Melissa Tavares
About Melissa Tavares
Melissa Tavares is a Marketing Manager at TELUS with extensive experience in various roles across multiple industries, including telecommunications, legal services, hospitality, and retail.
Current Role at TELUS
Melissa Tavares is currently serving as a Marketing Manager at TELUS. She stepped into this role in September 2021, bringing her expertise in campaign execution within the telecommunications sector. At TELUS, she utilizes her extensive background in marketing to contribute to the company's brand visibility and campaign success.
Previous Experience at KPMG Canada
Melissa Tavares held multiple roles at KPMG Canada, enhancing her skills in market insights and client coordination. She served as the ViewPoint National Coordinator, Clients & Market Insights from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on analyzing market trends and driving client engagement strategies. Additionally, she worked as an Immigration Coordinator for the International Team at KPMG Law LLP from 2017 to 2018, and earlier as a Team Administrative Assistant from 2016 to 2017.
Education in Marketing
Melissa Tavares completed her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, from Ryerson University. During her time at Ryerson between 2012 and 2015, she built a solid foundation in marketing principles and practices, which has been instrumental in her career. She also contributed to the university as a Facilitator from 2015 to 2016, where she was involved in program facilitation and student engagement activities.
Diverse Industry Experience
Melissa Tavares has a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries. She started her career with roles such as Sales Associate at ALDO Group from 2010 to 2013 and Summer Camp Counselor at various Boys & Girls Clubs from 2010 to 2012. She gathered hospitality experience working as a Valet Office Coordinator at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2013 and as a Guest Services Agent at Holiday Inn from 2014 to 2015. These roles have equipped her with a varied skill set adaptable to different professional environments.