience in content creation, social media management, SEO, and brand development for consumer-focused products and B2B. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging campaigns and measurable outcomes across digital channels. I'm currently pursuing an Associate of Arts at Central Piedmont Community College with a Business Pathway, expecting graduation in May 2026, and I maintain a strong GPA. I'm eager to grow with a collaborative marketing team, helping brands tell their story, connect with audiences, and drive business results.

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Hi, I’m Melissa Stranahan, a creative and results-driven marketing professional with over 2 years of experience in content creation, social media management, SEO, and brand development for consumer-focused products and B2B. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging campaigns and measurable outcomes across digital channels.

I’m currently pursuing an Associate of Arts at Central Piedmont Community College with a Business Pathway, expecting graduation in May 2026, and I maintain a strong GPA. I’m eager to grow with a collaborative marketing team, helping brands tell their story, connect with audiences, and drive business results.

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Work Experience

Marketing Manager at What’s Your Treat
March 1, 2023 - Present
Write promotional blogs and create/edit short-form video content; Develop and send targeted email campaigns using Klaviyo; Manage SEO metadata, optimize keywords, and track traffic insights via SEMrush; Update and manage WordPress site content using WordPress Engine; Monitor campaign performance and adjust strategies across all major social media platforms using analytics; Organize local vendor events and collaborate with influencers.
Guest Services & Fulfillment Associate at Target
May 1, 2022 - Present
Picked, packed and prepared online orders; Operated handheld devices and apps to locate inventory and manage order workflows; Followed safety protocols; Trained on the Wave lift; Provided fast and friendly checkout experiences at the register and self-checkout; Resolved guest concerns and complaints; Cross-trained in general merchandise, guest services, and fulfillment.
Professional Wait Staff at Various Restaurants
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2021
Delivered high-volume quality service in a fast-paced environment; Managed POS systems, processed transactions, and handled reservations; Knowledgeable of specials, menu items, drinks, and store values; Performed cleaning tasks to keep restaurant organized; Resolved guest concerns and complaints.

Education

Associate of Arts at Central Piedmont Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services