Melissa Velazquez

Melissa Velazquez is a seasoned recruitment professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition. Currently serving as the Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at Argonne National Laboratory since September 2019, Melissa has played a pivotal role in recruiting talent for a multidisciplinary research center focused on addressing significant global challenges. Previously, Melissa held the title of Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Argonne, where responsibilities included sourcing candidates for diverse scientific and engineering roles. Prior to Argonne, Melissa worked at TEKsystems as a Senior IT Recruiter, specializing in Network and Infrastructure recruitment, and at Advanced Resources as a Staffing Manager. Melissa began a career in management at Nordstrom. Melissa earned a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising Management from the International Academy of Design and Technology.