CARLOS LEDO M.B.A.

**** ** *** ******* ******* Gardens, FL 33018 786-***-**** acqygc@r.postjobfree.com TALENT ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL

Over 10 years in progressively dynamic recruitment roles in both staffing and corporate environments.

Extensive sourcing, screening, research, and talent placement experience for both domestic and international positions.

Demonstrated success in understanding business needs and developing relationships with key stakeholders, hiring managers, and company executives.

Experience quarterbacking on campus recruiting programs, internal talent identification efforts, and developing internship opportunities.

Proficient in various ATS systems including; Taleo, PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors and BrassRing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CJS PROFESSIONAL SEARCH SERVICES Miami, FL 7/2012 to Present Working contract and contingency engagements as an independent recruiter with various organizations. Independent Contract Recruiter,

Key Contributions:

Engage in short-term sourcing and recruitment assignments with small to midsized organizations.

Source and screen exempt and non-exempt candidates for client organizations.

Client Companies Include (but are not limited to): Visa LAC, The University of Miami Hospital, Starboard Cruise Services, and Assurant.

COSTA FARMS Miami, FL 3/2011 to 7/2012

National leader in the indoor houseplant and bedding plant industry. Recruiting and Organizational Development Manager, Key Contributions:

Responsible for all talent acquisition and talent development initiatives within this $300mil organization both domestically and abroad (China and Dominican Republic). Responsibilities including but not limited to; on campus recruitment efforts, C-Level search engagements, operational hiring initiatives and creation of a management training program.

Sourced, screened, and hired candidates from Latin America to fill positions throughout the organization.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Operations, lead organizational change and development initiatives such as; succession planning, skill gap training, and providing professional development resources for internal employees.

Hired over 70 individuals during my tenure and maintained a retention rate of 97%. Key hires included various I.T. personnel including a Director of I.T., Director of Process Engineering, CFO, Director of Category Management, and Assistant Director of Purchasing.

Facilitated all offer negotiations for all of the positions filled. Additionally, conducted various salary market comparisons in an effort to support employee review and salary increase process. Coordinated and spearheaded all interaction with third party recruiting firms. NET ELEMENT INC. Miami, FL 12/2010 to 3/2011

Startup developer of global internet properties.

Contract Human Resources Manager,

Key Contributions:

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Responsible for managing all Human Resources functions for a startup holding company that operates 7 independent businesses. Managed 5 direct reports during my tenure that included; front desk Receptionist, Office Manager, two administrative assistants, and one intern.

Led all talent acquisition and talent management efforts, while contributing to operational decision making within the organization and providing feedback to executives with regards to ongoing and/or potential projects. Coordinated and spearheaded all interaction with third party recruiting firms.

Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs that sought to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. Programs included; company sponsored gym membership, group Christmas dinner, and company sponsored lunch every Friday.

Facilitated the creation of the organization’s employee handbook, developed all employment BARRY UNIVERSITY Miami Shores, FL 8/2009 to 12/2010 Private non-profit Catholic University.

Graduate Admissions & Marketing Cord.,

Key Contributions:

Established and cultivated relationships with school administrators in the South and Central Florida areas in order to recruit students to Barry's graduate school of education. My efforts led an enrollment increase of over 15% during my tenure.

Assisted in the development, implementation, and tracking of marketing campaigns for the graduate school of education. In addition, hosted recruitment events locally, as well as across the state, in an effort to engage prospective students and raise the university’s brand awareness. CAREERXCHANGE Miami, FL 4/2008 to 1/2009

Privately held boutique staffing firm.

Executive Recruiter,

Key Contributions:

Sourced for and identified candidates through various means including but not limited to; social networking sites, networking events, and referrals for direct hire engagements. Focus areas were in the I.T. and Accounting/Finance fields. However, placements crossed into various operational areas.

Generated billing revenues of $101,500 during my tenure, the highest total within the company during that period.

MATER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Hialeah Gardens, FL 8/2006 to 3/2008 Charter Middle/High School.

Social Studies Teacher,

Key Contributions:

Served as a Social Studies teacher for 8th and 9th grade students. Also, coached varsity football, junior varsity boys’ basketball, and varsity girls’ basketball. RACHLIN STAFFING Miami, FL 4/2006 to 7/2006

Startup financial staffing firm supporting CPA firm internally and external clients. Contract Executive Recruiter,

Key Contributions:

Established and cultivated relationships with Rachlin, Cohen, & Holtz (parent CPA firm) clients as well non-clients in an effort to develop search engagement opportunities; leading to over $85k in billing revenues during my tenure.

ADP TOTALSOURCE Miami, FL 11/2005 to 4/2006

Global provider of payroll and outsourced H.R. solutions. CARLOS LEDO Phone: 786-***-**** Page 3

Contract Recruiter,

Key Contributions:

Handled anywhere between 15-25 open requisitions at one time and maintained a time to fill ratio of less than 30 days per position. Used various techniques to identify qualified candidates including but not limited to establishing a referral base, social networking sites, and Boolean search techniques.

Conducted searches for internal hiring managers in Charlotte, Houston, and Miami in an effort to fill open requisitions. Positions ranged from Payroll Processors to V.P. of Human Resources. KROLL ONTRACK Miami, FL 4/2004 to 11/2005

Provider of digital data recovery services.

Business Development Representative,

Key Contributions:

Established and cultivated relationships with C-Level decision makers in the I.T. field in an effort to obtain partnership agreements as well as drive regional revenue. Doubled my region’s revenue in 6 months and increased annual regional revenue from a starting point of $228,278 to $647,726 by the time I departed.

RANDSTAD NORTH AMERICA Coral Gables, FL 3/2002 to 4/2004 Global provider of staffing solutions and services. Recruiter,

Key Contributions:

Established Developed temporary clerical staffing engagements via cold calling, networking, and referrals. Sourced, Identified, and screened potential candidates in an effort to match ideal candidates to client company requisition. Led branch in billed hours for temporary employees each during my tenure

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY Miami Gardens, FL

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 05/2017 (Expected)

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL

Master of Business Administration (MBA), 12/2012

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY Miami Gardens, FL

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Studies concentration in History, 05/2006

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