Melissa Riley

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DISC Type : ci

Recruiter at North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Overview

Melissa is a seasoned HR professional and recruiter for the State of North Carolina, currently with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. She holds a Masters from UMass Boston and is certified in modern hiring practices. Her background includes roles in health and human services, utilizing various HR systems.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Skills-First Hiring
Recently completed certifications in "Skills-First Talent Acquisition" and "Skills-First Recruiting with a DEI Mindset", demonstrating a commitment to modern, equitable hiring.
Public Sector HR
Has built a career focused on recruitment and HR for various North Carolina state departments, including Natural Resources and Health and Human Services.
Positive Work Culture
Her public posts express enthusiasm for working with "phenomenal" teams and in an "amazing place to work, " highlighting her value for a supportive environment.

Media Appearances

Melissa has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Recruiter at North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
11-2022
Human Resources Specialist at NORTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES INC
10-2023 - 5-2024
HR Recruiter at NC Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary
6-2021 - 11-2022
Recruiter/Interviewer at L&E Research
1-2017 - 9-2021
Administrative Assistant at Moonlight Stage Company

Education

1995 - 1997
Master of Arts (M.A.) from UMass Boston
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Eckerd College

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Melissa

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