Melanie has been a graphic designer for more than 18 years in a variety of areas including custom publishing, regional publications and print ad design. She works with clients across the United States creating brand identity, ad campaigns, effective social media and more.
Owner of Plumwood Marketing, Koskie has partnered with Chambers of Commerce in Ouachita, West Ouachita, Claiborne, Bienville, north and south Webster, and Lincoln parishes to create beautiful promotional publications that serve the communities and Chamber members.
Academic History
1995-1999 • BS in Health and Wellness Management
Louisiana Tech University
2019- • MBA
Louisiana Tech University
2020- • DBA in Marketing and Analysis
Louisiana Tech University
Publications and Presentations
2021 • SMA Conference Presentation
Constellating Brand Coolness:
How the motivation to stand out and fit in
affects consumers’ perceptions of cool brands.
Teaching Experience
2021 • First Year Experience, Fall Quarter
Service
2020-2022 • AMA DocSig
Assistant Vice Chair of Content Management
2021 • SMA Conference Paper Reviewer
Promotions Track and Branding Track
2021 • December, Market Research for local church
Grants and Scholarships
2020-2022 • Graduate Assistantship
2020-2022 • Virginia S. Thompson Superior Graduate Student Scholarship
Professional Associations
American Marketing Association • Academy of Marketing Sciences
Professional Experience
2000-2007 • Assistant/Graphic Artist
Centenary Church, Lexington, KY
2007-2009 • Graphic Artist
The Team Advertising and Publishing, Ruston, LA
2009-2016 • Owner/Graphic Artist
MK Design, Ruston, LA
2016-present • Owner
Plumwood Marketing, Ruston, LA
Consulting
Trinity Church
Boys and Girls Club
Acres & Avenues Realty