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Mel Condos

Recruiting Leadership/Talent Strategy

Pacifica, California, United States · 1 connection

Brighton Search Group

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About

Superpowers Order from Chaos Proven success building frameworks, systems, teams, and processes that help fast-growing companies scale. I quickly assemble high-performing teams with the right talent — hired in time to deliver products on schedule. Management & Training Player-coach recruiter with deep experience leading recruiting teams, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure an exceptional hiring experience. Skilled at driving outstanding results with lean, efficient operations. Recruiting the Impossible Expert in executive, business, GTM and technical recruiting — from founding CEOs and CTOs for venture-backed startups to the rarest specialists. Whether it’s a Technical Architect, DevOps Engineer, Product Manager, or even an Oncology Ontologist, I find and hire the “unfindable.” Integrity & Acuity Known for a powerful network built on trust, follow-through, and focus. I stay centered on solving the business problem — not getting lost in the weeds

Experience

Head of TalentVitalize
Sep 2025 to Jul 2026
Head of Talent AcquisitionOpen Core Ventures
Nov 2022 to Sep 2025
Customer Experience Recruiting Pod LeaderBenchling
Jun 2020 to Nov 2022
Director of Talent AcquisitionApixio
Mar 2018 to Mar 2020
Director of RecruitingSyapse
Sep 2014 to Mar 2018
Recruiting Leadership/Talent StrategyBrighton Search Group
Sep 2026
Headhunter / FounderBrighton Search Group
Jul 2009 to Jan 2018
RecruitingPaxata
Apr 2013 to Apr 2014
RecruitingStrava
Aug 2012 to Sep 2013
Platform Team RecruitingGuidewire Software
Dec 2010 to Mar 2011
Search Manager/HeadhunterBinc
Aug 2006 to Jul 2009
Sales Manager - Southern CaliforniaTrovix Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Oct 2005 to Jul 2006
Training Ride LeaderSan Francisco AIDS Foundation
Jan 2003 to Jan 2006
Regional DirectorPRO Unlimited
Apr 2003 to Oct 2005
Scuba Diving Instructor/Surf Camp InstructorVarious Companies
Sep 2001 to Mar 2003
Sr. Account ExecutiveAboveNet
Dec 1996 to May 2000

Education

San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree English; Language Studies
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree English; Language Studies