Melissa Carlston
Portland
Summary
Global mobility specialist with extensive experience in HR coordination, skilled in facilitating employee relocations and optimizing international assignments. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strategic problem-solving, contributing to long-term company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Mobility Specialist
Automated Engineering Services
Remote
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for employee relocations, short-term assignments, and permanent international transfers, ensuring seamless transitions and regulatory compliance.
- Created training materials to educate staff on global mobility policies.
- Managed global visa, work permit, and residence permit applications with external immigration counsel to facilitate timely cross-border movement of employees.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained global mobility policies and procedures to streamline processes.
- Tracked right-to-work requirements and expiration dates to ensure adherence to local labor laws across jurisdictions.
- Collaborated with payroll and finance teams to guarantee accurate allowances, cost of living adjustments, and benefit payments.
Lead Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and personnel files in the HR Information System
- Facilitate the full pre-hire process including background checks, scheduling interviews, conducting new-hire orientations, and collecting required employment documents.
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff inquiries, routing complex concerns to appropriate managers while ensuring strict confidentiality.
Senior Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Processed offers and updated candidates and clients to ensure seamless communication throughout hiring process
- Streamlined processes to enhance compliance accuracy and timeliness
- Met established quality metrics to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
Recruiter/Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Scheduling and rescheduling interviews as requested
- Provided timely and accurate responses to candidates.
- Developed relationships with hiring managers and established and maintained a good rapport
- Provide excellent coordination of data in various computer programs (Microsoft Office, CRMs, ATS’s)
Inside Sales Rep
Alpine Food Distribution
Portland
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Handled high volume of outbound and inbound calls to ensure customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Provided timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries.
- Processed orders and followed up with customers to provide updates on status and shipping dates.
- Prioritized tasks and coordinated activities to enhance workflow and time management.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Baking And Pastry
Central Oregon Community College
BendSkills
- Data Analysis Tools
- Collaboration Platforms
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Development
- Critical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Persistence
- Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Self-motivated
Programs
- Full Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Etc.)
- Full Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets)
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, SmartRecruiters, iCIMS, Paycor, Taleo)
- HR Information Systems
Timeline
Global Mobility Specialist
Automated Engineering Services
09.2025 - Current
Lead Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
07.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
12.2021 - 07.2023
Recruiter/Coordinator
Sevenstep RPO
06.2021 - 12.2021
Inside Sales Rep
Alpine Food Distribution
04.2017 - 06.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Baking And Pastry
Central Oregon Community College