Melissa Barker, Business Coach & Social Media Consultant
Melissa has a unique ability to explain complex concepts in an easy-to-follow manner and deliver strategy into clear directives to help her clients thrive in business.
As a business coach, Melissa specializes in helping small business owners master marketing, sales and scale with total confidence. She is able to quickly immerse herself into a business, identify areas for growth, and provide actionable plans to move forward. She brings a decade of experience as a marketing strategist and sales trainer.
As a social media consultant, Melissa specializes in helping technology companies and small businesses drive demand, grow their brand and cultivate relationships with customers through social media. Melissa is a trailblazer in the field of social media marketing, as the author of the first (and international, best-selling) college textbook on social media marketing. She has also developed and currently teaches courses in social media marketing, educating the next generation of marketers.
Melissa has personally helped thousands of people grow their businesses through social media and other concise, proven marketing tactics, and set them up to expand with ease. She can help you, too.
Ready to scale your business? Book a 90-minute Strategy Session now.
Overview
- International speaker and corporate trainer
- Expert social media strategist and business coach
- 10+ years of marketing, sales and negotiation experience
- Author of best-selling textbook, "Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach"
Education
- Willamette University (2016) M.B.A. with an emphasis in negotiation
- Gonzaga University (2010) B.A. in public relations and advertising
Authored Textbooks
- Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning, 2017
- Internet Research - Illustrated, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2014
- Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Planning Approach, 1st Edition, Cengage Learning, 2013
- Internet Research - Illustrated, 6th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2012
- Internet Research - Illustrated, 5th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010
Courses Created
- Social Media Master Certification - Online Certification
- Social Media Certification SFCC (first accredited social media certificate in Washington State)
Devin Lee, Business Manager
Devin supports Melissa Barker's day-to-day business operations, scheduling and project management. Working with Devin means that nothing slips through the cracks and you can feel confident in your business.
Learn about Devin's OBM services here.
Melanie Pagan, Writer & Editor
Melanie supports Melissa Barker's blogging and content creation efforts. Melanie is an independent writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. She helps small businesses build their brand with quality content. Learn more about Melanie's writing services here.