About

Melanie Jackson is a 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.

Clients

• SunTrust Building (60,858 SF) St. Pete CBD
• Bayboro Station (80,991 SF) St. Pete CBD
• MetWest (1 Million SF) Westshore
• 100 Central Avenue (135,000 SF) St. Pete CBD
• Bayside Center (215,000 SF) Clearwater
• Park Place (4 Buildings, 168,000 SF) Bayside

Community Involvement

• Vice President, Board of Directors, SIOR Florida Chapter
• Vice Chairman, Board of Directors – Creative Clay
• Scholarship Committee – Bailey Family Foundation
• St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
• Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2012-2017
• Leadership St. Pete Class of 2015
• Past Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Clearwater East
• Past Board Member, UT National Alumni Association 

Education

• University of Tampa, Bachelor of Science
• Licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) 2015
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) 2016

Affiliations

• Saint Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
• Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors (FGCAR)
• CCIM (2015)
• SIOR (2016)
• St Pete Yacht Club