Melissa Fusco
About Melissa Fusco
Melissa Fusco is a Manager of Talent Acquisition specializing in Technical Recruiting at Rue Gilt Groupe, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations and holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Melissa Fusco serves as the Manager of Talent Acquisition – Technical Recruiting at Rue Gilt Groupe. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing technical recruiting efforts in critical areas such as Data Science, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security. Melissa collaborates closely with business partners and hiring managers to refine the company's recruiting strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Melissa held several positions in recruitment across various organizations. She worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Rue Gilt Groupe for eight months in 2021-2022. Before that, she was a Corporate Recruiter at Boston Consulting Group from 2018 to 2021 and at Bright Horizons from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes roles at Parexel and ALKU Technologies, where she gained significant expertise in recruitment operations and agency recruiting.
Educational Background
Melissa Fusco holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Dance from the University of New Hampshire. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at the Institute of San Joaquín de Flores, where she focused on Spanish Language and Culture.
Innovative Sourcing and Candidate Management
In her recruitment roles, Melissa has developed innovative sourcing and candidate management strategies with a strong emphasis on inclusivity. She focuses on building and improving recruiting processes and tools to enhance hiring capabilities. Melissa also mentors her team, empowering them to develop diverse talent pipelines and drive efficiencies in the recruiting process.
Career Development and Mentorship
Melissa is committed to mentoring and empowering her team in the recruitment field. She emphasizes the importance of developing diverse talent pipelines and driving recruiting efficiencies. Her leadership approach includes working closely with her team to refine strategies and improve overall recruiting processes, contributing to the success of the organizations she has been part of.