Melanie Jackson is a Senior Director of Office Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield, where she advises office owners and occupiers throughout the Tampa Bay region on leasing strategy, relocations, and portfolio decision-making. Her practice spans both landlord and tenant representation, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex office transactions through disciplined analysis and thoughtful execution.

Melanie is known for her process-driven and highly analytical approach, leveraging market intelligence, financial evaluation, and strategic negotiation to deliver clear, actionable guidance. She works closely with clients to align real estate decisions with broader business and investment objectives, particularly in evolving office markets. She is a Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designee and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and remains actively involved in professional leadership and industry service at both the chapter and national level.

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Member (SIOR)

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Melanie Jackson’s specialty is partnering with national, regional and local clients to develop strategies to maximize the utility and value of their office real estate facilities. She takes a process-oriented and quantitative approach to each project, using high-level analytics to relentlessly advocate on behalf of her clients to deliver optimal real estate solutions. She has advised clients throughout Florida and the US. She brings 19 years of experience in commercial real estate!

BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• University of Tampa, Bachelor of Science

• Licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Member

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Past President - Florida Chapter SIOR

• Scholarship Trustee - SIOR

• Vice Chair President - SIOR Office Member Group

• Past Scholarship Committee – Bailey Family Foundation

• Past Vice Chairman Board of Directors – Creative Clay

• Leadership St. Pete Class of 2015

• Past Board Member, UT National Alumni Association

• Past Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Clearwater East

• Past Big Brothers Big Sisters