Melanie Chavez Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

➡ I support sourcing for IT, Finance, Manufacturing and LATAM. Also part University Relations Recruiting 100+ University interns in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years.Please be mindful of this when conducting outreach about a role you are interested in ✅ If you are interested in a role that I am not sourcing on. PLEASE APPLY FIRST THEN NOTIFY ME, so that I can let the corresponding recruiter know. Please be mindful that recruiters don't know every position at the company. Partner with the Talent Partners, HR and Hiring Managers to understand the business’repeatable talent needs.• Collaborate to build effective sourcing strategies, using innovative ideas to engage top talent,increase their interest level, and convert them into candidates.• Actively source candidates utilizing professional networks, diversity outlets, social media andother relevant resources.• Strong knowledge using a variety of sourcing tools and techniques including but not limitedto Boolean search, aggregators, automation tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.• Screen resumes and pre-screen candidates to ensure they fit to the open position.• Maintain pipelines of passive and moderately active talent and find creative ways to engagewith them to gradually increase their interest.• Explore and find the latest technologies and methodologies to make finding talent easierand more efficient.• Map out the market and provide reports on talent, pipeline.• Maintain data integrity of the recruiting reports and applicant tracking system (Workday).• Ensure accuracy and timely processing on all transactional activities.• Participate in and if need be, lead projects that support the expansion of Talent Acquisition.• Identify opportunities for Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) of Talent Administrationservices and lead each CPI initiative.• Engage and educate the Talent Acquisition colleagues about various sourcing tools andtechniques.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Serve as the primary contact for recruitment and branding efforts for ALPFA Nashville. To increase latinx representation in all industries . This role is a volunteer role (unpaid)and I’m seeking members to join my team .

Seattle, Washington, Us

*Laid of due to team restructure and elimination of sourcing departmentHighspot is the sales enablement platform that increases the performance of sales teams by bridging the gap between strategy and execution. With Highspot, our customers turn initiatives into the actions that sales teams must execute and enable sales leaders to measure what is and is not working with deep and actionable insights. Companies use Highspot to manage content, to train and coach sellers, and to engage buyers. Executing your strategic initiatives with Highspot increases revenue, drives consistent rep performance and improves rep ROI.Sourced For:Various roles : QA, Data Analytics, Mobile Engineer, Senior Data ScientistPast roles: Services Exec ,Customer Support, Solutions Architects, Technical PM's

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Closing the opportunity divide by bringing in AMAZING talent to the org. Want to work at Year Up? Message me!• Full Cycle Recruiter managing a pipeline of 15-20 searches at once• Closed the last quarter of 2021 with 18 searches, 15/17 candidates came from BIPOC communities equating to 88% diverse hires• Partner with Hiring Managers in intake calls, interview schedules, and candidate feedback• Review and screen active candidates via Workday (50-100+ per week)• Source hard to find roles via LinkedIn, utilizing ‘bucket’ system and Boolean search, improving search processes for overall team• Creatively source through past candidates over a three month period , utilizing ‘hot leads’ sales method • Administrative tasks including ongoing email management, Outlook Calendaring, Workday ATS moves management• Schedule all phone screens and interviews for candidates • End search with closing documentation and offer letter administration and onboardingRoles Sourced/Recruited for: HR, Social Work, Admissions, Sales & Account Management, Program and Direct Service, IT

Boston, Ma, Us

Working to lead diversity initiatives in non profit executive leadership roles. Utilizing Encore Database, Google, LinkedIn, Professional Networking Groups, existing network, and other resources to source talent. Focussed Sourcing and Recruiting from a DEI lensSourcing Areas of Focus:Environmental Organizations, Social Justice , Policy, and Advocacy, Reproductive Justice, Titles: Executive Director, CEO, President, Chief Financial and Operations Officer/Director, Chief People/Human Resource Officer, Chief Communications Officer/Communications Director

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Serve as rescue loan processor for foreclosure prevention program, collecting client’s documents, and processing applications resulting in 70+ grants administered to families in Pierce County and tracking project from start to finish• Customer service through email and phone response to move clients from pipeline to closing in a timely manner• Use Calyx, Salesforce, and our internal VPN filing system to review client’s documents to audit files for accuracy and completion , track completed documents on excel• Order Verification of Employment (VOE) forms, Insurance Binders (including condos) , Flood Certification, Tax Transcripts and other administrative and processing duties as assigned (Temporary career transition during Covid 19** gap year )

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Due to COVID-19- completely facilitate a direct service program and facilitation virtually including teaching classes, volunteer programs, and event management via Zoom• Create and facilitate career development curriculum and workshops to 40+ students every six months (80+annually), by providing coaching on using their cultural background as a strength in the workplace, microaggressions, codeswitching, impostor syndrome, networking, resume writing, and other relevant material resulting in increased engagement and retention in the program• Source job leads through LinkedIn and connect with company hiring managers or HR departments to secure job leads for 80+ alumni, cold messaging leading to 50+ job leads • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including corporate engagement team, program team, and development departments to secure hiring partner leads, manage volunteer opportunities including diversifying our guest speaker series and increase community engagement• First Bellevue site staff member to reach 74% positive outcomes and job placements for graduates two months ahead of the Year Up National outcomes date and exceed the original goal of 70% placement• Serve as a champion recruiter for the organization having recruited five new staff members over a two-year period including our Recruitment Manager, Operations Coordinator, Associate Director of Corporate Engagement, Student Services Coordinator, and Academic Instructor, equating to 10% of our current staff

