Mel Shires

Mel Shires has extensive work experience in marketing roles. They are currently serving as the Head of Marketing at Circle since September 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of VP of Marketing at HiMama from November 2019 to September 2022 and Director of Marketing from September 2018 to November 2019. They also worked as the Director of Marketing at QuickTapSurvey from October 2016 to September 2018 and as the Marketing Director at Top Hat from February 2015 to September 2016.

In addition, Mel Shires has held significant roles at RateSupermarket.ca (Acquired 2014) where they worked as the Head of Marketing from July 2012 to January 2015 and as the Online Marketing Manager from March 2011 to June 2012. Before that, they served as an Internet Marketing Specialist and Marketing Coordinator at Bravado Designs from November 2009 to March 2011 and from September 2008 to November 2009, respectively.

Their earlier experience includes working as a Channel Marketing Analyst at Bell Sympatico from September 2007 to December 2007 and as a Marketing Coordinator at Protiviti from January 2007 to August 2007. They also worked as a Marketing Coordinator at BMW Group Financial Services Canada in 2006.

Throughout their career, Mel Shires has demonstrated skills in developing marketing strategies, managing teams, analyzing market trends, and coordinating various marketing activities.

Mel Shires attended Wilfrid Laurier University from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. During this time, Mel also participated in the co-op program. Prior to attending university, Mel Shires completed their secondary education at John McCrae Secondary School from 2000 to 2004. Furthermore, Mel Shires also has experience at Second City, although specific details regarding the duration and field of study are not provided.