Melody Schmidt is a creative marketing and communications professional with over 20 years implementing brand strategy. Like most creatives, she started in this industry as a copywriter and graphic designer, eventually moving her career forward in the disciplines of marketing and creative strategy.
Aside from her career, she is an avid designer and creator of different mediums – blending design with tactile objects, such as paper, wood, and even chocolate. It’s her creative outlet and passion.
AWARDS and RECOGNITION
Outstanding Woman of the Year
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
American Advertising Federation
Gold ADDY Recipient
10th District Regional ADDY®
Dallas Local ADDY®
AAF National ADDY®
10th District Regional ADDY®
Dallas Local ADDY®
Gold ADDY Recipient
10th District Regional ADDY®
Dallas Local ADDY®
AAF National ADDY®
10th District Regional ADDY®
Dallas Local ADDY®
Greater Dallas Asian Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Tomorrow
Leadership Tomorrow
Texas Public Relations Association
Best of Texas, Silver
“At the Speed of Light,” DART Annual Report
Best of Texas, Silver
“At the Speed of Light,” DART Annual Report
Public Relations Society of America
Bronze Anvil Award
Bronze Anvil Award
International Association of Business Communicators
Silver Quill, InMotion magazine
Silver Quill, DART Annual Report
Silver Quill, InMotion magazine
Silver Quill, DART Annual Report
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Marketing
Honors program with Temerlin McClain agency –
Long John Silvers and American Airlines campaign.
Long John Silvers and American Airlines campaign.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Advertising Federation, Dallas
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Greater Dallas Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Industry Hub – Board Member