Imagine a world where business challenges become opportunities for explosive growth. That's the world Dr. h.c. Melissa Ambers, LSS, PMP, PR, creates for her clients. She's not just a consultant; she's a seasoned strategist and change architect who transforms business landscapes, leveraging two decades of hands-on experience.
Her journey is marked by innovation and impact, notably with her powerful ability to produce four books in one month. An international bestselling author of "Set Yourself Apart" and "Coffee Sugar Cream," and author of "Beyond Business As Usual," "Embrace The Future," "Digital Horizons Unveiled" and "Strategic Synergy," she shapes the narrative through SAVVY The Business Magazine™ and her insightful SAVVY The Business Podcast™, which resonates with listeners in over 30 countries across platforms like iHeart, Spotify, and YouTube.
Melissa's passion extends to her community, where she serves as a leader and advocate on several boards and her work with the BAME Health Collaborative in the UK. She's also an active member of the NBMBAA Houston Chapter, where she will serve as VP of Operations from 2025-2027. This commitment to positive change has been recognized with distinctions, including being a two-time Winner of Distinction with the Better Business Bureau.
As a sought-after thought leader and speaker, Melissa excels at igniting productivity and revealing fresh possibilities. Her expertise in business analysis, AI prompting, and strategic thinking empowers organizations to not just adapt, but thrive. From Sirius XM Radio to The Ion Houston, her reach is global, and her vision is clear: to help leaders and professionals maximize their potential.
Melissa, CEO of SAVVY Media Group, Inc. ® & Strategic Blueprint Consulting, LLC. is not just guiding businesses; she's creating a movement. She envisions a future where everyone can tap into their innate power and achieve boundless success. If you're ready to write your next chapter, Melissa is the visionary leader who will help you turn the page.
Keywords
Strategic Planning: Strategic Planning, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Alignment, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Strategy, Business Strategy, Road Mapping, Vision
Transformation: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Transformation, Cultural Transformation, Change Management, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Transformation Leadership
Operations: Operational Efficiency, Operational Strategy, Workflow Optimization, Process Automation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Project & Program Management: Agile Project Management, Portfolio Management, PMP, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Tracking
Leadership: Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Leadership, Talent Management, Employee Engagement
Technology: Technology Implementation, Digital Strategy, AI Integration, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Technology Integration
Other: Business Development, Business Growth, Financial Planning, Revenue Generation, Brand Building, Media Strategy, Content Creation, Market Analysis, Customer Experience, Strategic Alliances
Core Competencies
Strategic Planning & Execution: Strategic Planning, Strategic Analysis, Business Development, Growth Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Road Mapping
Transformation & Change Leadership: Change Management, Organizational Development, Process Optimization, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Cultural Transformation
Project & Program Management: Project Management (PMP), Program Management, Portfolio Management, Agile Project Management, Risk Management
Operations Management: Workflow Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Process Automation, Lean Methodology, Six Sigma
Technology & Innovation: AI Implementation, Digital Strategy, Technology Integration, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
Leadership & Collaboration: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration & Communication, Mentorship, Talent Development
Media & Content Creation: Media Strategy, Content Creation (Books, Articles, Podcasts, Magazines), Branding Strategy
Tools & Technologies
Project Management Software: (e.g., Asana, Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project)
CRM Software: (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
Automation Tools: (e.g., Zapier, UiPath)
Data Analysis Tools: (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics)
AI Prompting Tools: (e.g., ChatGPT)
Content Creation Platforms: (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
Social Media Platforms: (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram)
Communication Platforms: (e.g. Slack, Zoom, Teams)
Partnerships/Collaborations
- The ION Houston - Subject Matter Expert Network & Presenter
- Jeff Heggie (Mindset Coach) - Advisor & Trainer
- Elevate Your Value Summit - Speaker & Digital Media Kit Trainer
- Dr. Elizabeth Carter (Career Development Coach) - Executive Producer (Promo Videos)
- MHM Consultancy (UK/Ghana) - Speaker & Consultant
- Signature Design/Party Elements - Advisor, Executive Producer (Promo Video)
- Exposure Magazine & Exposure TV (Roku) - Advisor, Consultant, Project Management
- Judge Lucia Bates (Baytown, TX), Precinct 3 Place 2 - Advisor, Consultant
- American Business Women Association (ABWA) - Executive Producer/Board Member (Promo Video)
- Cision - Affiliate/Partner
- Caribbean Global Awards (UK) - Committee, Media
Training Programs
- Digital Media Kits & Why It's Important
- Leveraging Your Media Presence
- Branding & Building a Podcast (Consultant)
- Branding You
- Get Stickie With It (Brainstorming)
- Cognitive Transformation
- Social Skills-Why Does It Matter?
