Yessenia (Jessie) Melendez
About Yessenia (Jessie) Melendez
Yessenia (Jessie) Melendez is an Executive Engagement Administrator currently working at Spencer Stuart in Miami, Florida. She has extensive experience in administrative and human resources roles, having previously held positions at companies such as thyssenkrupp Elevator and Ryder System, Inc.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Yessenia Melendez serves as the Executive Engagement Administrator at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating executive-level engagements and managing communication strategies within the organization. Her experience in administrative support and executive engagement contributes to the effectiveness of the firm's operations in Miami, Florida.
Previous Experience at thyssenkrupp Elevator
Prior to her current role, Yessenia Melendez worked at thyssenkrupp Elevator. She served as an Executive Assistant from 2019 to 2020, where she supported senior executives in Miami, Florida. Following this position, she transitioned to the role of Region Office Manager from 2020 to 2021, overseeing office operations for eight months. Her tenure at thyssenkrupp Elevator provided her with significant experience in executive support and office management.
Career at Ryder System, Inc.
Yessenia Melendez spent eight years at Ryder System, Inc., where she held various roles. She began as an Executive Compensation & Relocation Specialist for one month in 2010, before taking on the role of HR Analyst, which she held from 2010 to 2018. Her work at Ryder System, Inc. involved analyzing human resources data and supporting compensation strategies, contributing to the company's HR functions.
Background in Executive Assistance
Yessenia Melendez has a strong background in executive assistance, having worked in this capacity for several organizations. She was an Executive Assistant to the Corporate Director at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and served as an Executive Assistant to the VP of Operations Training at Burger King Corporation from 2004 to 2005. These roles provided her with foundational skills in administrative support and executive communication.
Education and Human Resources Management
Yessenia Melendez studied at Florida International University, where she focused on Human Resources Management. She achieved the HRMC designation, which reflects her commitment to the field of human resources. Her educational background supports her professional roles in HR analysis and executive engagement.