Melissa Park

About Melissa Park

Some people have a career. I have a calling – and it shows up in everything I do.Over 25+ years, I\'ve built a reputation as one of the world\'s leading event producers, a mission-driven nonprofit founder, an active angel investor, and an emerging force in film and television. The common thread? A relentless commitment to turning bold ideas into extraordinary experiences and compelling stories into series that inspire, connect, entertain and create lasting impact.EVENT PRODUCTION Melissa Park Events is a full-service event management and marketing agency, purpose-built to help world-class brands drive measurable business results through strategically designed and flawlessly executed must-attend experiences. With over two decades of experience in the live event space managing multi-million dollar budgets, I know exactly what works and what doesn\'t. Whether you\'re designing an event for the first time or trying to revitalize an annual event that\'s fallen flat, let us be the \"who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW\" behind your next live event. Our clients don\'t just come back. They\'re our entire marketing plan – and that says everything.THE MEL-FACTOR EFFECT™ I\'m also the Founder and Chief Memory Maker of The Mel-Factor Effect, a global mission-driven nonprofit that curates transformational experiences for people who are ready to rise. We don\'t just grant wishes. We ignite self-worth, spark confidence, and pair unforgettable moments with real-world support: coaching, mentorship, and education, to create momentum that turns quiet hope into lasting change.FILM & TELEVISION I\'m expanding my creative footprint into film and television, producing projects that inspire, entertain, touch hearts, make pulses race, and spark meaningful conversation. My slate spans genres and formats, with several projects currently in development and pitching.ANGEL INVESTING Few things excite me more than backing a founder and playing a small part in helping them turn their dream into reality. I believe in the power of a strategic bet on the right person and invest selectively and with purpose, typically writing early-stage checks ranging from $10k to $50k.Everything I do is driven by the same force: The Mel-Factor™. The strategy, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking that turns ordinary into extraordinary.Ready to connect? Visit melissapark.co or reach out directly here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Early Stage Angel Investor

   Cherub

   May 2024 — Present

Education

• TAFE NSW

  Diploma in Event Management

  2002 — 2004

• TAFE NSW

  Diploma in Marketing Management

  2000 — 2002

• Western Sydney University

  Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

  2005 — 2008

• TAFE NSW

  Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

  2012 — 2014