About

With a distinguished career in sales and a proven track record of excellence, Melanie Haynes has been a pivotal member of Cushman & Wakefield since 2017. Renowned for her exceptional client outcomes, Melanie has built a reputation for delivering unparalleled value through her attention to detail and commitment to strategic partnership. Her approach combines keen negotiation skills with a consultative mindset, leveraging innovative marketing strategies to drive results for all clients. Some of her notable accolades include brokering over 200 transactions totaling over 1.3MSF and over 30,000 land acres totaling more than $260 million in consideration.

Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, Melanie excelled as a top-producing national sales representative at Ryder Transportation and Logistics. In this role, she collaborated closely with organizations across California and nationally to implement comprehensive transportation and maintenance solutions. Her leadership extended to pioneering Industry Practice Groups and expanding cross-border operations, notably enhancing Ryder’s presence with Ryder Mexico.

As one of few female CRE brokers in San Diego, Melanie is committed to paving a path for other young women in the industry by being an active and board member of NAIOP Foundation, and a participating member of C&W’s Women’s Integrated Network and Future Leaders.

Melanie’s dedication to client success and her ability to think creatively and strategically has positioned her as a respected and trusted advisor in the real estate industry.

Awards & Recognition

• Cushman & Wakefield’s - San Diego Rookie of the Year award in 2019
• CONNECT Media's Next Gen Award in 2022
• San Diego Magazines – Celebrating Women Award Nominee 2022
• San Diego Metro Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2023
• San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under Forty 2024

Community Involvement

• External networking Chair for Cushman & Wakefield's Women's Integrated Network (WIN) & Future Leader’s (CWFL), a board member of NAIOP- Developing Leaders Program, and an active member in NAIOP, ULI and CREW Network.
• Active in San Diego Regional Economic Development Committee (EDC)
• Interest and practice groups at Cushman & Wakefield including the Food & Beverage, Agriculture & Resource Land, Industrial Emerging Brokers and Women in Industrial.
• Actively volunteers and supports various charitable organizations, serving on the board for San Diego ChildHelp Chapter, and many others including Sole Hope-Uganda, Boys to Men Mentoring, Casa Del Mar, Toys for Tots, and more.