Melissa Coleman

About Melissa Coleman

With over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry, I am a decorated recruiter in these tech spaces. In 2009, I earned the CSAM Designation (Certified Senior Account Manager). MRINetwork established the CSAM Certification Program as a way to highlight its standout executive recruiters’ achievements. Professional executive recruiters who hold the CSAM designation are recognized leaders at MRINetwork Worldwide, and are ranked consistently at the top of their profession. As a CSAM, I am committed to delivering excellence, pursuing continuous professional development, and am accustomed to delivering only the highest quality of customer service. As the choice when it comes to recruiting in the lighting industry, I have a strong understanding of client need. I can help provide quality professional placement services by striving to exceed both client and candidate expectations. I have a unique capacity to review the skills, chemistry, and motivation from both the candidate and client side. For a confidential consultation, or just to talk about your options, contact me at: m•••••••@bluesignal.com 91••••••67 I work with clients in industries like: Commercial Lighting | Industrial Lighting | Residential Lighting | Technology | Artificial Intelligence (AI)| Software Engineering | Hardware Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Internet of Things (IoT)| Smart City | Smart Devices | Smart Product Development | Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)I work with candidates skilled in: Product Marketing | Software Engineering | Lighting | AWS | Angular | SaaS | CRM | Smart Manufacturing | Smart Technology | Industrial Design | Optics | LED Lighting | Circadian Lighting | Electronics | ERP Software | Manufacturing | Project Management | Product Development | Marketing | Sales | Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering I have placed roles such as: Sales Executive | Sales Manager | VP of Sales | National Accounts Manager | Marketing Specialist | Product Manager | Director of Marketing | Product Development Manager | Chief Technology Officer | Electrical Engineer | Optical Engineer | Hardware Engineer | Software Engineer | Project Engineer | Director of Engineering | Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | Operations Manager | President | General Manager | Director of Operations | Customer Service Representative | Estimator/ Quotations

Experience

1. Sr Director of Recruiting - Lighting, Iiot

   Blue Signal Search

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  BA, Business

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Executive Search
• Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Hiring
• Contract Negotiation
• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Products
• Project Coordination
• Training
• Strategic Leadership
• New Business Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Retail
• Account Management
• Direct Sales
• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Temporary Placement
• Interviews
• Strategy
• Construction
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Technical Recruiting
• Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Product Marketing
• Product Management
• Sales Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Lighting