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Houston, TX, US

Chicago, IL, US

• Saved over 30% in recruitment costs by sourcing candidates internally, minimizing the need for agency support.
• Maintained a 75% interview-to-offer ratio by implementing effective screening and evaluation techniques.
• Coordinated cross-functional recruitment processes, supporting hiring teams in reducing time-to-fill by 20%.

Richmond, California, US

• Maintain Workday Core HCM data and process onboarding transactions.
• Prepare new hire checklists for managers.
• Assist Talent Acquisition with a variety of onboarding duties including relocation and review of offer letters.
• Serve as coordinator for new hire background checks.
• Assist with the User Management system used for new employees, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Ensure the Workday system complies with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Boulogne-Billancourt, Ile-de-France, FR

• Directed GE Renewables in the Hydro, LM-wind, and Power Grid sectors across North America and Europe, overseeing the project lifecycle and aligning with client service objectives.
• Managed time zone differences, facilitated international teamwork, and enhanced communication to address project challenges, ensuring proactive compliance with OFCCP requirements.
• Managed and developed a comprehensive talent pipeline through networking, sourcing campaigns, and recruitment tools.
• Delivered strategic consulting support, understanding business demands, collaborating with hiring managers and HR partners, and aligning recruitment to company standards.
• Achieved significant milestones in 11 months by coordinating 8-10 daily meetings: filled 125 engineering roles, managed 70 projects with a 98% closure rate, and reduced time to fill by 92%.
• Provided exceptional customer service through global offer generation via Workday, complied with company policies, and collaborated with the people operations team to enhance the offer process.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US

• A highly productive recruitment team of two was managed by me, who consistently hired 28 new employees every month over four months, resulting in positive feedback from the client director and several program managers.
• Organized a pivotal recruitment campaign for a leading global pharmaceutical firm, assuming a cross-departmental role to enhance the project's success.
• Managed a portfolio of 16 high-priority positions daily, with direct oversight from one recruiter, ensuring optimal productivity and efficient candidate sourcing via multifaceted platforms, including ATS systems.
• Led a team to expedite 50 new hires monthly over four months, delivering the project ahead of schedule and earning commendations from the client's director and key program management team members.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and an understanding of talent acquisition nuances by successfully managing 25-60 high-level requisitions simultaneously.
• Effectively utilized advanced applicant tracking systems (Exelare and Oracle) and proactive engagement with LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate reach.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US

• Collaborated closely with project managers to source and deliver top-tier candidates across various industries, such as aerospace, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, renewables, and hospitality.
• Achieved outstanding performance in managing high-volume requisition loads, overseeing 25-60 requisitions simultaneously across a wide geographic area.
• Strategically structured daily schedules to align with fluctuating client demands, ensuring optimal productivity and responsiveness to immediate hiring needs.
• Identified, screened, and hired 75 candidates within six months, exceeding departmental hiring targets by 100%.

Deerfield, IL, US

• Increased revenue by 30% and reduced costs by 20% within 14 months, exceeding sales targets through strategic merchandise management.
• Ensured rapid resolution of inquiries and complaints and maintained rigorous planogram integrity by leading a proactive and efficient ASM team.
• Created a highly productive team environment by using Theatro for daily briefings, creating detailed task lists, and nurturing growth through one-to-one sessions.
• Ensured compliance with critical updates, including COVID-19 protocols, while championing a culture of continuous improvement in order to maximize team engagement and performance.

• Ensured 98% data integrity in Workday through daily quality checks, enabling reliable workforce planning.
• Streamlined self-service workflows, cutting onboarding time by 30% and enhancing user satisfaction.
• Automated key HR tasks, reducing manual effort by 40% and errors by 25% within six months.
• Facilitated Workday training, reducing support requests by 25% and increasing end-user proficiency.
• Developed dashboards, cutting report generation time by 50% and boosting utilization among leaders.

• Developed and managed targeted ad campaigns across social media and Google Ads, achieving a 30% increase in conversions and reducing cost-per-acquisition (CPA) by 20% over six months through audience segmentation and.
• Implemented an SEO strategy that boosted organic search traffic by 40% within six months and secured top-three rankings for 10 competitive keywords, supporting long-term brand visibility and lead generation.
• Created a cross-platform content calendar, increasing social media engagement by 50% and driving a 20% increase in lead generation each quarter by tailoring posts
• Optimized email marketing campaigns through A/B testing, resulting in a 15% increase in open rates and a 20% boost in click-through rates over three months by customizing content based on subscriber insights.
• Led A/B testing and landing page optimization, achieving a 15% rise in conversion rates and a 25% improvement in user experience through refined design and strategic CTA placement.

General Studies

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General