🌱 Melissa Pacheco 🌻
Co-Founder | Executive Recruiter | eCommerce & Digital Marketing at Chameleon Collective- Claim this Profile
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Ikonya Nginyo
Melissa is one of the most astute, empathetic, and considered recruiters I have met. I had the pleasure of working with Melissa when she represented me as a candidate for a role. Melissa was responsive to my inquiries, and during each stage of the process, she facilitated timely feedback from the hiring company. Melissa provided the appropriate level of context in advance of my interactions with members of the organization, in addition to transparency and clarity. Melissa is incredibly good-spirited and makes what might otherwise be an impersonal experience into one that is engaging, positive, and humanistic. I give Melissa the highest possible recommendation. Any candidate or hiring manager would fortunate to work with Melissa.
Naomi Holland
If you want to work with someone warm, grounded, sharp, intuitive all bundled together with impeccable follow up—Melissa Pacheco is it. Her ability to steer the recruitment process, make recommendations, and move quickly with unforeseen changes has made the process of hiring an important stakeholder for our organization, 100 fold easier. Thanks Melissa!
Anthony Bianco
Melissa's my first (and last) call when looking for great people. The agency is uncompromising in regard to the level of talent we recruit because it's far more important to get it right then to just get it done. Melissa get's it right every time.
Ikonya Nginyo
Melissa is one of the most astute, empathetic, and considered recruiters I have met. I had the pleasure of working with Melissa when she represented me as a candidate for a role. Melissa was responsive to my inquiries, and during each stage of the process, she facilitated timely feedback from the hiring company. Melissa provided the appropriate level of context in advance of my interactions with members of the organization, in addition to transparency and clarity. Melissa is incredibly good-spirited and makes what might otherwise be an impersonal experience into one that is engaging, positive, and humanistic. I give Melissa the highest possible recommendation. Any candidate or hiring manager would fortunate to work with Melissa.
Naomi Holland
If you want to work with someone warm, grounded, sharp, intuitive all bundled together with impeccable follow up—Melissa Pacheco is it. Her ability to steer the recruitment process, make recommendations, and move quickly with unforeseen changes has made the process of hiring an important stakeholder for our organization, 100 fold easier. Thanks Melissa!
Anthony Bianco
Melissa's my first (and last) call when looking for great people. The agency is uncompromising in regard to the level of talent we recruit because it's far more important to get it right then to just get it done. Melissa get's it right every time.
Ikonya Nginyo
Melissa is one of the most astute, empathetic, and considered recruiters I have met. I had the pleasure of working with Melissa when she represented me as a candidate for a role. Melissa was responsive to my inquiries, and during each stage of the process, she facilitated timely feedback from the hiring company. Melissa provided the appropriate level of context in advance of my interactions with members of the organization, in addition to transparency and clarity. Melissa is incredibly good-spirited and makes what might otherwise be an impersonal experience into one that is engaging, positive, and humanistic. I give Melissa the highest possible recommendation. Any candidate or hiring manager would fortunate to work with Melissa.
Naomi Holland
If you want to work with someone warm, grounded, sharp, intuitive all bundled together with impeccable follow up—Melissa Pacheco is it. Her ability to steer the recruitment process, make recommendations, and move quickly with unforeseen changes has made the process of hiring an important stakeholder for our organization, 100 fold easier. Thanks Melissa!
Anthony Bianco
Melissa's my first (and last) call when looking for great people. The agency is uncompromising in regard to the level of talent we recruit because it's far more important to get it right then to just get it done. Melissa get's it right every time.
Ikonya Nginyo
Melissa is one of the most astute, empathetic, and considered recruiters I have met. I had the pleasure of working with Melissa when she represented me as a candidate for a role. Melissa was responsive to my inquiries, and during each stage of the process, she facilitated timely feedback from the hiring company. Melissa provided the appropriate level of context in advance of my interactions with members of the organization, in addition to transparency and clarity. Melissa is incredibly good-spirited and makes what might otherwise be an impersonal experience into one that is engaging, positive, and humanistic. I give Melissa the highest possible recommendation. Any candidate or hiring manager would fortunate to work with Melissa.
Naomi Holland
If you want to work with someone warm, grounded, sharp, intuitive all bundled together with impeccable follow up—Melissa Pacheco is it. Her ability to steer the recruitment process, make recommendations, and move quickly with unforeseen changes has made the process of hiring an important stakeholder for our organization, 100 fold easier. Thanks Melissa!
Anthony Bianco
Melissa's my first (and last) call when looking for great people. The agency is uncompromising in regard to the level of talent we recruit because it's far more important to get it right then to just get it done. Melissa get's it right every time.
