About me
Melanie is an experienced creative and Communications Specialist, and strategic Research Consultant with eight years of professional experience. This is evidenced in works disseminated across the UK, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Through my holistic lens, I address how culture permeates all facets of strategic communication within global and regional contexts. My work aims to use design as a vessel for social and environmental transformation.
Work history
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Artist, CampaignerArtists + Allies x Hebron
Glasgow, United KingdomPart Time
Counter-Surveillance Project in Hebron: H2, Palestinian Occupied territories. In collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist, Adam Broomberg, my remit is to aid conceptual ideation. Research and consultancy on blockchain technology. Assist in planning and implementation of press strategy and social media communications. Aid in grant applications, business development, and collaborative partnerships.
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Photographer, WriterToo Gallus
Glasgow, United KingdomFreelance
Multi-award-winning interdisciplinary creative agency
Working alongside renowned creative director, Barrington Reeves in conceptual design and planning of creative campaigns for national and international commercial brands as well as social media ideation and aesthetic design. In the initial stages, I was supported to explore my creativity through documentary, journalism in arts & culture, and editorial campaign production.
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Skills
- Digital Design
- Web Design
- Photography
- Copywriting
- Marketing Strategy
- Market Research
- Cinematography
- Photoshop
- Adobe Audition
- Filming Editing
Education
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MastersUniversity of Sussex
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Masters (MA) in Media Practice for Development and Social Transformation
Graduated in the top 5% of the 2020 graduate cohort at the world's leading Global Studies School 2020. Mentored by National Portrait Photographer, Melanie Friend. Directed & produced international documentaries and had university projects published in Europe with artist feature segments. Specialised in Decolonial Development in