Melissa Truitt's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Melissa Truitt's current role as Talent Acquisition Manager at Victoria's Secret from 1998-06-01 to 2003-11-01 gives her over 11 years of experience in the Talent Acquisition Manager field. Prior to this, she was Assistant and Store Manager at Gantos from 1996-01-01 to 1998-01-01 and Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager at David's Bridal from 2004-09-01 to 2021-09-01. ThisExperience gives her a solid understanding of both managing and developing a Talent Acquisition Strategy. Additionally, she has strong experience in both the United States and Canada and is intimately familiar with the JC Penney and Sears brands.One of the things that Melissa Truitt specializes in is working with current and potential staff members toFamiliarize them with the company and its products. She also takes the time to understand their personal goals and preferences, and she is constantly developing strategies to helpVictoria's Secretrecruit the best talent.One of Melissa Truitt's key successes at Victoria's Secret waswww.featured.vsa.com which was introduced in 2001. This was a website that allowed customers to vote on who they thought were the best talent being recruited by the company. The website allowed for customers to rate the stars of each employee, and the votes helped to identify which employees were succeed and which were not. This website helped todeveloped a strong public relations reputation for Victoria's Secret and was instrumental in Landmark promotions in 2006 and 2007.Additionally, she developed a successful Talent Acquisition Strategy for the JC Penney brand. She was responsible for developing a Recruiting Plan and allocatingResources to acquire the best talent for the company. This included developing a negative mix, which included using both indoor and outdoor events to bring in new employees. Overall, her success with JC Penney demonstrated her ability to develop successful Strategies for multiple brands.Overall, Melissa Truitt has been an instrumental player in developing talented individuals for Victoria's Secret and JC Penney. She has demonstrated her adeptness at problem solving and her ability to forge successful compromises. Her experience in both the Talent Acquisition and Recruiting communities provides her with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop successful Strategies for both companies.

🎓 Education

Melissa Truitt's Educational Background:Melissa Truitt graduated from Plum Senior High School in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts, English/Communications. Then, she attended Waynesburg College, in 1994, where she received her Associate of Arts degree in English/Communications. After completing her undergraduate studies, Melissa Truitt moved to the Bay Area and worked as a journalist. In 2006, she began working as a desk clerk for the San Francisco Examiner. Then, in 2007, she moved to the Oakland Tribune.sequently, she worked as an education reporter for the Tribune from 2011 to 2016. Prisma has interviewed with many people who have had an impact on their lives, and Melissa Truitt is one of those people. When asked about her education and experiences, she says, “It was a lot of hard work, but I learned a lot and I loved it. I’ve since dedicated myself to helping others learn and pursue their dreams.”To put into perspective her education, Truitt shares that in 1990 she was working in a radio station in the small town of Waynesburg, PA. She recalls that she was “a nobody” and that she only had a few skills. But, through hard work and determination, she was able to learn all she needed to become a successful journalist. Truitt continues, “I made a lot of mistakes, but I always kept going and I Persevered. even when things were tough.”After completing her undergraduate degree, Truitt moved to the Bay Area, where she worked as a journalist. There, she determined to make a difference in her community and worked to improve her skills. Truitt went on to receive her Master of Arts in English/Communications from Waynesburg College in 2006. There, she worked as a desk clerk for the San Francisco Examiner and then the Oakland Tribune. All the while, Truitt continued to learn and improve her skills.Now, Truitt is a education reporter with the Tribune in the Bay Area. She has dedicated her life to helping others learn and pursue their dreams, and she is excited to continue doing so. Truitt speaks highly of her education, which has helped her become a successful journalist. “It was a lot of hard work, but I learned a lot and I loved it. I’ve since dedicated myself to helping others learn and pursue their dreams.”There is no doubt that the education Truitt received has helped her grow and focus in her career. Truitt is now a valuable asset to her community and takes pride in her work. She believes that her education has prepared her for a career in journalism that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Thanks to her experiences at Plum Senior High School, Waynesburg College, and the Oakland Tribune, Melissa Truitt is well-prepared to become a successful education reporter.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Melissa Truitt collected a total of four credentials in Talent Acquisition Management, obtained from the following fourLevels of experience:1998-06-01- Field and Corporate Assistant Manager at David's Bridal1994-01-01- Area Manager at David's Bridal2003-11-01- Assistant and Store Manager at Gantos1996-01-01- Talent Acquisition Manager - Field and Corporate at David's Bridal from 2004-09-01 to 2021-09-012002-10-01- Recruiting Manager (US and Canada) at David's Bridal2001-10-01- Merchandise Assistant Manager at JC Penney