Melissa Grabiner

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

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Please send me a message here or reach me at melissa@grabiner.us

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Top 1% Job Seeker Coach & Advisor - over 500 Job Seekers Coached!

Whether you're struggling to get interviews, making a pivot, or trying to bounce back after a layoff, I offer straightforward help that actually get results. 

My offerings and how I will help you win: 

🔸 Resume rewrites that showcase your true value
🔸 LinkedIn profile makeovers to attract recruiters
🔸 Interview coaching & salary negotiation tips
🔸 Personalized job search strategy & mentorship
🔸 Networking support to help you open real doors

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲:

I am an Entrepreneur, Content Creator and HR and Talent Acquisition professional with over 2 decades of experience. On LinkedIn, I am considered one of the biggest thought leaders having over 472,000 followers. 

I am Ranked #2 Female LinkedIn Creator Worldwide and Ranked #1 HR LinkedIn Creator in the USA.

In the past year, my posts have amassed 2.1 million engagements and over 194 million impressions. I have been a guest on over 60 podcasts and host various LinkedIn Live Events.

I have been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Market Watch, Fast Company, Indeed Business and was featured three times on the Times Square Billboard in New York City.

Additionally, I am also a multiple award-winning Global Senior Leader with blended HR and Talent Acquisition multi-industry experience. 

• Created and built a strategic Talent Acquisition Function from inception for one of the largest companies in the world.

• Eighteen years' experience managing over 35 direct reports with zero attrition.

• During my career oversaw all hiring activity for over 25,000 employees.

• Expert in building and executing full talent solutions and strategies for both large and small organizations. 

• Skilled at full life cycle recruiting for various roles across numerous levels and functions.

Senior Talent Acquisition Leader

Speaking from my own experience.....

I'm happy to announce that NO company, title or paycheck is worth your peace or health.

Choosing your well-being first is always the smartest career move you can make.

Let’s be real: job hunting can really mess with your head.

The waiting, the rejections, the ghosting, the self-doubt.

Here are 8 ways to build your confidence during the search:

1. Reframe Rejection 
↳ Every “no” is one step closer to your “yes.”

2. Track the Wins – 
↳ Keep a “confidence file” with wins.

3. Update Your Resume Like a Highlight Reel 
↳ Own your impact, not just your job titles.

4. Celebrate Small Steps 
↳ Applied to three roles today? That counts.

5. Reconnect with Your Network 
↳ Don’t isolate, reach out. Most people truly want to help.
 
6. Keep Learning 
↳ Take a course, read a book, attend a webinar. 

7. Speak Kindly to Yourself 
↳ Replace “I’m not good enough” with “I’m still becoming.” 

8. Protect Your Energy
↳ Rest isn’t quitting. It’s recharging so you can come back stronger.
 
Job seekers, sending love and light. 💘

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I was laid off twice in five years.

And each felt like a punch to the stomach.

I made a decision that I was done letting a CEO decide my fate.

I started two small businesses, and I only wish I had done it sooner.

Here’s what I’ve learned along the way: 

💡 A layoff doesn’t define you. It often redirects you.

💡 You have more skills than any one job can contain.

💡 Reinvention isn’t starting over. It’s starting smarter.

💡 The best career move you can make is betting on yourself.

💡 Your network is your lifeline, invest in it before you need it.

💡 The things that feel like endings are often just your wake-up calls.

💡 Security doesn’t come from a paycheck, it comes from adaptability.

💡 Confidence grows when you take action, not when you wait for permission.

My layoffs didn’t end my career.

They gave me the power to redesign it, and I've never been happier. 🧡

"I'd give anything to have a job right now."

As a resume writer, I hear this from all of my clients. 

Job seekers are burnt out from:

💡 Being ghosted
💡 Long interview processes
💡 Getting rejected without feedback
💡 Job postings that disappear overnight
💡 Roles that turn out to pay far less than advertised
💡 Endless assessments and take-home projects with no follow-up
💡 Employers who want “10 years of experience” for an entry-level role
💡 Interviewing multiple times to be told they went “in another direction”

Job seekers are not asking for the world.

