Ellisa Monk, PMP

Global Head of Perm, Sales and Operations @ Drake International

About

With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Ellisa Monk is a respected business leader known for her ability to build and scale high-performing organizations. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to developing people, fostering operational excellence, and driving sustainable growth. Ellisa brings a strategic vision and a results-oriented mindset to every initiative, consistently aligning business goals with impactful execution. Her leadership is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a passion for creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Throughout her journey, Ellisa has remained focused on delivering value to clients while empowering talent across global markets.

Country

Canada

City

Calgary

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Negotiation, Leadership, Operational Enhancements, Communication, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Sales Leadership, People Development, Executive Leadership, Recruiting, Construction, Construction Management, Contract Recruitment, Contractors, Technical Recruiting, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment Advertising, Project Estimation, Management, Project Management

Experience

Global Head of Perm, Sales and Operations

Drake International

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As the Global Head of Permanent Recruitment, Sales & Operations, I lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of our permanent recruitment business across key international markets, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Asia. At Drake, we are focused on building a specialized, customer-centric business that delivers exceptional permanent hiring solutions. By partnering closely with regional teams, I drive performance, enhance service delivery, and ensure we meet the evolving needs of our clients with agility and precision. At the heart of our success is our people. I’m proud to be part of a business that prioritizes human connection, values collaboration, and empowers talent to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a future where recruitment is not just about filling roles, it’s about creating lasting impact for individuals and organizations alike. www.ca.drakeintl.com - Recruitment Solutions www.kryterion.com - Online Testing Solutions www.drakep3.com - Behavioral Assessment Solutions

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Director, Central Canada

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2019-7 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

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Divisional Director

Hays

2017-6 - 2019-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Calgary, Canada Area

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Senior Manager - Calgary

Hays

2015-1 - 2017-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Calgary, Canada Area

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Manager - Calgary

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Calgary, Canada Area

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