Melissa Fields
About Melissa Fields
Melissa Fields serves as the General Manager at Ayr Wellness Inc. since 2021, bringing extensive retail management experience from previous roles at notable brands such as Giorgio Armani, Stuart Weitzman, and Carolina Herrera.
Current Role at AYR Wellness
Melissa Fields serves as the General Manager at Ayr Wellness Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations and management strategies to enhance business performance. Her leadership is focused on driving growth and ensuring a high standard of service within the organization.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to her current position, Melissa Fields held several management roles in the retail sector. She was the General Manager at Giorgio Armani in Indianapolis for 10 months in 2015. Following this, she served as Store Manager at Stuart Weitzman from 2015 to 2018, managing locations in both Indianapolis and Philadelphia. Additionally, she worked as Store Director at Carolina Herrera from 2018 to 2020 in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Early Career in Retail
Melissa Fields began her retail career at Cole Haan, where she held multiple positions from 2013 to 2015, including Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager in Indianapolis. She also worked as a Floor Supervisor at the same company from 2006 to 2008. Her experience in the industry includes a role as Bar Manager at Biltmore Tap Room from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Melissa Fields attended Purdue University, where she studied Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from 1998 to 2000 and later pursued a degree in Pharmacy from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed a year of Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies at Purdue from 1995 to 1996. She graduated from McCutcheon High School with a High School Diploma in 1995.