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Oversee 25 Microsoft accounts, on a semi-annual basis including on-boarding and renewal. Leads renewal of 90% of those accounts through in-person stewardship.• Cultivated a new technology partner resulting in $52k in sales for the organization.• Manages tabling opportunities with corporate and community partners to promote Year Up’s mission. Actively engages in the community at networking events, mixers, and via the LinkedIn platform to recruit volunteers for Year Up.• Utilize Tableau via the Salesforce platform to read dashboards for sales pipeline and track progress of accounts.• Serves on the Staff Alumni Engagement Committee, utilizing alumni to secure new internship seats and hiring partner leads within their corporations.• Creatively engages corporate partners, alumni, and community members in continued volunteer opportunities via Linkedin.• Created marketing materials and story pieces by interviewing past students to share “Where are you now?” stories that serve as marketing collateral for current partners, future partners, and the LinkedIn community.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Recruit over 170 volunteer mentors every six months for both the Seattle and Bellevue Year Up sites, while simultaneously managing over 300 volunteers annually. • Had a targeted goal of increasing our volunteer mentor pipeline to 50% of individuals who identify as coming from communities of color. I increased the percentage from 35% percent to 55%, surpassing my original goal.• Actively engage and recruit volunteers in the community at networking events, mixers, and Linkedin ( I attend between 2-4 community gatherings or networking events a week). Some of my community involvement includes visiting companies for Lunch & Learn style talks or tabling at events on behalf of Year Up.• In charge of increasing our annual giving fund by strengthening relationships with volunteers, alumni, and donors. •Increased our site wide alumni giving by communicating the urgency through social media, and utilizing staff as fundraisers resulting in the most alumni donors among all Year Up markets.• Draft email appeals and campaigns by creating urgency for the need for support and effective story telling.• Data and account Management via salesforce.com • Serve as a joint staff coach to 5 Year Up Seattle students.• Co-facilitate career development workshops to our students, teaching the professional networking class and how to set up informational interviews.•. I serve as a recruiter, mentor, coach, teacher, networker, advocate, all synonyms for the multiple roles I hold. I enjoy building relationships with individuals and teaching them about our mission. I am a passion and people connector.• PR & Marketing: Cold Emailed Univsion Seattle to authentically pitch a story on Year Up to attract more Latinx students to the program.• Passionate about social justice, diversity, inclusion , equity, and closing the opportunity divide.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Social Media, Blogging, & Community Engagement (10 hours per week in the evenings)

Future for Us, a growing 5,000+ womxn of color/ally community platform dedicated to advancing womxn of color at work. • Teach once per month salary negotiation classes in Seattle metropolitan area. Specifically geared at addressing the pay gap and reasons why women of color traditionally hold themselves back from making asks, event attendees have received anything from transportation fees to 5k-20k salary increases or adjustments.

Nashville, Tn, Us

• Answer donor (800) number by providing customer service to donors who call in about credit card problems and inquiries regarding the foundation. • Educate donors about our nine programs, by providing foundation history and finding and matching donor's interests and passions with the mission of the Gary Sinise Foundation.• Call current donors within certain geographic regions to inform them about GSF events and programs in their area.• Call donors to renew and upgrade gifts.• Co-manage our online giving platform, Classy, for our monthly and annual giving donors.• Manage donor inquiry email and Classy email accounts.• Implemented development department stewardship procedures by creating a manual for donor inquiries and setting guidelines for marketing materials and distribution.• Ship and distribute fundraising marketing materials for donors who hold fundraising gatherings.• Administrative Work: Scanning documents, mailing thank you letters, & database management via Salesforce.• Create proximity reports using MapAnything• Coordinate 90+ auction items by recording in-kind donor information, creating certificates, and managing online auction web page.

Nashville, Tn, Us

• Responsible for all mail in donations and allocating them to their appropriate programs.• Provide customer service to donors who call in about credit card problems and inquiries regarding the foundation.• Administrative Work: Scanning documents, mailing thank you letters, & database management via Salesforce.com• Part of a small staff that was able to control the influx of donations around our end of year campaign, on average receiving 100-400 checks a day.• Donor research via several search engines such as Google, Linkedin, Donorscape, Alumni Finder• Assistant to Director of Development and Assistant Director of Development• Salesforce Database Management• Called 20+ Donors a day to move from our old donation platform onto our newest donation platform, Classy.

Palos Verdes, California, Us

• Guide students throughout the course selection process by preparing education plans in all majors and minors Marymount offers. • Provide customer service at the front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting guests.• Aid students with academic advising questions.

Palos Verdes, California, Us

• Nourish students’ academic potential by providing support, guidance, and knowledge of Marymount’s academic resources.• Guide to first generation students and transfer students.• Familiarize students with subject matter in science, math, psychology, and other courses.• Assist students with time management by color-coding worksheets and schedule planning.

Palos Verdes, California, Us

• Contacted alumni and parents via approximately 100 phone calls a day, to inform them about school events and to fundraise.• Updated Excel worksheets and development office database.• Captured donor information on Raiser’s Edge data base.• Greeted guests and parents at small fundraising gatherings.• Hand wrote and typed thank you letters and mailed invitations to major fundraising and school events.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies (Emphasis In Psychology & Global Studies)

Global Semesters, Semester In Cyprus

High School Diploma