Melissa graduated from Villanova University with a Master of Science in Human Resource Development. Most recently in her career, she worked for a leading Human Resources Consulting Firm in southern New Hampshire. In her position, she supported clients in the areas of recruitment, compliance, and compensation. Melissa brings with her over 15 years of hospitality experience specializing in various areas of the industry from casual dining to contract food service. She also graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management and an Associates Degree in Restaurant Management.
Melissa’s experience within the realm of human resources and hospitality has given her the keen ability to appreciate and understand her clients and candidates from an insider perspective. Melissa’s goal is to build strong and long-lasting relationships with both her clients and her candidates. She strives to become a true staffing partner and resource. From first-hand experience, she understands the difficulties of not having the proper talent in the field. She recognizes the challenges, frustrations, and costs that hiring managers and human resources departments face when searching for the best candidates.
Melissa has a true passion for the hospitality industry, recruiting, human resources, and career development. She thrives on being able to utilize her unique background to create a win-win for her client companies and candidates. Melissa is working hard to place topnotch talent throughout New Hampshire and nationwide. Do not hesitate to give her a call today to discuss your hiring needs or your next career move!
Our Approach
Patrice & Associates (P&A) is the nation’s largest and most successful hospitality recruiting firm with a reputation for the utmost quality since 1989. What continues to make us so successful is our ability to find and develop A+ passive candidates. These candidates are not actively seeking employment and they have great tenure, accomplishments, and references. Every year, we at P&A help thousands of candidates find rewarding jobs within the service industry, across the United States and Canada. At P&A, our core values are respect, service, excellence, and teamwork. These four principles are ingrained in all we do. We pride ourselves on our integrity and commitment to building long-lasting relationships.
Hospitalitem is a Latin word meaning “friendliness to guests”, which translates across many industries. Not only have we set the mark as the recruiting engine that fuels the hospitality industry, we have continued to prove ourselves and expand our reach. We also provide A+ talent to supplementary sectors of the service industry including retail, sales, real estate, healthcare, etc. There is no recruiting search we can’t handle! We have the experience and ability to recruit for all positions within your organization from restaurant/store management openings to corporate, and executive level positions. P&A has exclusive recruiting partnerships with some of the nation’s largest restaurant chains, hotels, and other service-oriented companies. We also have extensive experience working with franchise groups and small independent businesses. At P&A we pride ourselves on our integrity, as well as the relationships we build with our clients and candidates. Recruiting isn’t only our specialty, but it is our passion! We work to truly understand our client’s culture and needs to become trusted staffing partners. Our belief is that our success is measured by the success of our clients and candidates.
Candidates appreciate that at P&A we have hundreds of open positions at any given time and offer access to many unpublished opportunities. We work confidentially to help you find your dream job free of charge, while providing personal career coaching throughout the process. Most importantly, we take the time to listen. If we don’t have your dream job today, it is very possible we will have it tomorrow!
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Chris Bousquet helped me every step of the way!
He’s been very supportive and understanding.I was contacted via LinkedIn by Chris, He took the time to understand my skills and experience. He was also very honest about the job. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!Now I’m about to start a new journey and thanks to Chris for all his hard work.
Many Thanks,
Christine
It was a delight to work with Corina!
From the first phone call through the final acceptance offer Corina was a delight to work with.She offered helpful tips along the way and made the process professional and very easy.It was a delight to work with Corina!Thank you!Mary
Helen Nourai's expertise and professionalism was impeccable!
I would love to share my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to work with, the one and only, Ms. Helen Nourai. During our discussion, I found our conversation to be insightful and impactful. I literally was taking notes as she and I were talking. She was thorough in her assessment of me and my endeavors, Helen Nourai's expertise and professionalism was impeccable; it was clear to me that she was a veteran at the services she provided.Although Helen was a recruiter; I felt that she ALSO was an advocate for me, as well. It was truly a pleasure and a vibe to have an encounter with her. Words cannot express my gratitude for meeting her. I truly believe that she was God sent to me. Everything I expressed to her that I was looking for, she delivered, and more. I firmly believe that I have this opportunity because of her diligence.Thank You,Destiny W.
I am really happy with all of Alex Pomponio's assistance during my process
I admire her hard work on every step and each detail. She is an incredible recruiter and with her guidance and follow up after the interview, it made me feel so secure! Working with Alex has been an awesome opportunity!!!
I am really happy with the end results, getting hired!
Andrés M.
Hez Butler was truly amazing and wonderful in assisting me with my job search
I cannot speak highly enough about the outstanding service provided by Hez Butler and the team at Patrice & Associates. His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference in finding a career that will help me provide a better life for my son and me.
Hez's ability to understand my needs and match me with the right opportunity was remarkable. His guidance and support throughout the process were invaluable, and his commitment to excellence is evident in every interaction. There isn't a better person for the role he plays in helping change people's lives. I wholeheartedly recommend Hez Butler and Patrice & Associates to anyone seeking a career change.Thank you once again for your incredible support.
Best regards,
John
