Melissa Wagner, Founder
Melissa Wagner, founder of WAGNER CREATIVE, is a marketing and business development professional expressly focused on meeting the specific needs of the Architecture, Design, and Construction industries.
As a fine artist herself and an advocate for the industry she serves, Melissa is keenly attuned to the creative process and studio-specific demands. Melissa is passionate about working with women-owned and operated businesses and forging relationships between clients to serve their collective growth and industry innovation. By harnessing the strategic value of intelligent networking, Melissa has constructed a unique ability to identify complementary potential and built a client base of future collaborators rather than competitors.
Originally from Detroit, Melissa holds a BFA from the University of Michigan. She maintains her own creative practice at her studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where she focuses on painting and mixed media.
Jacqueline Hinchcliffe, Creative Coordinator
Jacqui’s experience and love of journalism, social media, and content creation bring a fresh perspective to our agency while providing a more tailored, personalized approach to our client’s specific needs.
As her love for writing grew over the years, so did her passion for content creation as the two go hand-in-hand. When the world shifted to prioritize digital mediums, she took great interest in perfecting her online presence and wanted to aid others in doing the same.
“There is no better feeling than putting your all into each meticulous detail of a project. I take pride in every piece of media that I create for others—whether it be a single Instagram post or a 2,000-word story. Each time I put pen to paper or my fingertips to a keyboard, a piece of me finds its way into what I craft.”
Creative Collaborators
Heather Sandy Hebert
Writer + Strategist
www.heathersandyhebert.com
Cornelia Sterl // Studio Sterl
Website + Graphic Design
www.studiosterl.com/
Jordan Hill // Blue Highlighted Text
Analytics, SEO + Content
https://jordaaanhill.com
Brittney Cruz // Lions Portal Creative
Design and Branding
www.lionsportalcreative.com
Laura Reoch
Portrait and Brand Photographer
https://september-days.com
Cherie Slane // Gold Collective
Business Development
www.goldcollective.com
Rachel Leiner
Product + Event Photography
https://rachelleiner.com/
Tricia Keightley
Graphic Design
www.triciakeightley.com
Dava Guthmiller // NOISE13
Brand Strategy + Design
www.noise13.com
Sansan Fibri
Technology and AI
https://wakefully.io/
“Total professionalism combined with creativity and perseverance. I have worked with her for over twenty years and would recommend her to anyone. ”
— Cass Calder Smith
“Melissa is bright, full-of-life, and just wonderful to work with. Given our busy schedule, her consistent follow-up, organization, and all-around pro-active approach boosted our company in ways we never could have without her.”
— Danielle Steuernagel, SCULPT Gardens
“Melissa is a marketing and PR powerhouse. I attribute a big part of our success to her strategic vision and execution. Melissa has shepherded ad campaigns, publicity, and a full company rebrand - including our new name. I don’t think FORMA would be as successful as it is without her!”
— Victor Mezhvinsky, FORMA Construction
“Melissa is the bomb. She has helped our firm improve in so many ways: Through a website refresh, more press visibility, and helping us clarify how our vision is shared with everyone. She is positive, joyful, and caring - which is a great match with how we like to work, too.”
— Hiromi Ogawa, Ogawa Fisher Architects
“Melissa's enthusiasm and vision have really helped us grow and thrive as a company. An artist herself, she understands the value of creativity. We are so lucky to be working with her and the Wagner Creative team!”
— Rudabeh Pakravan, Sidell Pakravan Architects
“WAGNER CREATIVE has been instrumental and responsible for a lot of my business's success, notoriety, and swagger. The ingenuity, creativity, and enthusiasm that Melissa has brought to our efforts have been immeasurable.”
— Joshua Grout, Larkspur Builders