Debra Abell

Debra Abell is an experienced Senior Creative Recruiter at Onward Search since September 2021, previously serving as Senior Manager of Recruiting at McKinley Marketing Partners from 2010 to 2021. At McKinley Marketing Partners, Debra managed comprehensive recruiting processes for clients across various sectors, including oil and gas, CPG, financial services, non-profit, and technology. Responsibilities included sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates while maintaining relationships with hiring managers. Debra also developed and implemented training programs, improved sourcing techniques, and managed staffing operations for numerous contractors. Prior experience includes roles as Manager of Recruiting at Tidewater Community College and Account Manager/Recruiter at Aquent. Debra holds a BS in Management from George Mason University and an AS in Social Science from Tidewater Community College.