Michelle Hackshall Drake
About Michelle Hackshall Drake
Michelle Hackshall Drake serves as the Vibe Team Coordinator at Envato, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in customer experience and recruitment, she also leads Envato's Sustainability Committee and co-runs the New Day Box Charity.
Work at Envato
Michelle Hackshall Drake has been serving as the Vibe Team Coordinator at Envato since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's remote-first culture and innovating processes for a hybrid work environment. She previously worked as a Team Assistant, supporting the Chief Growth Officer and their direct reports from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she leads Envato's Sustainability Committee, which aims to maintain the company's BCorp status through various initiatives. Michelle collaborates closely with the Head of PR on internal communications and contributes to the Envato Blog.
Previous Experience
Before joining Envato, Michelle Hackshall Drake held several positions in various organizations. She worked as a Customer Experience Specialist at Cotton On Group from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Recruitment Consultant at Hays for six months in 2018 and a Recruitment Coordinator at Kathmandu for one month in 2019. Additionally, she was an Implementation Coordinator at Compass Education Australia from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Casual Sales Assistant at Cotton On Group from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was a Team Member at Officeworks from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Hackshall Drake studied at the University of Wollongong, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Psychology. Her educational background provides her with insights into human behavior, which she applies in her roles, particularly in enhancing team dynamics and fostering a positive work culture.
Community Involvement
Michelle co-runs the New Day Box Charity within Envato, collaborating with Safe Steps to support women escaping domestic violence. This initiative reflects her commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, aligning with her leadership role in the Sustainability Committee at Envato.