Natalie Ford
About Natalie Ford
Natalie Ford is the Manager of Talent Acquisition at Apeel, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in sociology and education from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has previously worked in various recruitment and project coordination roles.
Work at Apeel
Natalie Ford has been with Apeel since 2018, initially serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for three years. She advanced to the role of Senior Recruiter in 2021, where she contributed to the recruitment process for one year. In 2022, she was promoted to Manager of Talent Acquisition, a position she has held for two years. In her current role, she oversees talent acquisition strategies and manages recruitment efforts to support the company's growth.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Ford earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology and Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources. This academic experience informs her approach to recruitment and employee engagement within her current role.
Professional Background
Before joining Apeel, Natalie Ford worked at AppleOne Employment Services as an Account Executive from 2017 to 2018 and as a Staffing Consultant from 2013 to 2017. She also served as an Adjunct Project Coordinator at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute for six months in 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Service Representative at PlanMember Financial Corporation in 2013. Her diverse professional experiences contribute to her skills in talent acquisition and project coordination.
Career Progression
Natalie Ford's career in talent acquisition began at Apeel, where she developed her skills as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2018 to 2021. She then progressed to the role of Senior Recruiter for one year before becoming the Manager of Talent Acquisition in 2022. Her career trajectory demonstrates her commitment to the field and her ability to advance within the organization.