Melanie Jackson, Director of Operations & Administration
Melanie Jackson brings over 15 years of experience in legal management, administration, and human resources to her role as Director of Operations and Administration at Bell Oaks Executive Search. With a passion for fostering collaboration, promoting inclusion, and leading with positivity, Melanie excels at building high-performing teams that align seamlessly with organizational culture and goals.
Before joining Bell Oaks, Melanie played a pivotal, hands-on role in building and scaling a successful start-up in the intellectual property legal field. There, she assembled a dynamic team of legal professionals and cultivated a workplace rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her proven expertise in talent acquisition and organizational development has earned her a reputation as a trusted leader in her field.
Melanie lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, two children, and two toy Schnauzers. Outside of work, she is an avid gardener and enthusiastic baseball mom, often found cheering from the sidelines. A proud University of Georgia alumna with a degree in Psychology, Melanie is a devoted Georgia Bulldogs fan, continuing a strong family legacy at UGA.