Melissa Watkins

Vice President, People Team at Burson

Melissa Watkins has a diverse work experience in human resources. Melissa began their career as a Human Resources Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Association, where they conducted recruiting, assisted with employee communication programs, managed the intern program, and supported training and development initiatives. Melissa then transitioned to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP as a Human Resources Associate, where they gained experience in HR operations and administration. Melissa later joined Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry as a Human Resources Generalist, where they continued to contribute to HR functions. Currently, they work at BCW Global, where they have held multiple roles, including Senior Associate in Human Resources, Manager in the People Team, and currently serves as Vice President in the People Team. In their current role, Melissa manages HR functions across various markets in North America, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation management, performance management, and legal matters.

Melissa (Serotkin) Watkins has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing and Management (Human Resources) from American University. Melissa also holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, obtained in 2016. Melissa's education history also includes attending The University of Queensland, though the details of their degree and field of study are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, People Team

    April, 2022 - present

  • Manager, People Team

    November, 2019

  • Senior Associate, Human Resources

    October, 2017