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What book have you read that changed your life?
"The Measure of Our Success: Letters to Our Children and Yours - Mariam Wright Edelman" Interviewed by Pam Perry 10/29/08

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Melissa Johnson
CEO, Velvet Suite Marketing and Brand Me Live International
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
Joined: Oct 29th, 2008

About (request update)

I am ME!

My Interview Question

What drives you everyday?

Current Whereabouts:

Improving my Spanish skills, socializing, learning more about global branding and key movements

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Serve others trhough empowering them to discover their unique journey and how to turn what they love into a living.

Website:

http://www.brandmelive.com and www.velvetsuite.com

Education (request update)

Northwestern Univ class of 2001

Undergrad Major: Marketing

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Claim To Fame:

Being called "Fayetteville" in my college..because I was so proud to be from North Carolina when I hit the midwest!

Most Memorable Moment:

Getting my first job in marketing with Victoria's Secret Stores, reporting the VP of PR after calling her every month for a year to finally snag the job! :)

High School: E. E. Smith in Fayetteville, NC class of

Activities & Accomplishments:

Miss Teen Fayetteville Captain of Cheerleading Squad Student Council Founder of Project R.E.A.C.H - Remember to Extend a Caring Hand State-wide winner of Forensics/Debate Club

Best Memories:

Hanging with my friends and road trips back and forth on the bus to football games!

Experience

I currently work with Velvet Suite Marketing and Brand Me Live International as CEO
I have 12 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Host | Making the Brand
From January 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Hosts online web series providing insider views of renowned entrepreneurs and influential individuals building their brands.

Founder | Face 2 Face, Expressions in Mime
From January 1998 to Current • 28 year(s)
Founded non-profit organization fostering development of mime expressions through movement and music.

Founder | R.E.A.C.H.
From January 1994 to Current • 32 year(s)
Founded and leads youth outreach program encouraging high school volunteerism.

CEO and President | Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group, Inc.
From January 1994 to Current • 32 year(s)
Leads marketing consulting firm that authentically brands people, products, organizations and destinations for clients including Pepsi, Citi, NFL, and various celebrities and executives.

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