Melva Martin

Home State: Texas

What have been your primary job functions in your career?

• Strategy/Innovation

What industries have you worked in?

• Energy/Sustainability

What is your current job title?

Pricing Systems and Strategy Manager

What is your current company?

Shell USA

Why did you select Rice Business for your MBA?

Reputation and competencies that I would gain. The MBA@Rice program also gave me flexibility.

How has Rice helped you with your career?

The name recognition and knowledge gained from the courses and connections.

What is the most important advice you’d like to share with prospective and current students?

Utilize your strengths and networks to move on and up. Reflect on whether you are learning and growing or whether things have become stagnant, and then make a decision on a path forward.