Melanie Williams Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco , Ca , Us

Alpine Investors ($17B AUM) is a values-driven private equity firm with a mission to build enduring companies by working with, learning from and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in lower middle-market companies in the business services and software industries.

The Alpine Investor business service aggregator with four distinct verticals (Canopy- Tree Services, Axcel - Professional Education, Briefly - Legal Backoffice, and Axia- Groundwater). AlpineX is a private equity holding company that acquires, builds, and operates asset-light services companies with durable customer value propositions, high-quality revenue, and attractive end markets. Baked by Alpine Investors ($17Bn AUM PE Firm), AlpineX is guided by a People First operating philosophy. Joined as the 5th employee and inaugural talent hire tasked with establishing and expanding the talent function. I lead talent acquisition and talent initiatives for AlpineX and operating companies.-Player-coach who was responsible for recruiting directly and leading a team.-Within the first 6 months, hired 15 positions independently, bypassing reliance on external search firms.-Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), establishing a centralized hub for recruitment activities. -Orchestrated the configuration of automated reporting analytics, delivering weekly data-driven insights directly to Hiring Managers.-Actively collaborated with CEOs on strategic talent initiatives, including organizational structuring and hiring strategies.-Engaged closely with the M&A team to guarantee that acquisitions and platforms have the necessary talent to propel them toward high-growth trajectories.-Authored a comprehensive Talent Playbook for hiring managers, outlining best practices and ensuring consistency in recruitment processes. Incorporated take-home assessments into the hiring process for most roles.*TechStack - LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, Ashby ATS, HireVue, Getro, Checkr, ADP (Background), Google Suite, Microsoft SuiteI am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive candidate experience and understand the importance of building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Granite Search Partners is a full-service executive search firm with clients in Finance (Private Equity), Media, Automotive/HVAC and Consulting/Service Firms (ghSmart).-Managed full-cycle recruiting for multiple complex searches and created innovative sourcing strategies and engagement to bring the best talent to each role.- Managed all client development and prioritized multiple searches, projects, and client relationships.- Sourcing strategies included networking, competitor analysis, and Boolean searches on LinkedIn Recruiter and other resume databases.-High touch candidate pipeline management.-Proactively built a diverse pool of qualified candidates to strengthen companies and reflect our diverse communities.-Hired and managed sub-contractors when needed.- Single-handedly managed the entire recruiting cycle, including sourcing, screening, references, background checks, negotiations, and closing.

Washington, Dc, Us

*Hired at Account Manager and promoted to Senior Account ManagerFierceMarkets operates as an online B2B media company that provides online marketing and lead generation services to a diverse set of B2B customers in the United States. -Enabled clients to improve ROI by optimizing visual appeal and analyzing campaign web statistics.-Redesigned IT offerings and launched a new publication - IT Mobile.-Set record for highest monthly sales by a new employee in the first month.-Finished 300% over quota and closed largest sale in company history.

Washington, D.C., Us

I worked in the GW Office of Advancement (school fundraising) in return for reduced tuition at the School of Health while pursuing a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration. I did withdraw from the program to pursue other opportunities. - Made travel arrangements and handled all reimbursements and accounts payable.- Participated in fundraising lifecycle from initial contact, gift solicitation and donor communication. -Planned successful fundraising events with regular attendance + 200.-Managed alumni and historic giving database.

Murray, Utah, Us

*Hired at an Sales Assistant and promoted to West Coast Sales ManagerAlta Point is a medical software company based in Salt Lake City with sales across the United States.-Doubled the number of reseller channel representatives west of the Mississippi River.-Marketed electronic medical records, prescription and practice management billing software.-Helped plan and execute two annual conferences with 100+ resellers in attendance.-Managed direct sales and mediation between resellers and medical professionals.-Left the position to pursue a master's degree.