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Melissa Thomas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Economic & Destination Development | Marketing | Tourism

  • Education

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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      BA Speech Communications

      Business Minor, Spanish Concentration

    • Western Michigan University

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      MA Organizational Communications

  • Experience

    • City of Farmers Branch

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2018

      • Tourism Manager

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

      • Sales Service Manager

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

    • Baylor Scott & White Sports Performance Center at The Star

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
      Director Events & Guest Services

    • Sports Academy

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Assistant General Manager

    • Celina, Texas Economic Development Corporation

      Dec 2023 - now

      • Director of Marketing and Tourism

        Oct 2021 - now

      • Interim Director of Economic Development

        Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Maritz "Lead the Leaders" Award (Outstanding Sales and Account Management Performance)

      Maritz Motivation

    • Certified Tourism Ambassador

      TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

    • Member

      MEETING PLANNERS INTERNATIONAL