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COME TO WORK WITH US - Having been with McKinney for 26 amazing years, I can honestly say this is the place to be in the best of times, the worst of times, and ALL OF THE TIME!  Come chat with me - come see what we're all about!

Director of Recruiting

Recruiter

My responsibilities include:  frequent travel for the office of the CEO and the office of the Chairman, including international travel.  In addition, I handle travel for many clients, as well as other colleagues.  I set up conferences - large and small.  I was instrumental in creating "Client Concierge", the arm of McKinney that makes clients feel as "wowed" the 30th time they enter our building as they did the very first time.  I am very involved in new business - from the first contact, to arranging all of the client experiences, to going the extra mile to take it over the finish line for the win.  I remind the CEO and the Chairman of everyone's birthdays, anniversaries and all dates of importance, be they happy or sad.  I represent the Office of the Chairman and CEO in all that I do.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

EPCOR

Operations Manager

American Greetings

Director of Sales New England

A&E Television Networks

Sales Assistant

Fox Broadcasting

I. Love. People.  I'm insanely curious about people - where they came from, what they hope for, what they dream about, who they love and what legacy they want to leave behind.  I've been insanely lucky for almost half my life to spend it around amazing, creative, brilliant, funny and insanely talented people.

When I'm not eating, drinking, breathing and sleeping Brand McKinney, I am hanging out with my three favorite people: my husband and my 20-year-old twins (when they have time for me!)  In my "spare" time, I'm planning someone's dream vacation or wedding! Or I'm reading, singing, traveling or dreaming about traveling!

Honored and excited to be part of this awesome jury.  Thanks Digiday - super excited!

Melissa Shaheen

Director of Recruiting @ McKinney | Eternal Optimist Ad Age Best Places to Work: 2025 Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators: 2024 Ad Age A-List Agency Standout: 2024 MM+M Top 100 Agency: 2024 [McKinney Health]|

McKinney Director, Recruiting Melissa Shaheen has been selected to join the jury for the 2025 Digiday Worklife Awards 👏

This award recognizes companies and individuals that are shaping the future of workplace culture. 

We look forward to seeing the teams that Melissa and her fellow jurors recognize for raising the bar across the industry 🙌

Exhilarated, excited and EXHAUSTED after a week in New York for Advertising Week.  So. Many. Learnings (and marvelous coffees, catch-ups, lunches and dinners!)  The biggest takeaway (for me) is that AI is NOT going to "eat" your creativity or your creative teams.  The calculator didn't eliminate accountants - but it sure made them faster and more accurate.  EVERYONE in our industry - brand AND agency side - is trying to figure it out. "Optimization is the enemy of innovation" is certainly something to consider.  

Also (and perhaps most importantly) - young people who may be frustrated in your job search - TAKE HEART!  We NEED you in this business.  We need your fresh ideas and your media and cultural savvy.  You are our future - and I'm so excited about what you will bring to our metaphoric marketing table.

Picture that does NOT do anywhere NEAR justice of our amazing offices at McKinney.  Every time I walk into the office, and in every corner in which I turn, I am left breathless.  Happy Fri-yay y'all!

Fantastic Day One at Advertising Week with my awesome colleage Chandra Guinn!  Loved hearing the inspiring speakers at The Female Quotient lounge (thanks for #mistakesthatmademeamillionaire - excited to read it!).  Really leaned into the sessions; so much information and learnings to absorb.  

But at the CORE - even though everything is AI focused - is the eternal truth that REFUSE TO BE IGNORED creativity and strategy are really the anchors that lead brands into greatness.   Not one off "stunts" and all kinds of new media and gaming (while they can be enormously helpful) - but long term creativity - strategy with legs that continue to build brand awareness and loyalty.  

Looking forward to more learnings on Day Two!

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