Kellie Acton
About Kellie Acton
Kellie Acton is the Manager of Recruiting Operations at Expedia Group, with a background in executive and technical recruiting, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Kellie Acton is currently appointed as the Manager of Recruiting Operations at Expedia Group, starting in 2023. Her role involves managing and optimizing the recruitment process to attract top talent to the company. She is based in Arizona, United States. In her managerial capacity, she applies her leadership skills to oversee recruiting activities and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Before taking on her current role, Kellie Acton worked as a Recruiting Program Specialist for the Global Executive Team at Expedia Group from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure based in Seattle, Washington, she was responsible for supporting recruitment initiatives, improving executive-level hiring processes, and collaborating closely with the global recruitment team to meet strategic hiring objectives.
Career at Amazon and Alaska Airlines
Kellie Acton’s career includes a stint at Amazon, where she served as an Executive Recruiting Coordinator from 2020 to 2021. Her role involved coordinating executive recruitment activities within the busy Seattle, Washington office. Prior to that, she worked at Alaska Airlines as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2019 to 2020, where she played a key role in facilitating the hiring process and supporting the talent acquisition team.
Educational Background
Kellie Acton holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Leadership and Conflict Management, achieved from Sullivan University between 2016 and 2018. She also earned an Associate's degree in Event Management and Tourism from Sullivan University from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for leadership, management, and effective communication in various professional settings.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Kellie Acton demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly within the Executive and Technical/Skilled recruiting spaces. This commitment reflects in her approach to recruitment, ensuring that all talent acquisition practices are inclusive and equitable. Her dedication to these principles helps foster a diverse and dynamic workforce.