Melissa Thompson
Executive Recruiter
Division: Hospitality
Location: Texas – South
Melissa Thompson
Executive Recruiter, Gecko Hospitality
Hospitality Division | Texas – South
Phone: (832) 737-7990 | Email: melissa.thompson@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissapackard/
About Melissa
Melissa Thompson is a Talent Acquisition professional based in Wichita, Kansas, with more than 15 years of experience in recruitment and human resources. Much of her background is rooted in the hospitality industry, where she developed extensive experience recruiting in high-volume, fast-paced environments. This experience strengthened her ability to identify talent efficiently and strategically, assess diverse skill sets, understand client needs, and connect the right candidates with the right opportunities. These skills translate seamlessly into executive search and specialized recruitment.
Outside of work, Melissa is family-oriented and enjoys spending quality time with her two young children. She also has a creative side and enjoys decorating her home and collecting whimsical MacKenzie-Childs pieces that add character and personality to her space.
Passionate about connecting people with opportunities, Melissa brings energy, intuition, and a people-focused approach to recruitment. She looks forward to applying her experience and expertise to help companies identify and secure exceptional talent.
Melissa Thompson
Executive Recruiter
Division: Hospitality
Location: Texas – South
Melissa Thompson
Executive Recruiter, Gecko Hospitality
Hospitality Division | Texas – South
Phone: (832) 737-7990 | Email: melissa.thompson@geckohospitality.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissapackard/
About Melissa
Melissa Thompson is a Talent Acquisition professional based in Wichita, Kansas, with more than 15 years of experience in recruitment and human resources. Much of her background is rooted in the hospitality industry, where she developed extensive experience recruiting in high-volume, fast-paced environments. This experience strengthened her ability to identify talent efficiently and strategically, assess diverse skill sets, understand client needs, and connect the right candidates with the right opportunities. These skills translate seamlessly into executive search and specialized recruitment.
Outside of work, Melissa is family-oriented and enjoys spending quality time with her two young children. She also has a creative side and enjoys decorating her home and collecting whimsical MacKenzie-Childs pieces that add character and personality to her space.
Passionate about connecting people with opportunities, Melissa brings energy, intuition, and a people-focused approach to recruitment. She looks forward to applying her experience and expertise to help companies identify and secure exceptional talent.