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Who is mel?

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About

Hey there! I'm Mel.

Your Awards HYPE-WOMAN. 

When you see "Mel Wrote It," trust that it's all me, no off-shore team BTS.

Since 2021, I've crafted over 140 award entries, with a smashing 93% hitting the finals or taking home a trophy.

But that's just one side of the coin. My expertise is multidimensional - to your advantage.

From 2003 to 2015, I was in the corporate world, working with giants like Pfizer, Honeywell and Unilever. But I often felt out of place in those corporate walls, not yet embracing or understanding my Neuro Spicy and Queer identity.

Over the past two decades, I've captured moments for The Big Issue Street Soccer Festival, nightclubs in Sydney CBD, and the Australian Olympic Swim Team. I shared the stage with local and international artists at the MTV Music Awards.

I've seen 'behind the curtain' of numerous industries and sectors throughout these projects. This includes conferences, meetings, significant events, award programs, and parliamentary committee hearings.

In abuse prevention, I've made a name as "The Context Expert," collaborating with governments and NGOs and training under the guidance of Tracey Spicer AM and Jane Gilmore.

 

I was honoured to represent the inaugural OurWatch 'Voices for Change' media advocacy program through Domestic Violence NSW and ACON NSW in 2019-2020.

I'm a Social Science student at the University of Newcastle and a TAFE NSW certificate holder, so I'm all about combining knowledge with action.

 

Oh, and did I mention I founded the Hive Village Project? (aka Wildflower Housing) It will provide a haven for people and their furry friends in regional Australia who are starting over after domestic and family violence.

Looking for a copywriter with grit, experience, and a dash of activism?
That's me—corporate background with a personal touch.

When you work with Mel Wrote It, you'll get more than words - you'll get the heart and a dedicated HYPE-WOMAN!

Mel xx

proudly reppin'

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STREET CRED

May 2021 - present

Business Awards Copywriter

When you hear 'Mel Wrote It', it's true - I've written over 140 awards entries myself as a Solopreneur since launching in mid-2021, with a success rate of 93% of entrants shortlisted as award finalists or winners. 

2019 - present

Consultant


Whenever I'm not writing kickass award submissions, I'm a Violence Prevention Consultant and Media Advocate, 'The Context Expert,' on a project basis with all levels of government, NGOs, and media. Systemic change via policy development and legislative reform is my jam! 

2003-2015

Corporate Administration Contractor (12yrs)
 
During this time, I mastered all facets of administration (front and back office) within national and global recruitment, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, medical devices, and engineering organizations, i.e., Pfizer, Unilever, Life Healthcare, Honeywell & Randstad.

Training

  • Bachelor of Social Science (continuing),

      University of Newcastle

  • Mental Health First Aid,

       MHFA Australia

  • Cert IV in Community Services (partial),

       TAFE NSW

  • Cert III in Community Services,

       TAFE NSW

Projects

  • Founder

       Wildflower Housing aka Hive Village Project
      (Forever homes for people and animals after DV)

 

  • Co-author               

      Change Makers Vol.3, Change Maker Press

  • Media Advocate     

      Queer Voices for Change NSW, Domestic Violence NSW & ACON NSW

  • Media Advocate     

      Voices for Change NSW, Domestic Violence NSW

​2023:

 

  • National Finalist – Marketing Service of the Year, Ausmumpreneur Award

  • National Finalist – Regional Business of the Year, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • Regional Finalist – Specialised Business, Local Business Awards (Central Coast)

2022:

  • Regional Finalist – Sole Operator, Local Business Awards (Central Coast)

 

2021:

  • Silver - Virtual Assistant of the Year NSW/ACT, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • National Finalist - Solopreneur of the Year, Roar Awards

  • National Finalist - Wildcat of the Year (< 2 years in business), Roar Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist - Best B2B Service of the Year, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist, Best Author/Writer Award, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • Regional Finalist - Oustanding Start-up Awards, Central Coast Business Awards

2020:

  • Gold - Purpose Driven Entrepreneur of the Year, Altitude Awards

  • Silver - Judges Choice Award, Roar Awards

  • National Finalist - Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Altitude Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist - Women will change the world Award, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist - Making a Difference (Business) People's Choice, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist -  The Big Idea Award, Ausmumpreneur Awards


2019:

  • Silver - Social Change Hero, Roar Awards

  • Silver - Women's Business School Excellence Award, Ausmumpreneur Awards

  • NSW/ACT Finalist - Making a Difference, People's Choice,  Ausmumpreneur Awards

Awards

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