Melissa Elder

Melissa Elder serves as the Talent & Culture Director at Brunet-García Advertising, where responsibilities include establishing the HR department, enhancing organizational effectiveness, collaborating on talent acquisition and retention strategies, and ensuring legal compliance. Prior roles include Human Resources Business Partner at Harrington Industrial Plastics, Benefits Manager at Gate Hospitality, Human Resources Specialist at the PGA TOUR, and HR Consultant at Accenture. Early career experience includes roles as a Human Resources Assistant with Associated Students UCLA, contributing to diverse HR functions. Melissa holds an education from Santa Monica College and possesses a strong track record in developing effective HR strategies and cultivating positive workplace cultures.