ABOUT THE COMPANY: Formed in 1999 in South Florida, Melissa DeVolentine Public Relations creates and conducts local, national and international public relations, marketing and advertising campaigns. Clients include US and foreign manufacturers of products (lighting, wood, ceramic tile) marketed at the trade level and to consumers. Clients in other fields include large-scale special events, such as the South Florida Boat Show and Palm Beach County Home Show. Additional areas of expertise include the cruise shipping industry, the creation of promotional and visitors programs for trade shows, and national publicity campaigns for consumer products.
ABOUT MELISSA DEVOLENTINE:	CONTACT:
More than 13 years career experience in public relations, advertising and marketing, beginning with Burson-Marsteller Public Relations in Miami, followed by a five-year partnership in a Coral Gables, Fla., public relations firm. Melissa left the firm in 1999 in order to found her own company.	mdpr@atlanticbb.net T 305.864.4200 F 305.867.5711 6538 Collins Avenue, #186 Miami Beach, FL 33141 USA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Florida Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Public Relations (1992)	PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)