Melissa Loyd-Furnas

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Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at Cherokee Federal

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

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.
M&A Talent Integration
At ConocoPhillips, she led the complex M&A integration for over 2, 000 employees, overseeing talent retention and process alignment for acquired companies.

Media Appearances

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Work History

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

Education

BA from The University of Tulsa

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Exp : 29 Location : Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at Cherokee Federal
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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Melissa

Personality Compatibility


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