Making manufacturing cool again
By bringing human connection to hardware and hardhats
Making manufacturing cool again
Helping modern industrial manufacturers
secure their future by changing the conversation.
As a modern industrial manufacturer, you don’t need me to remind me that this industry is tough, you live it every day.
For that, you’ll forever have my deepest respect and gratitude.
Because of that, it can be easy to get wrapped up in efficiencies, skills gaps, deadlines, robots, automation, supply chain shortages and tariffs. Those all impact your day to day life and matter, a lot.
Seriously, you navigate so much stuff outside your control every day that you could really teach us a lesson or two about managing change.
The part that can be easily forgotten is that integrated in those daily decisions, is your story.
Words the next generation needs to hear to help close the skills gaps.
Experiences that will help pass on legacy knowledge to maintain the high standards and pride that comes with manufacturing.
Humanity that helps your business build trust with customers and future employees.
The future of manufacturing lies in your ability to share with people on the outside the vital and incredible work you’re doing so they can see, experience and understand what’s happening on the inside.
Why is this important to do?
It helps close the skills gaps.
This recruits top skilled trade workers.
It elevates the manufacturing industry to the level is deserves.
This has the power to change the conversation about manufacturing.
It’s how you make manufacturing cool again.
This is how you secure your future.
Services
Strategic Partner
Trying to organize your marketing to maximize awareness in your industry?
Start here to fabricate
sustainable plans.
Social Media Management
Wanting to convert online engagements into tangible business outcomes?
Start here to increase your authority and reach.
Marketing Strategy
Looking for consistent brand exposure to increase awareness and trust?
Start here to create content that connects.
Testimonials
“Melissa is truly delightful to work with! Her willingness to learn our industry has made her a valuable partner to promote our business worldwide. We regularly hear from customers and industry partners about the relatable content she creates.”
— DeGeest and LestaUSA, Manufacturer in Steel Works, Automation and Finishing
“Melissa was very adaptable to new challenges and always ready to go above and beyond to make an impact with our marketing. Starting by helping us organize years worth of social media posts and later helping us develop a posting strategy. It unlocked roughly 50% growth over a year and many new business relationships.”
— Made By Things, Creative Content Agency
About Me
Look me up and you’ll see I don’t have an engineering degree. Heck, I’ve never welded anything or operated a forklift.
If that discredits me, I get it and respect your decision. But if you’ll stay with me, I think you’ll be glad you did.
What I do have are roots sown extremely deep in the ability to figure stuff out. Packed with determination, a willingness to learn, try and take risks. This is all for the sake of growing, improving and leaving the world a better place.
I know for many modern manufacturers, this is your story too. It’s the story I want to continue passing on for generations to come because that story built America. This is how we continue to keep our country, communities and people strong.
I don’t know it all or understand every term used in manufacturing. And yet, when you choose to work with me, you’ll get a partner willing to come along side to help figure it out, whatever that may be for your company. All to help change the conversation for this respectable industry and the amazing people that make it so great.
I can tell you about my degree and years of experience (Corporate Communications, over 20 years of marketing, event and fundraising), and yet, I know what really matters to you is the proof. A degree and experience are no good if the final product yields itself unusable. Actions speak louder than words for you. And I applaud you for that, it’s Biblical.
The only way my actions can speak is if we work together. I’m glad you’re here, and I hope I’ve encouraged you enough to reach out and start a conversation.
What Clients Are Saying
“Melissa’s writing talents have been helpful to craft Midco’s blog and social media content. She can be trusted to interview people across departments, drawing out their unique insights and transforming those conversations into thoughtful blogs that resonate with our audiences. We are grateful for her contributions as a writer who is both a skilled interviewer and engaging content creator.”
— Midcontinent, Telecommunications Company
“Melissa was a joy to work with! I was struggling with needing copy for the homepage of my company’s website. I reached out to Melissa and she immediately grasped the overall voice and brand of my company. She was efficient, quick and her communication and customer service were impeccable. I loved the copy she created and would recommend other businesses to work with her too!”
— MoveHER Money, Online Financial Course
Portfolio
Portfolio
Let’s cut to the chase. View my portfolio of projects to see my work in action.
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“Melissa was easy to connect with. We felt like we could discuss our business challenges and successes without judgment. Melissa’s communication is clear and very timely. She understood our unique business and was able to help us meet our clients’ needs.”
— Your Nurtured Baby, Spa & Boutique
“Where do I start with Melissa?! Her ability to take words and organize them into beautiful and relatable content has been extremely beneficial for our ministry in raising awareness about our services, resources and events. She has a deep understanding of all things marketing and how the different strategies best fit with you and your organization. Her ability to dream of new and big ideas to grow your businesses’ brand and authority blows me away More than anything, Melissa has a true joy she brings to every project that feels good to the soul.
— Nicole Clark, Twelve 12 Ministries