Coral Melnyk

Coral Melnyk has a diverse work experience in various industries. They have worked as the EDA Director of Social Media Management & Engagement for the New Democratic Party of Canada since September 2020. Prior to that, Coral served as the 2SLGBTQIA+ and Disability Rep for the same organization in 2019. Additionally, Coral has worked as a Makeup Artist for IATSE Local 873 from January 2014 to October 2023. They also have experience as a Marketing Manager, Makeup Artist, and SPFX Artist for their own company, Coral Melnyk Creations, since September 2011. In 2022, Coral joined Michael Garron Hospital as a Digital Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist, Foundation, from November 2022 to July 2023. They also worked as a Special Projects Coordinator for Little Canada from June 2022 to October 2022. Previously, Coral held the role of Director of Marketing and Business Development for Don't Shoot The Moose from January 2020 to October 2022. They also worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist for Glass Cliff Divas Inc. from May 2020 to May 2022. Before that, Coral served as a Cosmetic Sales Manager for Shoppers Drug Mart from April 2016 to January 2019.

Coral Melnyk has pursued education in various fields throughout their career. Coral obtained an Associate's degree in Digital Marketing from Shaw Academy. In 2011-2012, they attended CMU College of Makeup Art & Design, where they completed a Make-Up Artistry Diploma. Additionally, Coral has a Certificate in Social Media Marketing from Northwestern University.

In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a certification in Digital Legacy Planning from the Death Doula Network in March 2021. Furthermore, in October 2020, they acquired a certification in Grief Literacy from Being Here, Human institution.