ARLINGTON, VA, October 03, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Laura K. Amend, Global Marketing Director for Valco Melton, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in marketing.

At 29 years of age, Ms. Amend serves as the Global Marketing Director of Valco Melton, a world leading manufacturer of adhesive application and quality assurance equipment. Her position entails utilizing her expertise in social marketing, software, and branding. Ms. Amend is tasked with directing three marketing divisions, which include creative, product and business communications. She oversees all project relations, policies, social marketing, and strategies, as well as their implementation and analysis. Ms. Amend has served in this capacity for the past three years. Furthermore, she launched her own company last year.

In 2006, Ms. Amend earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati where she received the Director's Award for her thesis work. She became involved in her current field because, although she possessed a strong background in design, she felt as though there was an element missing in her career. Thus, she ventured into the marketing industry because it combined creativity with the complexity of business. Ms. Amend is SEO certified by MECLABS MarketingExperiments and affiliated with the American Marketing Association. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women.

In light of her accomplishments, Ms. Amend was recently named a VIP of the Year by Cambridge Who's Who. This special distinction is bestowed upon individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional goals. Ms. Amend attributes her success to her perseverance, motivation, and willingness to learn and take on challenges. Looking toward the future, she aspires to experience continued growth and success as a professional in her field.

For more information about Ms. Amend, visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/amendlaura.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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