Kelly Melo
Show Producer / Show Caller / Event Producer
brings creative and technical know-how, but also the business acumen to support client goals, navigate budget constraints, and lead teams across disciplines. Whether it’s a fast-paced hair show, an elegant awards gala, or a multi-day corporate conference, Kelly handles every production with calm command and meticulous attention to detail.
Her career spans agency leadership roles and freelance executive production. As a freelance producer, she offers full-service event leadership—from creative development to on-site execution. She can jump in to lead the entire program or integrate seamlessly with in-house teams to manage specific technical or production components. She thrives in live environments, where adaptability, timing, and attention to detail make all the difference.
Client roster includes: Coca Cola, Hershey, PepsiCo, 20th Century Fox, Sonic Drive-in, Sebastian, Wella Professional, Schwarzkopf, Redken, Sexy Hair, Anthem Blue Cross, Farmers Insurance, Heinz, T Mobile, Samsung, Blackberry, The International Interior Design Association, Gatorade, The Heart Foundation, Marriott Corporate, Hilton Corporate, Sybase, X-Prize, Howard Hughes Corporation, Westfield, Essilor, Women’s Health Magazine, People Magazine, KPMG, L'Oréal, Oracle, Netflix, Intercontinental Hotel Group, In-n-Out, Disney, The Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine at USC.
661-645-9847
Kelly Melo is a seasoned live event technical show producer and director who has spent her career bringing complex shows to life across corporate, entertainment, nonprofit, and agency sectors. She is a trusted leader in technical show production—known for seamlessly managing the intersection of creative vision, technical execution, and live performance under pressure.
Kelly specializes in leading technical teams, writing precise cue-to-cue show flows, directing run-of-show onsite, and ensuring that every cue, graphic, transition, and moment is executed flawlessly. Her approach blends creativity with sharp logistical strategy—allowing her to take productions from idea to execution while managing all aspects of show operations, including technical rehearsals, stage management, scenic planning, content supervision, and client/talent coordination.
With a Bachelor's in Business Administration and an MBA in Marketing, Kelly not only