They are asking for fair hiring practices, to be treated with dignity and respect and to be given a chance.

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I'm not going to lie.
 
Being a mom who’s always worked outside the home has been HARD.
 
Trying to balance a career and motherhood was challenging even on the best of days. 
 
But somewhere along the way my sons were watching.
 
They’ve grown into kind, thoughtful and hardworking young men.
 
And as a mom, truly, what more could I possibly ask for?
 
To every working parent:
 
You may not always feel like you're getting it right.
 
But your presence, your effort and your love all add up.
 
One day, your child(ren) will look back and realize you were their greatest example. 💓

I hope this is your week.

❤️ To get the interview
❤️ To hear a response
❤️ To be given a chance 
❤️ To receive the job offer
❤️ To finally feel seen for the value you bring
❤️ To have something go right after so much waiting

If not, know that nothing last forever.

I was laid off twice in five years, and looking back, both layoffs ended up being the best thing that could have happened.

Because they pushed me into chapters I never would’ve stepped into on my own.

You might not see it yet, but something better can come from this moment too.

And if you know someone who’s struggling in silence, reach out. 

A message, a lead, a recommendation, or a little encouragement can change everything for someone else 💗 

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I've been laid off twice in the last five years.

Both reshaped me and only one made me feel human.

The first time:
↳ The conversation was transparent, and human.
↳ My manager cried when she and HR delivered the news.
↳ I was told face-to-face with respect, empathy and compassion.
↳ My manager gave me a glowing reference and we're still close today.

The second time:
↳ My manager couldn't even make eye contact.
↳ There was no humanity in the process. Absolutely none.
↳ I found out through a cold calendar invite with no explanation.

Here’s the truth: 

Layoffs happen. 

But humanity, respect and compassion should never be the parts that gets cut.

Liberty Academy Trust

Collaborating with the school SLT to ensure the smooth and effective operation of provision, including the safety and wellbeing of pupils and the delivery of the curriculum through proper staffing allocation and organization. Partnering with the Principal and SLT to oversee the daily functions of finance, HR, admin and facilities management within the provision. Developing and implementing policies and procedures. Coordinating with colleagues to manage timetables, rotas, and staff cover, ensuring the provision of appropriate educational, care, and transdisciplinary support. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. Supporting and implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures consistently. Providing high-quality support to assist pupils in achieving their maximum potential. Ensuring the provision of top-tier education and care, fostering a supportive atmosphere for each pupil. Ensuring the consistent implementation of activities and programmes in alignment with each pupil’s individual plans. Monitoring the curriculum and contributions of educational staff and the transdisciplinary team, fostering a unified school ethos. Building and maintaining relationships with parents, carers, and professionals. Participating in the Trust Curriculum Network and/or Assessment and Data Network Group, contributing to the development of policy, practice, and effective pedagogy across schools. Supporting the school vision and current objectives outlined in the SDP. Contributing to the broader life of the school and its extra-curricular activities, including the school's responsibility for safeguarding pupils. Complying with all Trust and Academy policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, H&S, and HR policies. Promoting equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy. Maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct, and courteous relations with students, parents, and colleagues.

Head of TVS Hill Brow

Forest Bridge School

I am friendly and dedicated Continuous Provision Lead in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). My role is to ensure a vibrant and stimulating learning environment that nurtures the curiosity and development of our young learners.

As a Continuous Provision Lead, I bring a wealth of creativity and innovation to the table. I am passionate about designing and maintaining engaging learning areas that promote independent exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. With a keen understanding of the EYFS framework, I strive to create a balanced and inclusive curriculum that meets the unique needs of each child.

