Meilene T.
About Meilene T.
Meilene T. serves as the Director of People at Karat, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources and people operations, she has worked in various roles across multiple organizations in the Greater Seattle Area.
Work at Karat
Meilene T. has been serving as the Director of People at Karat since 2022. In this role, she oversees various aspects of human resources and talent management, contributing to the company's growth and employee engagement initiatives. Prior to her current position, she worked at Karat as the Senior Manager of People & Talent for 10 months in 2021, where she focused on enhancing recruitment strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Before joining Karat, Meilene T. held several roles in people operations and recruitment. She worked as a Consultant in People Operations at Ada Developers Academy from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as the Manager of People Operations at Boundless Immigration from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes a position as Head of Recruiting & Talent at TraceMe from 2017 to 2018, and as a Recruiting Manager at Avvo from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Meilene T. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington, where she studied English Language and Literature as well as Korean Language from 2005 to 2010. She also studied Korean Language at Yonsei University in 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and cultural understanding, which are essential in her roles within human resources.
Career Background
Meilene T. has a diverse background in human resources and recruitment, with experience across various organizations. She began her career as an HR Generalist/Recruiter at Nuance Communications in 2013. Over the years, she has held positions at companies such as Lighthouse eDiscovery, Metropolitan Mortgage Group, and Avvo, where she developed her skills in talent acquisition and employee relations.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout her career, Meilene T. has made significant contributions to recruitment and talent management. Her role as a Recruiting Manager at Avvo and her leadership at TraceMe highlight her ability to attract and retain talent. Her strategic approach to people operations has been instrumental in shaping the workforce at the organizations she has worked with.