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Melissa: together at Rider University
About
Melissa Varela is an Administrative Associate at Golden Seeds, where she supports operations for early-stage investors and women-led companies in the venture capital sector. She is also the founder of Universoul Crystals, through which she facilitates wellness experiences focused on sound healing and mindfulness.
Experience
- Golden SeedsAdministrative Associatecurrent2025 — present
- Universoul CrystalsChief Energy Officercurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Budzooka New JerseyBudtender2025Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
- Party Rental Ltd.Human Resources Coordinator2024 — 2025
- AtriumOnboarding Coordinator2024
- LumanityTalent Acquisition Coordinator2022 — 2023
- Viasat Inc.Talent Acquisition Coordinator2021 — 2022
- NCEPT Physical TherapyMarketing and Community Manager2018 — 2020
- Structure ToneExecutive Assistant2015 — 2018Woodbridge, New jersey
- Chilworth Technology, Inc.Project Coordinator2014 — 2015
- Chilworth Technology, Inc.Receptionist/Assistant to CEO2014
- New Jersey REALTORSExecutive Assistant2011 — 2013Edison, NJ
- AvePointReceptionist2010 — 2011Jersey City, NJ
Skills & more
Onboarding1New Hire Orientations1Employee RelationsEmployee EngagementHuman Resources (HR)4Social Media4workable4Resume Review4iCIMS4Avature3Workday4Recruiting3
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- Learning LinkedIn Recruiter — LinkedIn
- Talent Sourcing — LinkedIn
From Melissa's professional profile.
Colleagues at Golden Seeds
Adriana Diener-Veinott
Investor at Golden Seeds
Alana Lyons
Manager of Entrepreneur Relations at Golden Seeds
Alison Hart
Director of Finance at Golden Seeds
Amber Meriwether
Boston Chapter Leader at Golden Seeds
Ana Knapp
Investor at Golden Seeds
Angela Allen
Investor at Golden Seeds
Barbara Raho
Co-Chair of the Membership Engagement Program at Golden Seeds
Bayan Alizadeh
Partner at S32
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Melissa Varela?
- Melissa Varela is an Administrative Associate at Golden Seeds, where she supports operations for early-stage investors and women-led companies in the venture capital sector. She is also the founder of Universoul Crystals, through which she facilitates wellness experiences focused on sound healing and mindfulness.
- Where does Melissa Varela work?
- Melissa Varela is Administrative Associate at Golden Seeds.
- Where did Melissa Varela go to school?
- Melissa Varela studied at Rider University (Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism/Event Planning); Middlesex College (Associate’s Degree, Journalism).
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Jon KaplanExecutive Venture Partner at Caduceus Capital PartnersTodd WallachEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceJoe GiquintoCFO and CCO at Edison PartnersJim GolubieskiPresident at Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLCGreg OlearChief Financial Officer at Updata PartnersAndrew BrownCFO at Fusion VC
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