Melissa Braaten

Recruiting, staffing, and operations professional with 8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, business development, client relationship management, onboarding, and workforce coordination. Proven success sourcing top talent, developing new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and delivering exceptional service to candidates and hiring managers. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining a positive candidate and client experience.

Co-Owner / Operations Manager - SALTY BEAVER - Longview, WA

(2024-02)

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and employee training.
• Develop community partnerships and marketing initiatives to attract new customers and increase business.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train employees.
• Manage vendor relationships, purchasing, and operational processes.

Senior Recruiter - VOCA LLC - Remote

(2021-09 - 2024-02)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for healthcare professionals nationwide.
• Sourced, screened, interviewed, and placed highly qualified candidates.
• Built and maintained talent pipelines using job boards, referrals, networking, and social media.
• Coordinated interviews, negotiated contracts, compensation, and employment terms.
• Maintained accurate ATS documentation and recruitment metrics.
• Partnered with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and meet hiring goals.

Recruiter - TERRA STAFFING GROUP - Vancouver, WA

(2015-08 - 2021-09)

• Generated new business by identifying prospective clients, making outbound sales calls, and building long-term business relationships.
• Recruited, screened, interviewed, and placed candidates across manufacturing, industrial, clerical, and professional positions.
• Coordinated interviews, onboarding, background checks, I-9 verification, and E-Verify.
• Managed payroll and assignments for 75–100 employees while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with clients to understand workforce needs and deliver customized staffing solutions.

Certified Medical Assistant - PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - Longview, WA

(2014-08 - 2015-08)

• Coordinated patient care while maintaining accurate documentation and providing outstanding customer service.