Slidell has new information officer

Published on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 10:52 PM CDT

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The city of Slidell has hired Melissa Newman as Public Information Officer. She will coordinate the development and maintenance of the city’s internal and external communications efforts and serve as the spokesperson and community contact.

Newman comes to the city from Sophisticated Woman Magazine, where she was the managing editor for the regional lifestyle publication based in St. Tammany Parish. While there, she wrote many articles on community leaders, businesses and quality of life issues, as well as coordinated all sales and marketing materials, developed promotional and advertising plans for local businesses, planned community events, and managed website content. Prior to that, she held various marketing, public relations and sales positions at firms in Texas and Kansas.

“Melissa Newman is very familiar with media relations and the importance of building strong community relationships,” said Mayor Ben Morris. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, as well as enthusiasm, to the city of Slidell team.”

MELISSA NEWMAN

Newman received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Business from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She was an adjunct marketing professor at Newman University in Wichita, Kan., and is a current member of Business and Professional Women, a member of the Friends of the Harbor Center Board, as well as involved in several other professional groups. She is a published author and has written several articles on local community leaders and businesses.

Newman resides in Slidell with her husband and two children.

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