Melissa Gabriel

I’m Melissa Gabriel — a Creative Director, Film Editor, and Visual

Storyteller with over a decade of experience leading advertising campaigns, brand content, and documentary projects.

My career began in New York City, where I had the privilege of collaborating with award-winning, Oscar-nominated editors on high-profile projects for brands like Coach, Victoria's Secret, and Kate Spade.

Since then, I’ve built a career that blends creative leadership with hands-on production expertise. In recent years, I’ve led creative direction, concept development, and post-production for hospitality, lifestyle, and food industry brands, managing everything from idea pitch to final delivery. As Lead Creative at

Blakquail Productions, I’ve overseen campaigns for clients such as

Catface Café, The Francis Hotel, and The Longfellow Hotel —

conceptualizing, directing, and editing work that resonates across digital platforms.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, and I’m as comfortable managing creative teams as I am editing footage or directing on set. My adaptability, sharp eye for detail, and passion for storytelling have allowed me to consistently deliver engaging,

visually driven campaigns that connect with audiences.

I’ve attached my resume and portfolio for your review, and would love the opportunity to discuss how my experience and creative approach could align with your team’s goals.

Bachelors of Arts in Communications and TV Production