Mel Carter began their work experience in 2006 as a VP at Faculty firm. Mel then joined EMI Music in 2009 as a Label Consultant, where they worked until 2011. In the same year, Mel started working at Interscope Records as a Marketing Director, and their employment duration there is ongoing.
Mel Carter attended Virginia State University from 1989 to 1992, but the degree obtained and field of study are unknown.