Epiphany
Poetry by Melissa Mercado KamaAbout the author
Melissa Mercado is a poet based in Canberra, Australia. She is a graduate in Public Relations at the University of Canberra and completing a Master of Linguistics at Monash University.
Her published work includes Quick fix and The journey of return in Eclecticism Magazine; Caving in and Apart of You in Artsrush Magazine; and Flames and Confidante in The Curious Record.
AWARDS
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD Australian Federal Government Award (2006) - Awarded for valuable contribution to the Bilateral Climate Change Partnerships Team on the Business Mission to China by the Minister of the Environment and Heritage
GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY (2006 & 2007) - Golden Key is a global academic honour society, which recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence among university students from all academic disciplines. Membership into the Society is by invitation only, to the top 15% of college and university students based on the criteria of academic achievements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Linguistics: Monash University (2010 to present)
Bachelor of Communications: University of Canberra (2009)
Diploma of Communication and Media – Public Relations: Canberra Institute of Technology (2004)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA: National Public Relations and Information Coordinator (2008 – 09)
UNIFEM AUSTRALIA: Communications Lead (2008)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE: Project Officer – Australian Greenhouse Office (2006 – 07)
SHIPE MASON CONSULTING: Executive Assistant and Sales Manager (2004-06)
MENTAL ILLNESS EDUCATION ACT: Assistant Project Manager – MHW Fun Run and Walk (2003)
