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Melissa Horton

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Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition and People Operations at The Headfirst Companies
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Melissa is a talent acquisition and people operations specialist with over 10 years of experience leading youth sports and summer camp programs. A graduate of Rutgers University, she excels at designing and scaling high-impact programs, managing large teams, and improving hiring processes, having boosted outcomes by 150% in a previous role.

Her background as a fitness professional, personal trainer, and swim development coach highlights a deep-seated passion for athletics and wellness. She is committed to fostering positive, inclusive environments that support growth and engagement for young athletes and staff alike, building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

She is a certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition and People Operations
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Youth Development
Has over a decade of experience designing and managing high-impact sports and camp programs that empower young athletes.
Talent Acquisition
Leads full-cycle recruiting for large-scale seasonal staff, having increased hiring outcomes by 150% through process improvements and automation.
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Career

Work history

4-2024 - 10-2025
Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition and People Operations
The Headfirst Companies
11-2021 - 5-2024
Talent Associate Programs, Headfirst Summer Camps
The Headfirst Companies
1-2020 - 11-2021
Sports Director & Lead Swim Development Coach
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center
2-2017 - 1-2020
Fitness Professional
Johnson & Johnson
1-2016 - 2-2017
Personal Trainer
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Rutgers University
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