Mel Skeer
About Mel Skeer
Mel Skeer is a Recruitment Partner at The Talent Mill AU, specializing in luxury and fashion retail recruitment. With a decade of experience in retail and talent acquisition, Skeer has held various roles in notable companies across Australia.
Current Role at The Talent Mill AU - Luxury, Fashion Retail Recruitment
Mel Skeer serves as a Recruitment Partner at The Talent Mill AU, focusing on luxury and fashion retail recruitment. She has been in this role since March 2024, working remotely from Australia. In her position, she specializes in talent strategy and placement, leveraging her extensive background in retail and recruitment to meet the needs of clients in the fashion industry.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Before joining The Talent Mill, Mel Skeer held various roles in recruitment and talent acquisition. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at QinetiQ Australia for three months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Senior Consultant - Business Support at Robert Walters for four months in the same year. Her experience also includes working as a Recruitment Specialist in both Office Support and Marketing and Communications at Hays from 2017 to 2019.
Background in Retail and Visual Merchandising
Mel Skeer has a decade-long background in retail, visual merchandising, and management prior to her transition into recruitment. She held positions such as State Visual Merchandiser for Cotton On Group and South Australian State Visual Merchandise Manager for The Just Group. Her experience in visual merchandising spanned various locations in Australia, including Adelaide and Sydney.
Education and Professional Development
Mel Skeer studied at The Interior Design Institute, where she achieved a Diploma of Interior Design from 2023 to 2024. She also completed a certification in Coaching at the Jay Shetty Certification School, becoming a Certified Life and Success Coach in 2020. This educational background complements her professional experience in recruitment and retail.
Collaborations in the Fashion Industry
Throughout her career, Mel Skeer has collaborated with renowned names in the Australian fashion industry. She has fostered strong relationships across major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. These connections enhance her ability to recruit top talent in the luxury and fashion sectors.