Talent Acquisition Human Resources

LEVERN COGER-SANCHEZ

New York, NY 917-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn

SENIOR RECRUITER RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST TALENT SOURCING SPECIALIST TALENT RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST HIRING SPECIALIST

Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Professional with a proven track record in strategic recruitment, team leadership, and diversity-focused hiring across multiple industries. Expertise in identifying top talent, managing high- volume requisitions, and optimizing recruitment processes to enhance organizational growth. The Carreer Concierge – Irvington, New York

March 2024 - PRESENT

Contract Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Contractor

• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates' behavioral and cultural fit for various roles.

• Identify and source top talent using internal resources, ATS, and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

• Expanded candidate pools by 35% through strategic sourcing for specialized roles, including scientists, marketers, and attorneys.

• Collaborate with the recruitment team to report and prioritize high-potential candidates.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. – Tarrytown, NY

December 2016 – February 2024

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition – R&D/Corporate Functions

• Led a high-performing team to fill approximately 325 positions annually while managing a personal requisition load of 25+ roles across multiple functions.

• Aligned recruitment strategies with organizational goals, driving talent acquisition for specialized roles in Corporate Functions, Neuroscience, Oncology, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs.

• Directed talent acquisition initiatives, including recruitment drives and social media campaigns, to attract top-tier candidates.

• Developed job descriptions and postings, ensuring a seamless applicant pipeline through ATS platforms (BrassRing and Workday).

• Maintained compliance with regulatory guidelines and HR recruitment best practices.

• Trained and coached team members on standardized screening techniques, interview methods, and candidate management to build robust talent pipelines. Scholastic Inc

New York, NY July 2014 – December 2016

Talent Acquisition Manager

• Directed full-cycle recruitment for positions across Marketing, Digital, Editorial, Design, HR, and Tax functions, ensuring seamless hiring processes.

• Provided strategic staffing and recruitment insights to the senior leadership team, aligning talent acquisition goals with organizational priorities.

• Pioneered the creation and execution of Scholastic's Diversity Apprentice Program and a company-wide diversity recruitment strategy, fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Managed the company’s LinkedIn presence, including updating profiles and posting job openings to attract top-tier candidates.

• Oversaw the summer internship program, identifying and mentoring high- potential candidates for future roles within the organization. Key Achievements

Successfully managed teams filling 325+ positions

annually at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals while driving recruitment for specialized roles across R&D and

Corporate Functions.

Spearheaded initiatives at Scholastic Inc., including the launch of a diversity recruitment plan and overseeing the summer internship program, identifying future

leaders.

Re-energized hiring initiatives at Avon Products,

achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-hire and a 25% decrease in cost-to-hire through innovative strategies and enhanced candidate experiences.

Currently expanding candidate pipelines by 35% as a Contract Recruiter at The Career Concierge, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and diverse sourcing channels.

Core Competencies

Candidate Sourcing & Management: Adept at

utilizing ATS platforms (Workday, BrassRing, Taleo) and sourcing tools to build robust talent pipelines. Diversity Recruitment: Committed to creating

inclusive hiring strategies to support organizational goals.

Leadership & Training: Skilled in coaching

recruitment teams on best practices in interviewing, screening, and applicant funnel development.

Certifications

Certificate in Diversity Recruiting

Communicating About Culturally Sensitive Issues

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Industrial

and Organizational Psychology, Baruch College,

CUNY.

Avon Products

New York, NY November 2011 - July 2014

Recruitment Lead – Global North America Marketing & Operations

• Led and motivated a high-performing recruitment team to support hiring across Global and North American Marketing and Operations functions.

• Revitalized recruitment strategies, including launching a successful employee referral program that increased employee referrals, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and cost-per-hire by 25%.

• Streamlined sourcing and interview processes, enhancing the overall candidate experience across multiple business functions.

• Collaborated with HR and business leaders to identify key talent needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.

• Drove the development of a proactive talent pipeline to address critical skill gaps in brand marketing, product development, and merchandising.

• Executed cost-efficient recruiting strategies leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Bullhorn, CEW, and the NY Chapter of NBMBAA.

• Maintained data integrity in Taleo, ensuring accurate candidate and process tracking.

• Led annual workforce planning for key departments, contributing to compensation strategy, employee engagement, diversity, and retention initiatives.

Skills

Screening Job Posting and Job Descriptions

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Full-Cycle Recruiting: Experience managing

all stages of recruitment, from candidate

sourcing to offer preparation and onboarding.

Candidate Sourcing: Proficient in utilizing

LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS (Applicant Tracking

Systems), and various channels to identify top

talent.

Candidate Management: Skilled in managing

applicant pipelines, building and maintaining

relationships with candidates, and ensuring a

positive candidate experience.

Behavioral Interviewing: Experienced in

conducting interviews to assess candidates'

skills, cultural fit, and qualifications.

Job Posting & Job Descriptions: Proficient in

creating job descriptions and posting them on

various platforms to attract qualified

candidates.

Diversity Recruiting: Implemented and

supported diversity recruitment initiatives,

including developing a Diversity Apprentice

Program.

Technology & Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS):

Experience with systems like BrassRing,

Workday, Taleo, and Bullhorn for managing

recruitment processes and candidate data.

LinkedIn Recruiter: Used LinkedIn to source

candidates and manage recruitment activities.

Data Integrity: Ensured candidate and process

data integrity within ATS and other

recruitment platforms.

Social Media Recruiting: Leveraged social

media to drive recruitment activities and reach

potential candidates.

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