Experience

Nexus Search Partners

• United States
• Executive Search Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner, Head of Research

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States As a dedicated group of industry veterans, we built Nexus Search Partners to be more than just another executive search firm. At Nexus, it’s our mission to connect clients with executive leaders who can help accelerate their company’s growth. We believe that by leveraging our vast network of diverse leaders with intentional focus we can introduce key talent to organizations. Through in-depth research and personalized recommendations, we eliminate cookie-cutter playbooks with the same… Show more As a dedicated group of industry veterans, we built Nexus Search Partners to be more than just another executive search firm. At Nexus, it’s our mission to connect clients with executive leaders who can help accelerate their company’s growth. We believe that by leveraging our vast network of diverse leaders with intentional focus we can introduce key talent to organizations. Through in-depth research and personalized recommendations, we eliminate cookie-cutter playbooks with the same candidate list and unnecessary procedures. This new approach to executive recruiting is rooted in diversity and inclusion, and helps clients like you to build ideal leadership teams. Show less



Melissa Richeson, LLC

• Independent Growth Strategy and Customer Experience Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Advising companies in the growth and scale phase: - P&L management - Product and marketing management - Process improvement - Customer experience - Strategic relationships



Postmates Inc.

• Software Development

• Growth Strategy

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  Charlotte, North Carolina Responsible for revenue growth and customer experience in 19 markets: - Led a team of market owners who planned and executed growth tactics - Drove order volume through scalable marketing programs - Designed a customer experience based on unique market attributes - Ensured balanced supply and demand - Identified strategic partnerships for growth opportunities

• Senior City Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

  Charlotte, North Carolina Responsible for overall strategy, marketing, and operations for 4 markets across the country



Ally

• Canada
• Software Development

• Wealth Management Acquisition and Integration

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Acquisition and integration of TradeKing's brokerage and wealth management products and services into the consumer banking team and value proposition

• Analytics and IT Integration Director

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Charlotte, NC Managed the bank's relationship with its largest technology provider. Created and managed scalable processes to help the business and technology sides of the business work together more effectively.

• Finance Director - Deposits and Marketing

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Led team responsible for P&L management of the bank's Deposits line of business

• Consumer Savings Product Management

  • Feb 2010 - Jan 2013

  Product management and development of consumer savings accounts, money market accounts, and CD products

• Strategy and Business Development

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

  Development and implementation of products and site content for Canadian Deposits business



Navigant

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant/Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2009

  Management consulting and forensic investigations