Melissa Lonoza
About Melissa Lonoza
Melissa Lonoza serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Legal Officer at Viant Technology, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in office management and has held various administrative roles, demonstrating strong skills in relationship management and cost reduction.
Work at Viant Technology
Melissa Lonoza serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Legal Officer at Viant Technology. In this role, she acts as a gatekeeper and liaison between the executives and their direct reports, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders. She has developed and maintained strong working relationships with the Leadership Team and external partners, ensuring that business plans and strategic initiatives are aligned and effectively deployed throughout the organization. Additionally, she has contributed to reducing office expenditures by negotiating supply contracts and implementing inventory controls.
Previous Experience at Phunware, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Melissa worked at Phunware, Inc. as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager from 2014 to 2020. During her six years in this role, she was responsible for managing office operations in Newport Beach, California. Her efforts included negotiating supply contracts and standardizing ordering procedures, which contributed to significant cost reductions for the office.
Experience at Ejam Inc
In 2021, Melissa Lonoza worked at Ejam Inc as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer for a period of five months. This role further expanded her experience in providing executive support and managing operational tasks in Newport Beach, California.
Early Career at The Art Institutes
Melissa began her career as a Receptionist at The Art Institutes, where she worked from 2008 to 2011 in Orange County, California. This position provided her with foundational experience in administrative support and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Melissa studied at Golden West College, where she focused on Architecture and earned an Associate in Arts degree from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in executive assistance and office management.