T A T I A N A M A N Z A N A R E S
• Talent Acquisition Leader • DE&I Champion • Advocate • Latina
A B O U T M E
TA professional with 5+ years of experience
that is passionate about people and
impacting the lives of others. Actively leading
in the DE&I space. History of working in
various industries including IT, finance,
healthcare, insurance, hospitality and
consumer goods.
E D U C A T I O N
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Master’s Degree in Mental Health
Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
407-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-manzanares- 32983a1b8/
E X P E R I E N C E
Cielo (Global RPO Partner): Team Lead-Talent Acquisition September 2020-December 2021
Facilitated full recruitment cycle (resume review, screen, candidate submittal, interview scheduling, offer, etc.) for high volume and salaried roles.
Sourced candidates via resume databases, networking sites using basic Boolean search language, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed, and more.
Covered both US and Canadian recruitment (key recruiter for Canadian recruitment). Handled driver recruitment taking time to accept from 90 days to 52 days in Q2. Served as a main point of contact for hiring managers and business leaders to discuss requisition updates as well as new initiatives like DE&I to build further candidate pipeline. Trained new recruiters as they came onto the account. Worked with various clients including Bissell, The Standard, Zelis, and Dawn Foods Microsoft: Technical Recruiter
December 2021-Present
Responsible for leading end-to-end recruiting processes for various engineering organizations for industry level roles (experienced professionals early in career to senior management) Consistently held a requisition load of 20-25 engineering roles while building technical talent pipelines for Software Engineers, Program Managers, Cyber Security Analysts, Threat Intelligence Analysts, International Project Engineers, etc.
Leveraged various sourcing tools including LinkedIn, iCims, employee referrals, and through partnerships with other organizations (Tribaja, Latinas in Tech, Alpfa, SHPE, etc.) Conducted pre-screening interviews and preliminary technical assessments to create a strong technical candidate slate for hiring managers
Led debrief conversations to ensure interview team was making fair & equitable hiring decisions Put together trainings for hiring managers on how to effectively screen candidates, partner with talent acquisition, and attract diverse candidates.
Planned various recruiting events including a leadership summit focused on Hispanic/Latinx talent, a career workshop for early in career talent, and various elevator pitch and resume review sessions. Held leadership roles in various Employee Resource Groups Led the efforts on an org wide newsletter that was shown to executive leadership on a monthly basis highlighting the efforts of the entire team
S K I L L S
Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
ATS Proficient Utlized iCims, Workday,
SuccessFactors
Accelerated Learning Curve
Effective Communication Skills
Problem Solver
Management Skills
Software Savvy
Strong Work Ethic
Detail Oriented
De La Vega: Director of Event Management and Operations March 2018-September 2020
Executed day to day operations for the restaurant including resolving customer complaints and team conflict resolution.
Led the hiring process for the ongoing needs for the business including posting job ads, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, administering assessments, etc. Developed and facilitated a training program for all new employees. Managed and lead a 20 person multiple role team including front and back of the house. Secured partnerships with other organizations to expand the catering business Performed administrative duties including weekly scheduling and payroll. Coordinated off-site and on-site catering events ranging from 20 to 600 people, which included client meetings, tastings, and event execution. Caribe Blu: Director of Event Management
August 2015-February 2018
Seamlessly planned, designed & directed the execution of corporate, social, and private events for prestigious clients, ranging in size from 20-600. Worked as a lead server and trained new employees
Conducted interviews for potential employees
Performed administrative duties including employee schedules and organizing restaurant layout.
Promoted the business at various expos and local events