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Markelle Rich is a Senior Talent Manager at Simplicity Consulting. Markelle has over five years of experience in recruiting and event management.

Rich began their career as a staffing associate at Expedia Group. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating and implementing on-campus collegiate engagements for a full-cycle business recruiting team. This included managing interview schedules, preparing interviewers for candidate selection, and working with candidates to ensure the best possible experience.

In January 2017, Rich took on the role of Sr. University Recruiting Programs Coordinator/Event Manager at Microsoft. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating and implementing on-campus collegiate engagements for a full-cycle business recruiting team. This included managing interview schedules, preparing interviewers for candidate selection, and working with candidates to ensure the best possible experience. Markelle also managed a team budget of $100,000+.

In April 2018, Rich took on their current role as Senior Talent Manager at Simplicity Consulting. In this role, they are responsible for managing the talent acquisition process, developing and executing recruiting strategies, and maintaining relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Markelle Rich completed a Bachelor of Arts in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior from the University of Washington. Markelle also attended Redmond High School.

They work with Lauren Hardin - Talent Manager, Dayna Weir - Talent Manager, and Erica Elliot - Senior Talent Manager. Markelle Rich reports to Cindi Newell-Timmons, Director of Talent Delivery and Engagement. Claudia Whitehead - Talent Associate, Meranda Clausen - Talent Associate report to Markelle Rich.