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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Talent Acquisition, ITS Technologies & Logistics LLC (Remote) 11/2021 – 11/2024
Develops and implements innovative recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent while building a strong employer brand.
Partners closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to deeply understand staffing needs across multiple business units (BUs) and regions, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
Utilizes advanced sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, indeed, Boolean search, and social media platforms, to build and maintain a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates.
Conducts comprehensive candidate assessments, including behavioral and situational interviews, to determine cultural fit and technical expertise, ensuring a 30% improvement in time-to-hire.
Manages the interview and selection process, guiding candidates and hiring teams through each stage and providing timely feedback to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Builds and nurtures long-term relationships with candidates, creating a network of potential talent for future hiring needs.
Develops and delivers regular recruitment progress reports and key performance metrics to HR leadership, highlighting areas for continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
Stays abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and legal regulations in talent acquisition, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and guidelines.
Serves as a subject matter expert in Talent Acquisition strategies, coaching and mentoring junior recruiters to foster a high-performing team.
Effectively executes high-volume, full life-cycle recruitment processes across multiple business units and/or regions, reducing overall hiring time by 20%.
Regularly collaborates with HR and business leaders to strategize around retention and talent development efforts, contributing to a 15% increase in employee satisfaction and retention in the first year of employment.
Talent Acquisition ITS Technologies Logistics LLC (Remote)– (Contract) 06/2021 – 11/2021
Led end-to-end, high-volume recruitment efforts for non-exempt roles across diverse business units and geographical regions, ensuring the successful filling of 40+ positions within a three-month period.
Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies for entry-level and operational roles, increasing candidate pipeline by 50% within a six-week period.
Built strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and HR business partners, to define role requirements, streamline interview processes, and optimize candidate selection criteria.
Served as the primary point of contact for all candidates during the recruitment cycle, ensuring clear communication, maintaining engagement, and enhancing the candidate’s experience.
Delivered recruitment metrics and analytics to senior leadership, demonstrating the effectiveness of hiring strategies and the need for process adjustments to improve efficiency.
Provided consultation and support to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, selection, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with organizational diversity and inclusion objectives.
Applied a data-driven approach to improve sourcing techniques, leading to a 25% reduction in cost-per-hire through increased utilization of free and organic job boards.
Recruiter, Robert Half, Prime way Federal CU – Houston, TX (Contract) 01/2021 – 06/2021
Evaluated resumes and applications, identifying top-tier candidates for roles in the financial services and credit union industries, achieving a 90% success rate in placing candidates within the first 60 days.
Shortlisted candidates based on a detailed assessment of skills, qualifications, and cultural fit, contributing to a 20% decrease in turnover within the first year of placement.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with key sources, including job boards, colleges, and professional networks, to maintain a steady stream of qualified applicants.
Collaborated closely with senior management to support the performance management process, ensuring alignment of talent acquisition efforts with organizational needs.
Conducted detailed phone interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, behavioral traits, and motivations, providing valuable feedback to both candidates and hiring managers.
Delivery Driver, Favor, Postmates, Instacart – Houston, TX 02/2019 – 01/2021
Delivered groceries, food, and essential items to customers with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring on-time and accurate deliveries in fast-paced environments.
Maintained an exemplary customer service record by promptly addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and courtesy.
HR Coordinator, Robert Half, 48forty – Houston, TX (Contract) 01/2018 – 1/2019
Assist with HR/Compliance department in data entry of new hires, rehires, data changes, and termination.
Ensure legal compliance with employment-related federal, state, and local government laws.
Provide support in employee and labor relation matters
Administer in-house I-9 folders for accuracy and compliance
Maintain internal processes, databases, and application systems
Assist in maintenance of department websites and policies/procedures
Input new hire, rehire, and data change paperwork following company policy
Manage recruitment, sourcing, selection, and hiring within assigned client groups
Assist with corporate projects and responsibilities as needed
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Strategic Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science; Technical Management with major in Human Resource Management
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies Kaplan University