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Melissa Wong

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CEO & Co-Founder at Zipline
San Francisco, California, United States

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  • RETHINK Retail
    Rethink Retail, Top Retail Influencer
    RETHINK Retail
    Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 9 months)
    Selected industry influencer for 2022 and 2023. The list is comprised of retail experts, consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and thought leaders who are making an impact in retail.

    Details here: https://rethink.industries/top-retail-influencers-2023/
  • Forbes Technology Council
    Official Member
    Forbes Technology Council
    Feb 2020 - Current (6 years 8 months)
  • Zipline
    CEO & Co-Founder
    Zipline
    Jan 2015 - Current (11 years 9 months)
    With 10 year of retail experience, I joined forces with a technical co-founder to build a much needed SaaS product for retailers with over 5 stores. We enable companies to manage and engage their stores and employees.

    Alumni of the top ranked enterprise technology accelerator program, Alchemist Accelerator.
  • Gap Inc Old Navy
    Sr Manager, Store Communications
    Gap Inc Old Navy
    Apr 2008 - Dec 2014 (6 years 9 months)
    Create, lead and implement communication strategies, vehicles, messaging and processes to drive sales and consistent execution in 1,000+ Old Navy stores. Build awareness and create buzz to help drive business results, develop culture and inspire employees.

    Specialties: Evaluating, testing and implementing communication programs and vehicles
    • Assessing and implementing new technologies
    • Managing social media
    • Developing strategies and processes to streamline workflow
    • Strategic planning
    • Developing comprehensive visibility plans
    • Writing, editing and creating executive presentations and speeches
    • Engaging and educating employees
    • Aligning stakeholders and key messages

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  • Gap Inc Old Navy
    Manager, Store Communications/Operations
    Gap Inc Old Navy
    Aug 2007 - Apr 2008 (9 months)
  • Gap Inc Old Navy
    Communications Specialist/Operations Project Manager, Events & Promotions
    Gap Inc Old Navy
    Dec 2004 - Aug 2007 (2 years 9 months)
  • Horn Group
    Senior Account Executive (Public Relations)
    Horn Group
    Aug 2004 - Dec 2004 (5 months)
    Develop and implement brand positioning, communication strategy and corporate visibility programs for a high-tech marketing communications agency.

    ●●● Key Achievements ●●●
    • Brainstorm and collaborate on corporate branding and messaging strategies for companies to support their growth, gain customer loyalty and generate
    • Develop, manage and implement press and analyst programs to ensure messaging and outreach is in-line with company goals and generates media results. Key programs include corporate acquisitions/ mergers, corporate news and product
    • Provide 3-4 teams with recommendations, counsel and program execution to ensure communication to press, analysts, partners, customers and employees is consistent and a
  • Horn Group
    Account Executive
    Horn Group
    Apr 2003 - Aug 2004 (1 year 5 months)
  • Horn Group
    Assistant Account Executive
    Horn Group
    Feb 2002 - Apr 2003 (1 year 3 months)
  • Horn Group
    Account Coordinator
    Horn Group
    Dec 2001 - Feb 2002 (3 months)
  • Horn Group
    Intern
    Horn Group
    Sep 2001 - Dec 2001 (4 months)
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  • Bates College
    B.A, Interdisciplinary (Econ/ Psych) • Double Major in Studio Art
    Bates College
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