“GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD MEMBERS” SERIES: MELISSA GARABEDIAN, VP of SOCIAL MEDIA

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Where do you work and what is your title?

Account Executive at Matter Communications

What is your Twitter handle?

@M_Garabedian

Briefly summarize your background.

I first started working in PR through a few different internships in college. Then I landed my first job at Matter Communications and have been here since!

What kind of industry/clients do you work with?

Over the past four years I’ve worked on a variety of clients ranging from consumer, technology, non-profits and start-ups. Currently I work on consumer brands, specifically in the food space, as well as consumer tech.

Describe what you do for Pub Club.

I am one of the newest members on the Board of Directors for the Pub Club serving as the VP of Social Media. I help organize all the blog content for the website and work closely with the VP of PR/Communications to coordinate social media posts across the Pub Club social channels.

Name your top three favorite things about PR.

My top favorite things about PR are:

  • The people – my colleagues and clients that I get to work with on a daily basis.
  • The always changing nature of the business; not one day is the same.
  • The work hard play hard culture of agency life.

Do you have a childhood moment when everyone knew you’d be a communications specialist?

Well, when I was five years old I won the “Miss Mini Heritage Days” pageant in my hometown of Salem, MA. I had to get up on stage, tell the audience about myself and answer questions from the judges. Based on that I always thought I wanted to be TV anchor, specifically for sports, but I guess I fell into place with PR!

What is your top getaway destination?

Clearwater Beach, FL. It’s been my family’s vacation spot for as long as I can remember. Nothing better than relaxing on the beach!

If you could take a client to any restaurant in Boston where would you go?

Hmmm that’s a tough one, I could give recommendations for each type of food! But I would say my favorite restaurant to take a client to would be Del Frisco’s in the Seaport.