Melissa Tanoko 

Melissa Haller Tanoko
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Professional Experience

Your time is precious. You don't have time to write blog posts, worry about search engine optimization or write sales emails. But I do. Let me take care of all that so you can focus on the rest of your job. Or book a massage. I can help you increase your website traffic, get more customers and create a loyal following. How? I meet with you, define your unique needs and create a strategy to get the best results. Then I communicate your value using the perfect words for your clients, and measure the outcome. As a writer with over 15 years experience in a variety of industries, I excel at seeing the world through someone else's eyes, and then speaking to them in language they understand. I am equally comfortable with more serious research-based pieces and chatty lifestyle articles. I'm also a bit of a research nerd. I love digging through the internet for solid sources, and making sure my articles are based on sound information. Don't just take my word for it though... “Melissa seeks to understand a client’s business goals. Her ability write from the client’s voice is one of her key strengths. She would be an amazing asset to any individual or business looking for a freelance writer.” – Cheryl Hooper, Manager People & Culture, Helcim “Melissa is a skilled writer: responsive, responsible, and thorough in all of her research. I’m continually impressed by her ability to work quickly under tight deadlines, while maintaining high editorial standards. She learned the science behind atopic dermatitis quickly and effortlessly and routinely interacts with our doctors and other medical experts to provide us with accurate, well-researched stories.“ – Steve Nelson, Senior Editor, National Eczema Association

Education

Certificate in Professional Writing Specializing in Marketing and PR from the University of Calgary Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Master of Arts, Theatre Directing, Middlesex University