Melissa Sparhawk
About Melissa Sparhawk
Melissa Sparhawk is the Director of HR Strategic Programs at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in process improvement, leadership, and analytical skills.
Current Position at Expedia Group
Melissa Sparhawk currently serves as the Director of HR Strategic Programs at Expedia Group. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, Melissa is responsible for overseeing HR strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency and support the company's overall human resources objectives. Her expertise in process improvement, customer satisfaction, and cost reduction is leveraged to ensure the successful implementation of HR programs that align with Expedia Group's business goals.
Previous Roles at Expedia Group
Before her current role, Melissa Sparhawk held various positions at Expedia Group. From 2017 to 2021, she was the Senior Manager of HR Shared Services in Bellevue, Washington, where she managed HR operations and services. Prior to that, she served as the Continuous Improvement Manager from 2015 to 2017, focusing on enhancing HR processes and systems. Throughout her tenure, Melissa demonstrated strong leadership and analytical skills, contributing significantly to the company's operational success.
Career at Univar and Weyerhaeuser
Melissa Sparhawk's career includes several impactful roles at Univar and Weyerhaeuser. From 2011 to 2015, she worked at Univar as a Black Belt Project Manager, leading process improvement projects in Redmond. Prior to that, she was a Senior Auditor at Univar from 2008 to 2011. Before joining Univar, Melissa served as a Senior Auditor at Weyerhaeuser from 2004 to 2008. In these roles, she developed her expertise in auditing and process improvement, laying the foundation for her future leadership roles.
Educational Background
Melissa Sparhawk holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Washington State University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her education in accounting provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and analytical skills, which she has effectively applied throughout her career in various auditing, managerial, and strategic HR roles.
Skills and Expertise
Melissa Sparhawk possesses a strong background in process improvement, with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing costs. Her excellent analytical skills enable her to establish facts and present compelling narratives to drive change. Additionally, Melissa demonstrates proven leadership and influencing skills, achieving goals through teamwork and collaboration across all organizational levels. Her ability to lead and manage strategic programs has been paramount in her roles, particularly in HR and process improvement initiatives.