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Melissa Fernandez is a seasoned professional in the media and telecommunications industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Accounts at Paramount since May 2022. In this role, Melissa has cultivated partnerships with major content distribution channels such as DIRECTV and Charter Cable, as well as hospitality leaders like Marriott and Hilton, focusing on strategic acquisition, sales, and retention initiatives. Prior to this, Melissa held various positions at Showtime Networks Inc. for 25 years, culminating in the role of Director of Emerging Distribution Platforms and Special Markets, where Melissa enhanced visibility and subscription sales across significant partners and launched the Showtime Hotel App. Melissa's foundational experience includes strategic and marketing roles that significantly contributed to subscriber growth across West Coast cable operators. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.