- Crash & Burn Media
- Why You? (Branding)
Certifications
- Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Harvard Business Online eDiploma - Disruptive Strategy & Sustainable Business Strategy (2021)
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
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Assessments
Volunteer/Memberships
- STEM Board Member - Secretary
- STEM Advisory Board Member - Event & Strategy Planning
- Rhodes School for Performing Arts (Speaker/Vendor)-2018
- Channelview High School (Channelview, TX) Speaker (2018, 2019)
- Channelview High School Shark Tank Simulation Judge (2018, 2019)
- ABWA Board of Directors-Vice President North Houston Chapter of - 2021
- BAME Health Collaborative (UK) 2021-present
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Member
- SAVVY Media Group Awarded - BBB Winner of Distinction 2021 & 2022
- Judge Lucia Bates, Precinct 3, Place 2 (Baytown, TX) - Assistant/Marketing Campaign, Food Drive, Backpack Drive (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- MHM Health Consultancy (UK/Ghana) - Annual Health & Tech Hybrid Conference (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Lee College Orientation Speaker (2021)
- Impact Church of The Woodlands - Social Media
- SME Member 2021-present
- SME Champion 2021-present
- SME Mentor 2021-present
- SME DEI Task Group Board 2022
- SME Houston Chapter Board Member - Strategic Planning Leader Position 2022
- Klein Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board 2022
- Klein ISD Mentor & Volunteer 2022
- How To Leverage Your Media Accelerator (The ION Houston) - January 9, 2023
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Houston Member & Board of Directors Member 2022
- The Ion Houston Speaker (Poptarts & Pitches) - every 3rd Wednesday-2023
- The Impact of Digital Media Kits Accelerator (The Ion Houston) - 2023
- Caribbean Global Awards Committee (UK) - 2023
Events/Program Director
- Freedmen’s Town Exhibit (2016 & 2017)
- 20th Year Legacy Gala for Domestic Violence (2017)
- Faith Awards (2018 & 2019)
- Presidents Award Honoring Our Youth (2022)
- Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)
- SW Enterprise LLC (Advisor) 2022
- S.M.I.L.E. Foundation (Advisor) 2022
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Melissa loves to work with entrepreneurs and professionals on how to leverage media to boost their brands. She also enjoys creating efficient and strategic operational strategies.
The Brands
SAVVY Media Group, Inc®. is a two-time award-winning media firm that focuses on building strategic plans for businesses to be able to map out a successful plan to maintain sustainable growth. We encourage clients to extract those ideas and dreams.
The media platforms are international platforms.
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Melissa has grown the international business magazine and international podcast in over 30 countries. Her international audience has used these platforms as a resource to learn and grow the business or career.
We love to see success, growth and reaching back to help the next person.
Videos
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Acknowledgements
Events
Melissa has been hired to managed events to release the stress that comes with planning events. She is highly praised for the work behind the scenes. Ensuring all attendees are comfortable and enjoy the program and entertainment.
Women's History Month (March 2023) was a month full of activities from podcasts with authors of "Letters To My Corporate Sisters", Fireside Chats, & S.E.E.D.S. of Empowerment. We were even able to gift some planners to some "Goal Achievers" thanks to our sponsors from Planberry and the event sponsored by Esther's Private Events and Elite Beverage.
S.E.E.D.S. of Empowerment 2023
- December 2021 Advisor - Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards
- July 2022 - Presidential Awards Honoring Our Youth
- December 2022 - Presidential Lifetime Achievements Awards
Media
Melissa had the opportunity to participate in the Global Executive Secretary Magazine. Her article "Assistants Are The New CEO" article is listed as the #1 article on release date. Click on the button below to check it out!
Resources
Melissa Ambers has shared some effective and efficient processes for Professionals to emerge from the standard perception of trying to figure it out. This book is a great tool for any professional to advance in their career. Melissa partnered with various small coffee shops for a Book Signing. Melissa has created a unique way to share the contents of Coffee, Sugar Cream: An Effective Guide to Managing Business Processes. She has proven many times over and over again that she can take any environment and create an efficient system to boost productivity.
Coffee Sugar Cream: How To Manage Effective Business Processes is the 2nd book for Melissa Ambers. Her first book is an International Best Seller (Set Yourself Apart: Become An Efficient Assistant by Utilizing Online Tools and Devices). She enjoys sharing solutions to decrease cost and boost productivity.
Moving to the next level can't be done by yourself. Connect with others that can enhance your skills and experience. It's a win-win for all parties involved. SAVVY The Business Magazine is the partner you have been seeking.
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Check out the interview: Choose People: A Different Culture in the Workplace with Kris Boesch.
To get in touch with Melissa send an email to melissa@smginc.biz or call 281-736-4089.
Credits:
Created with an image by Brooke Cagle - "Tattooed woman with laptop"