Melissa Pelletier
About Melissa Pelletier
Melissa Pelletier is the Head of Internal Communications - HR & Enterprise at MassMutual, with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Company
Melissa Pelletier is currently employed at MassMutual, a renowned insurance and financial services company. She holds the position of Head of Internal Communications - HR & Enterprise in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Her role involves leading the internal communications strategy, particularly for the HR and IT departments. This involves a focus on highly visible and complex enterprise-wide initiatives.
Title
Melissa Pelletier serves as the Head of Internal Communications - HR & Enterprise at MassMutual. In this senior role, she orchestrates the internal communications activities across the HR and IT departments. Her efforts are aimed at unifying communication strategies to bolster employee engagement and streamline internal processes.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
Prior to her current role, Melissa Pelletier was Director of Internal Communications, HR & Enterprise at MassMutual from 2016 to 2018. Before that, she worked as a Communications Consultant in Strategic Communications from 2008 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to major internal communication projects, enhancing the company’s communication strategies.
Work Experience at The Hartford
From 2002 to 2006, Melissa Pelletier worked at The Hartford as a Marketing Manager for Group Benefits Internal Communications in Simsbury, Connecticut. During her four years there, she gained extensive experience in designing and implementing internal communication plans tailored to group benefits, enriching her expertise in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Pelletier holds a Master's degree in Organizational Communication & Leadership from Marist College, earned between 2007 and 2009. She also attained a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Communication from Marist College from 1998 to 2002. This educational background has provided her with a profound understanding of communication strategies and multimedia engagement, foundational to her career in financial services communication strategy and planning.
Early Career and Internships
Melissa Pelletier began her career with a significant internship at IRTS Foundation, where she worked as a Web Designer from 2001 to 2002 in New York, NY. This early experience laid the groundwork for her expertise in digital communication skills, which have been instrumental throughout her career in various internal communication roles.
Experience in Financial Services
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Melissa Pelletier specializes in communication strategy and planning. Her career includes pivotal roles in companies such as MassMutual and The Hartford, where she has developed and led comprehensive communication strategies that cater to large-scale enterprise needs.