Experience
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Chameleon Collective
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder | Executive Recruiter | eCommerce & Digital Marketing
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Oct 2015 - Present
We grow companies. Our Collective solves challenges across business, brand, product, executive recruiting, and technology. We have developed a flat, flexible, and efficient model that allows us to support our clients by providing top-down leadership that drives change and accelerates growth, subject matter experts that can execute challenging tasks, and the ability to find and help build top tier in-house teams through our network. We believe our approach is the future of work. We… Show more We grow companies. Our Collective solves challenges across business, brand, product, executive recruiting, and technology. We have developed a flat, flexible, and efficient model that allows us to support our clients by providing top-down leadership that drives change and accelerates growth, subject matter experts that can execute challenging tasks, and the ability to find and help build top tier in-house teams through our network. We believe our approach is the future of work. We have reinvented the traditional company by removing traditional hierarchies, unnecessary costs, and a business model that breed inflexibility. Our approach attracts multi-disciplinary leaders and entrepreneurial free thinkers that self-manage and solve meaningful challenges for our clients. The approach that sparked our company will revolutionize yours. Please check out the current opportunities that we are helping our clients to fill: https://chameleoncollective.com/recruiting/career-opportunities/ Show less We grow companies. Our Collective solves challenges across business, brand, product, executive recruiting, and technology. We have developed a flat, flexible, and efficient model that allows us to support our clients by providing top-down leadership that drives change and accelerates growth, subject matter experts that can execute challenging tasks, and the ability to find and help build top tier in-house teams through our network. We believe our approach is the future of work. We… Show more We grow companies. Our Collective solves challenges across business, brand, product, executive recruiting, and technology. We have developed a flat, flexible, and efficient model that allows us to support our clients by providing top-down leadership that drives change and accelerates growth, subject matter experts that can execute challenging tasks, and the ability to find and help build top tier in-house teams through our network. We believe our approach is the future of work. We have reinvented the traditional company by removing traditional hierarchies, unnecessary costs, and a business model that breed inflexibility. Our approach attracts multi-disciplinary leaders and entrepreneurial free thinkers that self-manage and solve meaningful challenges for our clients. The approach that sparked our company will revolutionize yours. Please check out the current opportunities that we are helping our clients to fill: https://chameleoncollective.com/recruiting/career-opportunities/ Show less
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SEED Food and Wine Festival
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sponsorship Manager
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May 2021 - Present
Helping to plan my favorite Plant-Based Event! Seed Food and Wine is not just a festival, we are a movement, a community of ideas and passionate people committed to elevating the conversation around conscious living. From plant-based food and drink to sustainability to fitness, we are having conversations and creating experiences to elevate our lives and planet. Helping to plan my favorite Plant-Based Event! Seed Food and Wine is not just a festival, we are a movement, a community of ideas and passionate people committed to elevating the conversation around conscious living. From plant-based food and drink to sustainability to fitness, we are having conversations and creating experiences to elevate our lives and planet.
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Career Intuitions
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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Founder | Career Astrologer
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Dec 2020 - Present
Career Astrology | Using your intuition and astrology to reach for the stars! Career Astrology | Using your intuition and astrology to reach for the stars!
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SapientNitro
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United States
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Advertising Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Manager for our Mergers & Acquisitions
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
• Sourcing and hiring senior to junior level positions across North America for our Mergers & Acquisitions: the community, (m)PHASIZE and Second Story • Mentoring recruiters and helping them to close candidates • Training new recruiters on how to use Taleo, our applicant tracking system, and Avature, our eCRM • Recruiting talent using extensive network, LinkedIn, Twitter and networking events • Developing content and presenting innovative ways for the team to work smarter for our… Show more • Sourcing and hiring senior to junior level positions across North America for our Mergers & Acquisitions: the community, (m)PHASIZE and Second Story • Mentoring recruiters and helping them to close candidates • Training new recruiters on how to use Taleo, our applicant tracking system, and Avature, our eCRM • Recruiting talent using extensive network, LinkedIn, Twitter and networking events • Developing content and presenting innovative ways for the team to work smarter for our internal TED (Talent Education Discussion) Talks • Partnering with the business, educating them and driving them to the best hiring decisions • Exceeding Q1 goal by 200% over target and a 95% close ratio • Continually pushing for the best candidate experience helping our company to win the Candidate Experience Award (CandE) several years in a row and nominated by team for Extraordinary Candidate Experiences in 2014
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Campus Recruiting Manager for North America
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