I love collaborating with fellow educators, parents, and caregivers to ensure a seamless learning experience for our little ones. By implementing play-based activities, I encourage children to explore and discover the world around them through hands-on experiences. I carefully observe their interests and abilities to tailor the learning environment, resources, and activities accordingly.

My goal is to create a safe, secure, and nurturing space where children feel excited to learn and develop essential skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning. I also actively engage with parents, providing them with regular updates on their child's progress and offering guidance on extending learning experiences

Continuous Provision Lead

Create and distribute educational materials on mental health.
Develop a wellbeing strategy or utilise wellbeing initiatives to encourage employees to take care of their mental health.
Speak about mental health at school events or during staff meetings.
Provide one-on-one support to employees who are struggling with mental health issues and ensure they understand their rights and any adjustments they are entitled to.

Mental Health Champions

Oversee the school’s aims, values and ethos 
Promote high standards of educational attainment 
Set targets for pupil achievement 
Ensure compliance with the School Curriculum
Take general responsibility for the conduct of the school 
Manage the school’s budget, including deciding how many staff will 
work there and their pay 
Participate in the appointment of the leadership group 
Regulate school conduct and discipline.

Staff Governor

Contribute to the school’s SMSC policy, vision and development plan.
Make an annual review and assess the SMSC provision against pre-defined indicators. 
Implement systems to monitor and keep track of SMSC across the whole school.
Carry out an initial audit to identify current SMSC strengths and weaknesses.
Deliver (or organize the delivery of) SMSC related training/CPD sessions and training.
Identify advocates or champions who will accelerate SMSC development.
Run whole-school assemblies to highlight the importance of SMSC.
Help staff identify existing activities within their lessons which deliver SMSC values.
Encourage staff to integrate SMSC into their own lesson plans and approaches.
Manage any budget which might be allocated to SMSC and report on its spending.
Involve the SMT and school governors in regular reviews of activity.
Identify and attend conferences and seminars relating to SMSC.
Organize school trips, excursions which incorporate SMSC development
Arrange external visitors whose activities contribute to SMSC development
Purchase, organize and disseminate SMSC resources to teaching staff.
Work with organizations or individuals in the community who can help deliver SMSC.
Liaise with coordinators from other schools to collaborate and share best practice.
Develop cross-curricular projects which incorporate SMSC values.
Write extracts for the school’s newsletter, blog or website which feature SMSC.
Engage with parents and carers through questionnaires, surveys or discussion.
Provide staff, parents and pupils with a mechanism for feedback or suggestions.

SMSC Lead and Staff Voice

Teach in classes across the school, demonstrating excellence in professional classroom practice
Assist the SLT in monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning including assessment, recording, and reporting pupils’ attainment to all statutory bodies
Effectively lead the areas of responsibility developing policy and practice and ensuring effective self-evaluation
Supporting the strategic leadership of the school, contributing to strategic decisions taken by the SLT
Effectively delegate responsibilities to others in the school team, to ensure the successful operations of the areas of responsibility 
Lead by example, be highly driven, motivated and motivate other staff
Support with the development of the school’s improvement plan and help devise strategies for development
Ensure the accurate monitoring of teaching and learning standards within the school
Maintain up-to-date records of teacher standards, CPD undertaken by staff and the impact of training and support programmes on teacher and student performance  
Oversee and support with the training and development needs and requirements of all staff promote career development and opportunities for career progression
Ensure that teachers and other staff have high expectations of what students can achieve
Ensure that teacher subject knowledge is secure and is updated in line with new curriculum requirements  
Ensure that assessment information is used to plan appropriate teaching and learning strategies that enable all students to make good progress and achieve well
Working with subject leaders to monitor, review and plan the most effective provision to support pupil progress in light of progress data
Ensure effective assessment structures are in place across all departments that are clearly mapped into the school’s recording and reporting systems
Work with subject leaders to ensure effective structures are in place to provide reliable and robust assessment data

EYFS & KS1 Cohort Lead

Prior's Court Foundation

Member of The Prior's Court Research Programme that was set up in 2019 with the aim of working with partners on research projects which have the potential to further inform our practice and thereby further improve the outcomes for young people at Prior's Court.

