Woman of the Week ~ Melissa Adam

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Melissa Adam

My Current Job/Company: Business Systems Analysis Manager, OCLC

My Work: I created and lead the BSA function at OCLC, which started as 4 BSA’s and has grown to a team of 26. We help product software development teams identify, document, and manage requirements.

My Passion: My family, being accomplished and happy, and helping others do the same.

My Family: Peter, my husband, Thomas 18-year-old son playing junior hockey in TX, brother TJ ED OCLC, sister-in-law Chrissy Social Media Strategist, niece Gwendolyn student OWU, nephew Truman student ONU, and happily retired educator parents Ken and Jayne.

My Hero or Heroes: Peter for always supporting me.

My Escape: Our sunroom.

My Pet Peeve: Complacent and unmotivated people.

My Indulgence: Boutique shopping.

My Roots: Importance of family, lifelong friends.

My Future: I love enjoying and living in the moment. I try not to think too far in the future as anything can change.

My Favorite Quote: “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” (Maya Angelou)

My Accessory: Earrings and a bracelet.

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks.

How I Balance it All: Lists and getting plenty of sleep to be energized every day.