Yami Gonzalez

562-***-**** ad2nml@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Profile Fullerton, CA

Dedicated and adaptable Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 10 years of experience. Proven expertise in talent sourcing, full cycle corporate and agency recruiting, negotiation, and problem-solving. Possesses a keen eye for talent, excelling in navigating and fulfilling high-volume requisitions within fast-growing organizations. Adept at brand representation and promotion, fostering successful team environments, and cultivating robust relationships with both managers and candidates to elevate the recruitment pipeline. Committed to making a positive impact on candidates by guiding them toward informed career decisions. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Achievement Highlights:

Strategically developed recruiting departments for Ernest Packaging and Sonsray, implementing effective sourcing strategies, streamlining the hiring process, training recruiters on best practices, and driving improvements in attracting talent and reducing time-to-fill positions.

Facilitated 100% company growth at Sonsray, guiding placements to support the company’s expansion from 300 to 600 employees without increasing recruiting personnel.

Enhanced HR system utilization and streamlined processes by implementing applicant tracking systems, leading to a reduction in the pre-employment process turnaround by 3 business days at Sonsray. Professional Experience

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist 2015 – 2023

Sonsray Inc. Torrance, CA

Served as the senior talent acquisition specialist for the largest dealership of Thermo King products and Case Construction Equipment on the West Coast. Managed full cycle recruiting for 35+ combined Thermo King Reefer and CASE Construction and agricultural equipment dealerships, spanning 5 divisions with over 600 employees across 7 states (AZ, CA, NV, OR, WA, NY, NJ). Contributed to the establishment and growth of the recruitment department, ensuring a robust talent acquisition process aligned with organizational goals.

Represented the company professionally with passion by selling the company’s brand and core values: integrity, passion, people, solutions, and success.

Conducted end-to-end recruiting, managing active and future requisitions for a diverse range of roles, from diesel technicians to operation managers, sales, drivers, accountants, and all corporate and C-level roles.

Proactively sourced active and passive candidates from diverse sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, and internal/external referrals) to build a pipeline of candidates and identify the best fits for open positions.

Managed intake meetings with hiring managers, collaborating with various organizational levels to strategize and expedite hiring processes.

Conducted debrief sessions, made hiring recommendations, and handled verbal offers, ensuring a positive and efficient recruitment experience for candidates.

Acted as the point of contact for staffing agencies, negotiating and approving recruitment agreements, and managing all candidates submitted by agencies.

Collaborated with hiring managers and supervisors to set hiring process expectations for candidates and ensure positive and consistent candidate experiences.

Managed in-person and virtual career fairs at colleges, public events, handshakes, EDD, and company events showcasing the organization as an employer of choice.

Provided training to managers on applicant tracking systems, offering guidance on interviewing techniques and assessment methods.

Results Highlights:

Established and led the recruitment department from inception, expanding the department to include two full cycle recruiters and supporting the company’s growth from 300 to 600 employees.

Transformed processes from manual to a streamlined system by implementing an applicant tracking system, enabling detailed tracking and reporting, and significantly enhancing organization, communication, and efficiency.

Dramatically enhanced cross-team communication since 2015, resulting in a more streamlined hiring process and a notable reduction in turnaround time, shortened by an average of 10 days.

Exceeded monthly placement goals, consistently surpassing the target of 20 placements and achieving an impressive 25 placements in recent months.

Overcame challenges in sourcing experienced diesel technicians, a critical company need, by successfully filling two positions within two months, surpassing the capabilities of external agencies. Sr. Account Executive Recruiter 2013 – 2015

AppleOne Employment Service Newport Beach, CA

Conducted full cycle recruiting for accounting and finance professionals, spanning roles from accounting operations to C-level positions. Managed a team under the Accounting Advantage division, providing mentorship and training to recruiters as a branch manager until the division’s consolidation under the AppleOne brand.

Successfully navigated startup challenges related to finding business by focusing on the proactive development of new accounts rather than just placements.

Achieved a significant increase in open requisitions, reaching up to 20,000 per month per recruiter, surpassing the initial target of 10,000.

Implemented a focused approach through a prioritization board to maximize team results, particularly within the accounting division, resulting in increased requisitions and placement rates. Earlier Roles

Human Resources Generalist, Weber Logistics

Assisted HR department with recruiting, hiring, terminations, employee relations, benefits, and special projects. Senior Account Executive Recruiter, Advantex Professional Services Handled a full cycle recruiting desk along with marketing and developing new accounts for accounting and finance professionals from accounting operations level to C-level positions. Corporate Recruiting Manager, Ernest Packaging Solutions Created the recruitment department from the ground up and implemented an applicant tracking system for a $200 million corrugated packaging distributor. Soley managed all recruiting/sourcing for 9 locations within 5 states. Recruiting Manager, Robert Half Finance & Accounting Handled a full cycle recruiting desk along with marketing and development of new accounts for a $4 billion publicly traded company that specialized in placing accounting and finance professionals. Key Skills

Recruiting Cycle Management

High Volume Requisitions

Strategic Partnership

Relationship Building

Consulting Skills

Market Insights

Recruiting Strategy

Pipeline Development

Job Description Development

Candidate Sourcing Techniques

Candidate Experience

Employer Branding

Prescreening & Interviewing

Compensation Negotiation

Employee Onboarding Support

Project Leadership

Deadline Management

Legal Compliance

Employment Law & Regulations

Continuous Process Improvement

HR & Recruitment Software

Education

Accounting & Management Coursework – Rio Hondo College, Whittier, California High School Diploma – Bell High School, Bell, California Software

Recruiting / Applicant Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Craigslist HR & Payroll: ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks Recruiting Campaigns: BigLinker, WorkRocket Collaboration: Microsoft Office: (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), DocuSign, Google Workspace Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Hireology, Luceo/CareerBuilder, and Micro J Compensation Analysis: PayScale Benchmark

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