Nickolas Jelden

Nickolas Jelden is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist currently employed at Illumination Foundation, where responsibilities include managing the entire hiring lifecycle, from strategic candidate sourcing to onboarding coordination. Previously, Nickolas served as a Talent Sourcing Specialist at AO, overseeing the job requisition process and enhancing candidate experiences. Earlier experience includes roles as a Personal Shopper at Instacart, Assistant Manager & Recruiter at Nuzuna Wellness Centers, and Recruiter at Careers in Cannabis, emphasizing full-cycle recruiting and candidate outreach. Nickolas holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Bachelor's degree from California State University-Dominguez Hills, and multiple associate degrees, highlighting a strong educational foundation in Business Administration and Human Resources Management.