Kirsten Vessell
About Kirsten Vessell
Kirsten Vessell serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Metalenz, where she focuses on developing employer branding and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. She has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having previously held various roles at Meta and SevOne.
Current Role at Metalenz
Kirsten Vessell serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Metalenz, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and marketing a strong employer brand to position Metalenz as an employer of choice. Additionally, she drives the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and its tactical implementation related to talent acquisition. Vessell also educates hiring managers on processes, systems, and legal updates within the talent acquisition field.
Previous Experience at Meta
Prior to her current role, Kirsten Vessell worked at Meta from 2016 to 2023 in various recruiting positions. She began as a Marketing Communications Coordinator and transitioned to roles such as Recruiting Programs and Operations Coordinator, PhD Recruiter, and Recruiting Manager for Meta Reality Labs. Her tenure at Meta spanned seven years, during which she contributed to recruiting efforts and program management in the tech industry.
Education and Academic Background
Kirsten Vessell attended the University of Delaware, where she earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Affairs and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Business, both completed between 2011 and 2015. Prior to her university education, she graduated from Marin Catholic College Preparatory High School, receiving her high school diploma in 2011.
Early Career at SevOne
Kirsten Vessell began her professional career at SevOne, where she worked as a Marketing Intern from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Marketing Communications Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. During her time at SevOne, she gained valuable experience in marketing communications and contributed to the company's branding efforts while based in Boston, MA.
Recruiting Strategy and External Relations
In her roles throughout her career, Kirsten Vessell has established relationships with external recruiting resources, including LinkedIn, professional associations, and universities. This focus on building connections has been integral to her approach in talent acquisition, allowing her to enhance recruiting strategies and broaden the talent pool for the organizations she has worked with.