• Rebuilt foundation for campus hiring after several years of very limited campus recruitment • Developed and define campus strategy including budget, scope and communication plan • Exceeded company expectations with the quality of the junior talent that we recruited and hired in 2013 • Placed as one of the “Best Places to Work for Recent Grads 2013” (ConnectEDU) • Traveled extensively to ensure that my team was set up for success through in person training and coaching as well as… Show more • Rebuilt foundation for campus hiring after several years of very limited campus recruitment • Developed and define campus strategy including budget, scope and communication plan • Exceeded company expectations with the quality of the junior talent that we recruited and hired in 2013 • Placed as one of the “Best Places to Work for Recent Grads 2013” (ConnectEDU) • Traveled extensively to ensure that my team was set up for success through in person training and coaching as well as support at campus recruiting events • Exceeded hiring target by 131% for 2013 • Mentored team and closed 93% of the candidates that we made offers to for 2013 • Implemented Avature Portal for team and created workflow to streamline the process • Influenced company to create an on-boarding program to help new hires excel
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Sr Recruiter
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
Sr Creative Recruiter / Marketing Recruiter for SapientNitro • Used innovative ways to source, reach out and find best-in-class talent for full life-cycle recruitment for marketing and creative positions for all of North America • Tailored compelling messages on LinkedIn Recruiter with a 75% response rate • Worked on the Executive On-Boarding Team to provide a very high-touch program to ensure their success helping to save the company $15 million overall • Achieved 200% of goal by… Show more Sr Creative Recruiter / Marketing Recruiter for SapientNitro • Used innovative ways to source, reach out and find best-in-class talent for full life-cycle recruitment for marketing and creative positions for all of North America • Tailored compelling messages on LinkedIn Recruiter with a 75% response rate • Worked on the Executive On-Boarding Team to provide a very high-touch program to ensure their success helping to save the company $15 million overall • Achieved 200% of goal by hiring 16 employees in one quarter • Used creative strategies and strong negotiation skills to fill difficult positions that other recruiters couldn’t fill • Awarded Recruiter of the Year in 2007
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Digitas North America
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Recruiter / Marketing Recruiter (contract position)
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Mar 2006 - Nov 2006
Internal Recruiter for the creative & marketing department at Digitas • Recruited top talent for open requisitions for Boston, Chicago, Detroit and New York City offices • Selected by Management Team to work on open positions due to ability to easily understand and fill the role • Utilized extensive network to fill positions quickly and consistently meeting my goals saving time and money Internal Recruiter for the creative & marketing department at Digitas • Recruited top talent for open requisitions for Boston, Chicago, Detroit and New York City offices • Selected by Management Team to work on open positions due to ability to easily understand and fill the role • Utilized extensive network to fill positions quickly and consistently meeting my goals saving time and money
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CM Access
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative and Marketing Recruiter
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Mar 2004 - Mar 2006
CM Access, formerly Wennik&Motta, was founded in 1996 as an agency dedicated to placing creative and marketing professionals in contract, project and full-time positions. Based on extensive marketing and placement experience, CM Access is able to identify, qualify and place marketing and creative professionals whose expertise would best match clients needs. • Referred by the owner as “The Recruiter Extraordinaire” for my ability to find and close candidates • Created a strong… Show more CM Access, formerly Wennik&Motta, was founded in 1996 as an agency dedicated to placing creative and marketing professionals in contract, project and full-time positions. Based on extensive marketing and placement experience, CM Access is able to identify, qualify and place marketing and creative professionals whose expertise would best match clients needs. • Referred by the owner as “The Recruiter Extraordinaire” for my ability to find and close candidates • Created a strong network with over 2,000 people by using social media, networking events, cold-calling, etc. • Filled positions that other agencies couldn’t, making us the vendor of choice Show less CM Access, formerly Wennik&Motta, was founded in 1996 as an agency dedicated to placing creative and marketing professionals in contract, project and full-time positions. Based on extensive marketing and placement experience, CM Access is able to identify, qualify and place marketing and creative professionals whose expertise would best match clients needs. • Referred by the owner as “The Recruiter Extraordinaire” for my ability to find and close candidates • Created a strong… Show more CM Access, formerly Wennik&Motta, was founded in 1996 as an agency dedicated to placing creative and marketing professionals in contract, project and full-time positions. Based on extensive marketing and placement experience, CM Access is able to identify, qualify and place marketing and creative professionals whose expertise would best match clients needs. • Referred by the owner as “The Recruiter Extraordinaire” for my ability to find and close candidates • Created a strong network with over 2,000 people by using social media, networking events, cold-calling, etc. • Filled positions that other agencies couldn’t, making us the vendor of choice Show less
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Spire Solar
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Netherlands
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Account Executive
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Aug 2003 - Feb 2004
Manage the business of two of the top Sales Professionals from client relations to billing. Manage the business of two of the top Sales Professionals from client relations to billing.
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Project Manager
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Sep 2002 - Aug 2003
Worked with Sales, Clients and Operations to fulfill our clients print needs. Worked with Sales, Clients and Operations to fulfill our clients print needs.
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Account Executive
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Sep 1998 - May 2002
Manage the business of two of the top Sales Professionals from client relations to billing. Manage the business of two of the top Sales Professionals from client relations to billing.
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Account Executive
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Jan 1997 - Aug 1998
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Education
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1992 - 1996
Rochester Institute of Technology
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1988 - 1992
Oxford Hills High School
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Debra Silverman's Applied Astrology
Astrology
