Melissa White
About Melissa White
Melissa White serves as the VP of People & Talent at Inkling, where she has implemented strategies that significantly improved employee engagement and hiring efficiency. With a background in human resources and fitness management, she has held various roles in the industry, contributing to workforce development and diversity initiatives.
Work at Inkling
Melissa White has served as the Vice President of People & Talent at Inkling since 2022. In her role, she developed a comprehensive employee engagement program that led to a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores. Additionally, she implemented a new talent acquisition strategy that reduced hiring time by 30%. Melissa also led a cross-functional team to integrate a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS), which improved operational efficiency within the HR department.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Melissa White held several roles in human resources. She worked as a Senior Human Resources Recruiter at The Knowland Group from 2011 to 2014 in Washington, DC. Following that, she served as the Director of Human Resources at Salsa Labs, Inc. from 2014 to 2022 in Bethesda, MD. Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Manager at Snap Fitness 24/7 from 2007 to 2009 in Newark, Delaware.
Education and Expertise
Melissa White holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fitness Management from the University of Delaware. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Human Resource Management from Wilmington University. Her academic background supports her expertise in employee engagement, talent acquisition, and human resources management.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Melissa has actively conducted workshops on diversity and inclusion at industry conferences. She shares best practices drawn from her extensive experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. Additionally, she mentors emerging human resources professionals through a local nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, contributing to the development of future leaders in the field.