Michelle E. Riddle of Ashland, Nebraska, possesses more than 20 years of invaluable experience as a talent acquisition expert. Since 2024, she has demonstrated her professional prowess as the senior sales recruiter for global governments and critical infrastructure with Everfox, a federal government-affiliated cybersecurity company based in Herndon, Virginia. In her key capacity, she oversees the recruitment process for staff members and interns across various departments within the federal government sector.
Ms. Riddle recruits professionals in sales, information technology, and human resources to help Everfox expand its workforce and serve its clients. Working closely with executives and sales teams, she ensures the hiring process is efficient, streamlined, and effective. She feels incredibly fortunate to be part of such a supportive team that fosters her professional development and growth, viewing her current role as the pinnacle of her career journey so far. Ms. Riddle finds unparalleled satisfaction working for Everfox, citing the recognition she receives from hiring managers as a driving force that propels her to excel continually in her job.
Ms. Riddle is highly motivated with unshakeable determination and a strong work ethic. While balancing the responsibilities of raising two children and maintaining a full-time job, she graduated from Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, with an associate degree in business in 1996. Starting in 2001, she spent more than a decade as an account executive with SiteScapes Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, after which she became an account manager for celebrity staff in 2012. From 2014 to 2018, Ms. Riddle gained experience as an office manager and hiring manager with Daitron Inc., subsequently working as an operational coordinator with Experian until 2021. She began working with Forcepoint Federal, LLC, which is now Everfox, as a senior sales recruiter in 2021.
Devoted to her profession and staunch advocate for fairness, Ms. Riddle participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion (also known as DEI) seminars hosted by Fairgodboss and by Jopwell, a recruiting company dedicated to facilitating connections between companies and talented candidates from minority groups. She derives immense satisfaction from helping others fulfill their career aspirations. Her commitment to diversity was ignited during her tenure with a Japanese company, and she has been awarded by Forcepoint Federal, LLC, as a Diversity Champion as a testament to her dedication to fostering inclusivity and representation.
Ms. Riddle advises aspiring women entering her field on the importance of maintaining patience, diligence, and perseverance. She acknowledges that many strides have been made toward gender equality in the workplace but notes that obstacles and challenges remain. Encouraging burgeoning women professionals to steadfastly pursue their career goals, Ms. Riddle believes that maintaining one’s confidence and a positive outlook despite adversity is key to achieving success. She notes that her professional growth has been significantly enhanced by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers. From firsthand experience, she recognizes that understanding the personalities of hiring managers is crucial to fostering cohesive teams where candidates and new hires feel valued. Ms. Riddle maintains detailed notes on each hiring manager she works with to help her effectively evaluate potential candidates during screening calls. Finding daily motivation in presenting people with their potential dream jobs, she is committed to her career path even after decades in her field.
Excited about the future, Ms. Riddle looks forward to expanding the talent acquisition team at Everfox and hopes to ascend to a team lead role. She views this as a natural progression that will serve as an avenue to impart her knowledge to others and the broader professional community. Remaining passionate about developing a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program at Everfox, she recognizes the importance of investing time outside of her normal hours to learn and implement effective strategies. She hopes to shape this vital initiative in the organization and create something the whole organization can take pride in.
Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Riddle believes that her family members, including her children and grandchildren, are her true enduring legacy. She is immensely proud of raising her children and takes great joy in being a grandmother. Moreover, Ms. Riddle is an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.
