Ashley McMurtrey

About Ashley McMurtrey

As President of Cinder, I lead the vision and strategy that drives our mission of connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities. With over 11 years at Cinder, I’ve grown alongside our team—building deep expertise in staffing, talent acquisition, and client partnerships, while developing a leadership style rooted in collaboration, adaptability, and innovation.In this role, I focus on:High-level strategy & growth – guiding organizational direction, setting business priorities, and ensuring alignment with our parent company, Vital Enterprises.Client & partner success – fostering trusted relationships and ensuring we deliver solutions that create lasting impact for the organizations we support.Team development & culture – empowering our people with resources, learning opportunities, and a workplace culture that values inclusion, growth, and well-being.Operational excellence – driving process improvements and innovative approaches that keep Cinder agile and competitive in a fast-changing talent landscape.Cinder\'s recognition as a Gold Medal Winner for Best of Hillsboro Staffing Companies reflects our team\'s dedication to excellence. We\'re committed to connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations, ensuring both clients and candidates thrive.At the core of my leadership is a belief that people are the foundation of every great company. I’m passionate about building environments where employees thrive, clients feel supported, and candidates can achieve their career goals.If you\'re interested in building a more inclusive workplace or seeking top talent, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Director Talent Acquisition

   Novus Labs

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US

Education

• Southern Oregon University

  BS, Business - Management

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Management
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Screening Resumes
• Interviews
• Temporary Staffing
• Crm
• Contract Recruitment
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Payroll
• Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Temporary Placement
• Staffing Services
• Onboarding
• Sales
• Internet Recruiting
• College Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Cold Calling
• Hiring
• Resume Writing
• Benefits Negotiation
• Screening
• Executive Search
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• New Hire Orientations
• Employee Benefits
• Interviewing
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Staff Development
• Account Management