Melissa “Mel” Reyes-Abbey

Melissa "Mel" Reyes-Abbey, SPHR has a diverse range of work experience in various roles. Melissa “Mel” is currently employed at Therapy Brands as a People Operations professional, a role they started in May 2021. Prior to that, Mel worked at Fanatics, Inc. where they held the position of Associate, Human Resources from November 2015 to February 2021. During their time at Fanatics, they managed HR administrative processes for up to 2000 employees across multiple locations.

Before joining Fanatics, Mel worked at Waddell & Reed as a Division Office Administrator from June 2014 to October 2015. In this role, they provided administrative support to 5 Financial Advisors and conducted recruiting activities to source new talent. Melissa “Mel” also ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Mel's earlier experience includes working at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. as a Software QA Tester from February 2013 to June 2014. Their responsibilities included performing IT report and ETL testing activities and training users on software applications.

Overall, Mel has demonstrated proficiency in HR administration, compliance, recruiting, and software testing throughout their career.

Melissa "Mel" Reyes-Abbey, SPHR has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville. Prior to that, they attended Hillsborough Community College and earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business. Melissa “Mel” also attended Heidelberg American High School. In terms of additional certifications, Mel has obtained various certifications including Strategic HR Metrics, HR Data Analyst, Certified Strategic HR Leader, Certified HR Business Partner, and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate. Melissa “Mel” is also a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certified by HRCI. Mel has recently focused on enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field of business management through courses at the University of Maryland Global Campus.