Melinda Adams

Melinda Adams has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Melinda is currently working as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Weber Shandwick, where they develop hiring strategies to attract and select top talent. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at MCA Creative Recruiting, specializing in sourcing professionals for advertising agencies. Melinda also worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead at GMMB, where they supported the recruitment process for open roles.

Before joining GMMB, Melinda held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at OvareGroup, where they oversaw HR strategies for multiple locations. Melinda also worked as a Talent Manager at POSSIBLE, driving talent initiatives and providing leadership in talent planning and employee engagement. Earlier in their career, they served as a Human Resources Manager at Ketchum, overseeing various HR disciplines and programs.

Melinda's work experience also includes roles outside the HR field. Melinda worked as a Small Group Coordinator at McLean Bible Church, where they managed a volunteer team and developed a small group program for children. Additionally, they served as an HR/Practice Coordinator at Columbia Fertility Associates and a Commission Specialist at Employee Benefits Corporation of America.

Overall, Melinda Adams has demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, HR strategy, and employee engagement across different industries and organizations.

Melinda Adams obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communication and Media Studies from Liberty University, where they attended from 1998 to 2002. In addition to their degree, Melinda holds a certification titled "Being an Effective Team Member" which they obtained from LinkedIn in June 2019.