Chelsea Van Lente
About Chelsea Van Lente
Chelsea Van Lente is a Senior Business Recruiter at Carta, with extensive experience in recruitment and sales roles at Zendesk. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University and has worked in various capacities within the recruitment field since 2012.
Current Role at Carta
Chelsea Van Lente serves as a Senior Business Recruiter - GTM at Carta. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Greater Los Angeles, California. In her role, she focuses on recruiting talent for go-to-market positions, leveraging her extensive experience in recruitment and business development.
Previous Experience at Carta
Prior to her current role, Chelsea worked at Carta as a Business Recruiter - GTM for 11 months in 2021. During this time, she contributed to the recruitment efforts within the company, enhancing the talent acquisition process for go-to-market teams.
Career at Zendesk
Chelsea Van Lente has a significant history with Zendesk, where she held multiple positions from 2014 to 2021. She began as a Sales Development Representative-Inbound, then transitioned to various recruiting roles, including Recruiting Coordinator, Associate Recruiter, and ultimately Recruiter. Her tenure at Zendesk spanned over six years, during which she developed expertise in sales and recruitment.
Education and Academic Background
Chelsea studied at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. This educational background provided her with a foundational understanding of diverse subjects, which supports her work in recruitment and business development.
Early Career at Academy of Art University
Before joining Zendesk, Chelsea worked at the Academy of Art University as an Undergraduate Admissions Representative from 2012 to 2014. In this role, she was responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process, which helped her develop skills in communication and client relations.