Melissa Schultz
About Melissa Schultz
Melissa Schultz is the Strategic Communications Lead for Total Rewards and Enterprise Initiatives at MassMutual, with a background in internal communications and marketing across various organizations.
Current Role at MassMutual
Melissa Schultz currently serves as the Strategic Communications Lead for Total Rewards and Enterprise Initiatives at MassMutual in Portsmouth, NH. In this role, she focuses on leading communications for enterprise-wide initiatives and managing internal communication strategies. Her responsibilities involve ensuring that employees are well-informed about total rewards programs and fostering a supportive and aligned organizational culture.
Previous Experience at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.
From 2019 to 2022, Melissa Schultz worked as the Internal Communications Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. in Stratham, New Hampshire. During her three-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing internal communications, ensuring that messaging was consistent and aligned with the company's goals and values.
Career at MITRE
Melissa Schultz held several roles at MITRE in Bedford, MA. She served as Manager of HR/Talent Communications from 2018 to 2019 for 10 months, where she managed strategic communications related to human resources and talent. Prior to this, she was the Total Rewards Communications Lead from 2016 to 2018, focusing on communication strategies that helped employees understand and appreciate their total rewards packages.
Early Career and Roles in Marketing & Communications
Melissa Schultz has extensive experience in marketing and communications, holding various positions over the years. She worked at DNV GL as a Marketing & Creative Writer from 2014 to 2016. Before that, she served as Marketing & Communications Manager at Synapse Energy Economics from 2011 to 2014. Earlier roles included being a Corporate Communications Specialist at PSNH, now known as Eversource Energy, and an Editorial Associate at the Boston Museum of Science.
Educational Background
Melissa Schultz holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of New Hampshire, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She has also attended the College of the Holy Cross and Harvard Extension School, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in communications and related fields.