, March 26 -- After graduating with a BCom in marketing management, Melissa tried out various roles - as a marketing rep, merchandiser and marketing assistant for a range of companies. She quickly learnt what she did and didn't like, and was grateful when she was introduced to Cheryl Ingram, who had recently founded TDMC.

That meeting with Cheryl resulted in a job offer for Melissa who then found herself thrown into the deep end of an ever-changing industry. Add to that, a role within a fast-growing agency, and it's safe to say that Melissa soon realised it was sink or swim. Here Melissa, who stepped into her current position in 2021, shares the lessons she's learnt as she's grown in her career.

TDMC prides itself on putting a strong em...