Melissa Gannaway
About Melissa Gannaway
Melissa Gannaway serves as the Communications Manager at The Scouts, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in internal communications and has a background in various marketing and communication roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at The Scouts
Melissa Gannaway serves as the Communications Manager at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2019. Based at Gilwell Park, she is responsible for delivering strategic communications to over 150,000 members across the UK. Her role involves supporting the planning and delivery of communications related to the Skills for Life strategy, which focuses on equipping young people with essential skills and experiences.
Previous Experience in Communications and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Melissa Gannaway accumulated diverse experience in communications and marketing. She worked as an Outreach Executive at Glass Digital LTD from 2016 to 2017 and served as a Marketing Lead at TURBO POWER SYSTEMS for five months in 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she held the position of Communication & Marketing Coordinator at Morrison Data Services in 2018 and worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Horizonworks from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Melissa Gannaway studied Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northumbria University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2011 to 2015. Earlier, she attended Fulford from 2004 to 2011, completing seven years of education. This educational foundation supports her expertise in strategic communications.
Work Experience at HJ Heinz
In 2011, Melissa Gannaway completed a month-long work experience at HJ Heinz in London, United Kingdom. This early exposure to the industry provided her with initial insights into the workings of a major corporation, contributing to her professional development.
Specialization in Change Communications
Melissa Gannaway specializes in internal communications, particularly focusing on major change campaigns. Over the last couple of years, she has utilized her unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to effectively manage communications that support organizational change and engage stakeholders.