Project Management
Melissa Smith
Managing Director
Melissa founded The Industry Club in 2011, having spent 20 years in creative agency operations - heading up Project Management and Production departments for some of London’s leading agencies at Board Level. Melissa leads The Industry Club on a day to day basis but is also passionate about building careers in the creative comms industry for Everyone. In 2020, she launched Marketing Debuts, a recruitment and training programme for young talent to drive diversity in the industry. Melissa is also one of our regular trainers at The Industry School sharing her knowledge and passion for Project Management with agencies and brands.
Charlene Tyler
Principal Recruitment Consultant - Project Management and Production
Charlene joined The Industry Club in 2016 and has over 20 years experience working in marketing recruitment, both in-house and in recruitment agencies. With this experience, Charlene understands the significance of project management and production for an organisation and its nuances. She works with candidates in all areas of marketing including advertising, social, PR and experiential, placing juniors and seniors alike. Charlene has a significant network of candidates built up over her years in the field, and places freelancers and permanent candidates with brand owners and all categories of creative agencies.