Melissa Dabkowski

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DISC Type : Id

Talent Acquisition Director: Decision Advantage Solutions | National Security at Leidos

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Melissa is a results-oriented Director of Talent Acquisition at Leidos, specializing in the government contracting and national security sectors. She focuses on strategic hiring, workforce planning, and diversity initiatives. Colleagues describe her as organized and professional, with a strong work ethic.

She appears deeply passionate about her companys culture and team, frequently celebrating company initiatives and expressing appreciation for her colleagues. Her posts suggest a strong sense of pride and engagement with her professional community at Leidos.

Unique fact: Early in her career, she was a Global Recruiter focused on sourcing top talent in the Renewable Energy sector across the US and Europe for BP Solar.

Personality Overview

Trusting

Self-Assured

Pragmatic

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They like to keep things under control. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Recruiting
Her focus is on implementing strategic initiatives that drive quality hires, improve time-to-fill positions, and increase candidate conversion rates.
Diversity & Inclusion
She lists D&I as a key part of her people strategy, with a focus on implementing sourcing strategies to attract top talent and increase diversity.
TeamLeidos Culture
Her social media activity shows strong company pride, celebrating her team's accomplishments and company-sponsored events, such as support for Olympic athletes.

Media Appearances

Melissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Talent Acquisition Director: Decision Advantage Solutions | National Security at Leidos
9-2022
Director, Talent Acquisition at Leidos
7-2018 - 1-2023
Manager, Talent Acquisition at Leidos
11-2011 - 9-2013
Senior Recruiter at SAIC
11-2011
Global Recruiter at BP Solar

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Science Degree from Slippery Rock University

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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions
  • Use words like ‘partner’, ‘together’, ‘impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Melissa

Personality Compatibility


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