Research Board

1) Developing a full Learning Programme for the School divided into seven areas of learning.
2) Creating and delivering engaging teaching sessions, encouraging pupils learning progression and development
(age 10-17).
3) Managing staff within my area, dealing with staffing issues, especially during Covid-19 situation.
4) Working closely with all the teams, therapists, teachers, nurses, safeguards and home managers to make sure
all the areas of learning, needs and Young people welfare are covered.
5) Mentoring new starters and making sure they have a smooth transition into the organisation
6) Organising performance reviews every term and 1:1 meeting every other week with teachers and support workers.
7) Working with parents and staff to improve student behavioural and learning issues with proactive
approaches.
8) Working together with local authorities and families to get the best outcomes for our Young people
9) Attending conferences about the new OFSTED system and applying it within the school learning programme
10) Analysing data and sharing with my team to find the possible gaps of learning and re-assess the students when
its applicable
11) Facilitating the Young people’s review were all the key staff come together and share all the YPS progress
12) Running Drama sessions once a week

Special Education Teacher

1)	Teach literacy, social science, numeracy, creative expression as well as physical education skills to all primary school students.
2)	Develop students’ abilities, interests and coordinate through mode of creative activities.
3)	Present subject matter utilizing range of teaching materials and techniques.
4)	Guide discussions and supervise work in class.
5)	Test and analyze students for customized progress in oral and written work.
6)	Enforce personal development by supporting students to utilize and develop capabilities.
7)	Maintain and update attendance records as well as school discipline.
8)	Involve in staff meetings along with educational conferences and workshops.
9)	Conduct extra-curricular activities like supporting school concerts, sport, excursions along with special interest programs.
10)	Oversee student teachers on placement tasks.
11)	Organize classroom as well as learning resources to develop positive learning atmosphere.
12)	Plan, prepare and present lessons catering to needs of entire ability range within classes.
13)	Motivate students with enthusiasm and imaginative presentation.
14)	Prepare and facilitate positive student development.

Unqualified Teacher

Grupo Net

1)	Organize and maintain personnel records, enter new data, and update previous employee data in internal HR databases.
2)	Review, revise, and update company policies.
3)	Prepare various HR documents, including new hire guides, employment contracts, compensation lists, and more.
4)	Assist recruiters, talent acquisition teams, and other HR staff with activities, such as onboarding of new recruits.
5)	Be the first point of contact with external partners, such as insurance vendors, to ensure legal compliance.
6)	Answer any employee queries about people or HR-related issues, and help them resolve them internally, if possible.
7)	Create regular presentations and reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, retention rates, and more.
8)	Arrange any travel accommodations and take care of expense forms by communicating between departments.
9)	Help the payroll department by providing them with up-to-date information on all employees, including sick leaves, leaves of absence, overtime hours, work schedules, and more.
10)	Take an active part in HR projects, such as job fairs, recruitments rounds, and more.
11)	Manage and run the HRIS software of the organization, and make sure it’s updated.
12)	Assist the HR manager in managing and administrating the HR budget.

Human Resources Specialist

As Head of Thames Valley School Hill Brow, I am thrilled to leverage my over a decade of experience in ASD education. My previous roles within ASD schools have equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by students and their families.

Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively mentored and coached new educators, sharing my knowledge and expertise to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. My dedication to professional development has been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of ASD educators.

My combined experience in teaching, leadership, mentoring, and coaching has enabled me to make a significant impact on the lives of students with ASD. I have a proven track record of creating positive learning environments and fostering a sense of belonging within the ASD community.

As I embark on the exciting task of establishing new school provisions at Liberty Academy Trust, I am eager to apply my expertise to create a thriving and innovative centre. My commitment to excellence and student-centred approach will ensure that our students receive the highest quality education and support.

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