Michelle Ekwoge
About Michelle Ekwoge
Michelle Ekwoge is a recruiting professional currently working at OpenSea since 2022. She has held various roles in recruitment and human resources at companies such as Eaze, Thumbtack, and Porsche Cars North America, emphasizing the importance of aligning candidate character with company values.
Current Role at OpenSea
Michelle Ekwoge has been working at OpenSea in the Recruiting department since 2022. She is based in San Francisco, California, where she focuses on identifying and attracting talent to support the company's growth in the rapidly evolving NFT marketplace. Her role involves implementing recruitment strategies that align with OpenSea's mission and values.
Previous Experience at Eaze
Michelle Ekwoge held two positions at Eaze. She served as a People Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019, where she managed various HR functions. Subsequently, she worked as a Senior Recruiter for seven months in 2019. In these roles, she contributed to the development of recruitment processes and employee engagement initiatives.
Educational Background in Marketing
Michelle Ekwoge studied Marketing at Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she attended the University of West Georgia, where she also pursued a degree in Marketing from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background has equipped her with skills applicable to her recruitment career.
Recruitment Philosophy and Approach
Michelle Ekwoge emphasizes the importance of genuine care for candidates over purely technical skills in recruitment. She empowers her recruitment team to focus on both skillset and character alignment during the hiring process. Additionally, she advocates for aligning candidate character with company values, ensuring a cohesive workplace culture.
Diverse Work History
Michelle Ekwoge has a diverse work history in recruitment and human resources. Her previous roles include positions at Porsche Cars North America as a Technical Training Coordinator, Community First Development as a Human Resources Specialist, and Rentlytics as a Recruiter and People Operations Manager. She also worked at Thumbtack as Head of Business Recruiting and Manager, showcasing her extensive experience in the field.