Lissa Bricker, MBA
About Lissa Bricker, MBA
Lissa Bricker, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at DataBank in Dallas, Texas, where she focuses on diversity and inclusion initiatives. With a background in project management and talent acquisition, she has extensive experience in developing impactful programs and strategies to attract top talent.
Work at DataBank
Lissa Bricker serves as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at DataBank, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Dallas, Texas, she focuses on enhancing the corporate brand and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her role involves leveraging her technical skills in Salesforce, Workday, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite to streamline recruitment processes. Bricker is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization, particularly for minorities, women, and veterans. She also emphasizes the importance of creative Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and programs to support these initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Lissa Bricker holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University College of Business, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, studying there from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Project Management from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 1986 to 1988. Her educational background supports her expertise in workforce planning strategies and talent acquisition.
Background
Before joining DataBank, Lissa Bricker held various roles in talent acquisition and project management. She worked at Zayo Group as the Director of Talent Acquisition from 2016 to 2021, where she developed talent acquisition programs in collaboration with community organizations and educational institutions. Prior to that, she was employed at Level 3 Communications in multiple capacities, including Project Manager in the PMO and Professional Services, and Program Manager in Business Operations, from 2012 to 2016. Her diverse background in project management and talent acquisition has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of organizational needs.
Achievements
Lissa Bricker is recognized for her commitment to building impactful internship and mentorship programs, which enhance talent development within organizations. She has a proven track record of creating strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, universities, colleges, and high schools to facilitate talent acquisition. Bricker is also known for her articulate speaking and presentation skills, serving as an ambassador for various organizations and executing conferences, events, and training sessions. Her dedication to community engagement and philanthropy further underscores her professional contributions.