Melissa Martin is a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on marketing, branding and print design

Let's keep it brief:
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• 10+ years of design experience across publishing, food & beverage, and creative agency industries
   

• BFA in Studio Arts (Painting) – blending fine art training with strategic design
   

• Current role: Senior Designer at The Lacek Group, a loyalty marketing agency in downtown Minneapolis
   

• Strengths: Out-of-the-box thinker and detail-driven creative who thrives on collaboration; keeping teams inspired, heard and ready for anything
   

• Interests: Hanging out with her cat Tauntaun, playing in a ’70s cover band, performing aerial arts, and making elaborate Halloween costumes
  
   

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Professional recognition:
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• Silver Pin Winner, AdFed The Show (2022) – Pro Xtra Social Video
   

• Nominated for AdFed, 32 Under 32 (2021)
  
   

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Team & culture achievements:
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• Nominated for Winning Attitude, Achievers Peer Recognition Event, The Lacek Group (2025)
   

• Art Director, Social Media Team, The Lacek Group (2023–2025)
   

• Captain, Ad League Bowling Team, The Lacek Group (2024–2025)
   

• Winner of Winning Attitude, Achievers Peer Recognition Event, The Lacek Group (2023 & 2024)
   

• Art Director, The League of Women Marketers, Pepsi (2020–2021)