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Melissa Loyd-Furnas

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Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at Cherokee Federal
📍 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States

Melissa is a talent acquisition leader specializing in total talent recruitment and global contingent workforce programs. With a background from The University of Tulsa, she has deep expertise in human capital strategy, M&A integration, and process optimization, previously holding a Director-level position at ConocoPhillips.

Colleagues describe her as a resilient motivator and an active listener with a passion for teamwork and development. She has demonstrated a commitment to community involvement, having previously served on several local boards of directors, showcasing her dedication to making a positive impact outside of her professional role.

She is an award-winning professional, recognized as a "Contingent Workforce Program Game Changer" for her innovative contributions to the field.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Middle
Location
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
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Total Talent Strategy
Her experience is centered around driving strategic, fit-for-purpose total talent recruitment initiatives, combining permanent and contingent workforce planning.
Contingent Workforce
She specializes in internally managed contingent workforce programs and was recognized as a "Game Changer" for her innovative work in this specific area.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Acquisition
Cherokee Federal
8-2018 - 6-2025
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
ConocoPhillips
8-2015 - 10-2018
Lead, Geoscience University Recruiting
ConocoPhillips
3-2013 - 8-2015
Supervisor, Talent Planning & Acquisition
ConocoPhillips
12-2009 - 8-2013
Sr. Recruiter
ConocoPhillips
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The University of Tulsa
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