Melanie B.

Talent Acquisition & Operations

Tampa, Florida, United States

About

Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices in the United States, Europe, South America and India, bringing together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers, operators and innovators who share a passion for achieving client goals. We combine human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-empowerment to help businesses define, build and run technologies that drive measurable outcomes. With 20+ years of experience serving Fortune 500 clients across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we help businesses thrive at the intersection of technology and people. Melanie is a Talent acquisition leader with experience managing business operations, driving revenue growth, and optimizing recruitment processes. Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, with a strong focus on results-driven candidate sourcing, improving the candidate experience, and managing talent pipelines. Strong background in partnership development with a commitment to community outreach and organizational growth.

Experience

  • Algoworks (3 yrs)
    • Lead Recruiter
      Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Managed full-cycle staffing operations across the U.S., India, and Ecuador, including pipeline development, candidate qualification, and end-to-end interview and onboarding processes.

    • Global Technical Recruiter - U.S.
      Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with 20+ years of experience serving Fortune 500 clients across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

  • Recruiting Managing Operator at No Limit Technology, Inc.
    Jun 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr

    Directed recruitment strategies across IT, healthcare, and higher education, aligning talent acquisition efforts with client goals and workforce demands. Managed end-to-end recruitment, from job postings to onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Optimized candidate matching and reduced time-to-fill through AI-driven recruiting processes. Partnered with clients to assess staffing needs and develop targeted hiring plans. Led and mentored a team of recruiters to drive productivity and goal attainment. Refined sourcing strategies using market and talent data to stay competitive. Built candidate pipelines through targeted outreach and industry networks. Ensured compliance with policies and regulations throughout the recruitment process. Maintained ATS records, generating reports to track key recruitment metrics. Leveraged data insights to enhance candidate engagement and retention. Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute projects seamlessly. Provided mentorship and leadership to support staff and marketing personnel. Proven success in developing and executing marketing strategies. Creation and publication of digital marketing, branding, and content creation. Managed budgets and optimized operational efficiencies. Assessed market trends, campaign effectiveness, and business operations.

  • Technical Recruiter at Patriot Talent Solutions
    Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Conducted region-wide meetings for the Tampa location to discuss branch goals, event coordination and scheduling, and brainstormed for attracting new accounts. Navigated the full recruitment life cycle from job qualifications, position in-take calls with hiring managers, candidate sourcing, candidate qualifying, candidate submission, interview preparation and debriefing, position onboarding, and candidate follow-up Partnered with the Account Executive team to exceed the client’s expectations of candidates that are both technically and culturally aligned Managed a variety of requisitions in skill set fields such as Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, Operations and Program Management Exceeded $200k+ in Direct Hire and Contractor placements for Knoxville, TN and Tampa, FL Navigated Applicant Tracking Systems for candidate documentation and operated tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn, Target Recruit, CareerBuilder, DICE, Indeed, and Monster Identifying highly qualified candidates to begin building long-term relationships Matching candidates with the job order that best meets our client’s needs Build, create, and utilize recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates Negotiate wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates Check references and conduct any other pre-employment checks Develop and maintain a pipeline of consultants and contacts to allow for a timely response to client needs, obtain market information to assist clients, and provide competitive advantage along with obtaining leads to assist with business development and growth. Provide accurate and well-documented information on activity utilizing best practices and communicate effectively with others to create a positive and productive environment.

  • MTD Marketing (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Vice President Operations
      Jun 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Spearheaded operational improvements that increased revenue by over 300% within one year.

    • Vice President of Operations
      Jul 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Company Summary: Boutique Marketing Agency Start-up based in Tampa, Florida. Nominated MADCON Best Marketing Agencies 2020 Synapse Summit exhibitor 2020 Synapse Summit media sponsor 2020 Top Marketing Agency by UpCity 2020 Disrupt the Bay exhibitor Expert creative team with profit-centric marketing strategies to ensure maximization of company potential and especially return on marketing investment. Executed world-class marketing capabilities that drive improved performance, such as AB/multi-variate testing, email, yield optimization, and multi-touch attribution Developed an overall contact strategy for the key strategic customer segments with clear business objectives and targets for each segment Reviewed campaign performance reports to make recommended changes to improve performance Spearheaded a remarkable revenue increase of over 300% within a year, highlighting strong sales acumen Created customer attributes and models that can yield insights into subscriber behaviors and campaign performance Worked closely with colleagues in the content creation, web development, and social media departments to identify and implement solutions that enhance marketing performance Designed, developed, and executed response rules to track responses to campaigns and offers Hired and onboarded team members while fostering an environment for professional and personal growth Cultivated community involvement and bolstered the company's reputation in Tampa Bay Streamlined operations, reduced turnover, and introduced new revenue streams through innovative consulting packages

  • Manager of Operations at Flavor of Tampa Bay
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Company Summary: Ian Beckles is a retired NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and a local Tampa Bay celebrity/ entrepreneur. He starred on radio shows and podcasts such as the iHeartRadio show “Beckles and Retcher Show”, the “MikeCalta Show”, “Flavor of Tampa Bay”, “The Ian Beckles Show” and the Sports Podcast “In The Trenches”. The brand Flavor of Tampa Bay used its social media following to showcase local brands and host events such as the Flavor of Tampa Bay Music Festival and various local Food Competitions. Developed multiple websites using different platforms for various applications including but not limited to retail sales, ticket sales, podcasts, and event scheduling Managed and nurtured strong vendor relationships for multiple ventures including food and beverage vendors, construction vendors, music and entertainment vendors, and hospitality vendors Curated and scheduled social media content for radio shows, local businesses, events, and more Coordinated and executed multiple events (food competitions, local business showcases, music festivals, and watch parties Responsibilities included vendor management, run-of-show, food and beverage management, marketing strategy, ticket sales, sponsorship sales, event decor, show hosting, and more Actively contributed as a writer, coordinator, and co-host for podcasts, enhancing brand visibility Led successful marketing campaigns for retail, social media, and radio promotions