Transformed Nubank's global recruitment strategy while leading a team of 30+ by establishing and leading a cross-country team spanning Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and emerging markets. Orchestrated a 98.5% achievement in 2022 hiring targets across diverse functions including Software Engineering, Product Development, Finance, and Marketing. Aligned closely with Country General Managers to drive partnership-based hiring strategies, leveraging a data-driven approach for enhanced efficiency and fostering a culture of accountability. Drove employer branding initiatives, amplifying Nubank's presence through strategic collaborations, community events, and impactful public speaking engagements. Championed a culture of empowerment, transparency, and diversity. Pioneered Talent Intelligence initiatives, conducting comprehensive talent mapping exercises across key Latin American markets, delivering crucial insights for strategic decision-making. Passionate about driving growth and fostering an inclusive workforce while challenging the status quo.

Led a robust Talent Acquisition team spanning Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Russia, comprising over 35 members. Achieved an 87% Fulfillment Rate meeting all LATAM hiring needs in 2020.Drove a strategic organizational restructure in January 2020, optimizing team bandwidth and focusing on functional areas for increased efficiency. Expanded scope to spearhead recruitment for Russia's new launch in April 2020 and later took on Brazil's "99" brand, adding 1500 employees in July 2020.Pioneered an internal mobility program for Latin America and introduced 17 interactive data dashboards using Power BI software, fostering sophisticated data sharing between HR and business leaders to cater to their specific data requirements.Innovated and elevated the Talent Acquisition program through the development of tools like the Hiring Manager Toolkit (live website), iNPS surveys, "3 Key Metrics" system, redesigned reporting structures, and the TA Playbook (live website). Revamped workflows, enhancing the candidate, hiring manager, and recruiter experiences.Cultivated strong relationships with the executive team and global leaders, fostering dynamic partnerships. Orchestrated diversity initiatives, managed internships, campus recruitment, and contractor hiring.Introduced the "Recruiter Scorecard" to effectively rank and recognize the performance of the Talent Acquisition team.

Led the LATAM Talent Acquisition team comprising 30 members spread across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, overseeing their recruitment, training, leadership, and mentorship.Instrumental in driving the recruitment of over 100 new employees monthly in the LATAM region for WeWork, excluding interns, while redesigning the organizational structure to strategically cover four core business areas: Growth, Development, Community, and Corporate.Revamped the recruiter workflow, streamlining candidate pipelines and enhancing engagement with the business, resulting in improved reporting on crucial daily activities such as candidate screening, hiring manager submissions, interviews, and offer statistics.Pioneered a strong data-centric approach, enhancing data capabilities by introducing a dedicated data role and developing customized data dashboards using Power BI software. Collaborated closely with business leaders to deliver high-quality data products integrated with the ATS (Workday).Elevated the LATAM Talent Acquisition team to the top-ranked region globally within WeWork, based on the "Global Candidate Experience Survey" data conducted by the New York WeWork headquarters.Acknowledged for driving success, assisted other regions such as the US and Japan in implementing elements of the workflow process to replicate the accomplishments observed in the LATAM region.Managed internship programs, university relations, and spearheaded diversity initiatives focusing on refugee hiring and employees with disabilities, while also taking charge of employer branding efforts.Engaged in hands-on executive recruitment, handling sourcing, negotiations, and closures for VPs and C-level positions. Fostered excellent relationships with key executive stakeholders including country managers, heads of major business segments, and HR executives at the New York headquarters.

Led high-volume talent initiatives across Verizon’s internal brands like TechCrunch, Go90, Verizon Digital Media Services (VDMS), Engadget, Pinterest, AOL ONE, and Huffington Post.Managed global technical recruitment operations spanning the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, overseeing full-cycle recruitment for specialized technical functions including Big Data, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, DevOps, and more.Directed a team of 10 technical recruiters, providing leadership, coaching, and fostering a high-performance culture while focusing on workflow design, process enhancement, vendor relations, and change management.Championed internal talent development initiatives (80/20), spearheaded employer branding strategies, community outreach, and forged partnerships within the tech community (e.g., LA .Net User Group, JS/LA, OWASP).Oversaw internship programs and university/campus recruiting, actively engaged in executive recruitment for VPs and C-level positions, handling sourcing, negotiations, and closures.Collaborated closely with the executive team, advising C-level leaders based on data insights, market assessments, trends, and new technologies like HackerRank, RoleBot, and HireVue.Instrumental in multiple business and systems integrations supporting Verizon's acquisition projects, notably Yahoo! and Volicon. Played a pivotal role in data design, management, analysis, hiring projections, and delivering talent/data reports to upper management.

Embarked on full-cycle recruiting in a vibrant, high-paced recruiting agency, swiftly mastering technical recruitment and emerging as a top performer within a short span.Actively engaged in the Los Angeles tech community, facilitating placements of technical talent and contractors at renowned client sites including CAA, Technicolor, Disney, Fox, Guthy-Renker, Paramount, Sony, Herbalife, and numerous startups.Handled recruitment across a broad spectrum of technical domains: from Application Programmers, Software Engineers, and Web Developers to Project Managers, QA, and Technical Writers, showcasing proficiency in diverse technical roles.Gained expertise in both the psychological and operational aspects of recruiting, understanding the intricacies of human interaction alongside operational efficiency.Contributed to the "Los Angeles .Net User Group," facilitating monthly meetings and enhancing connections within the tech community. Developed an extensive network by actively participating in various industry events and joining multiple "Meet Up" groups on a consistent basis.

Offered film editing expertise, innovative marketing strategies, and creative vision to impactful campaigns for projects like Invictus, Avatar, and GI Joe.Collaborated closely with producers, providing direct input and editing prowess, contributing significantly to the final product's quality.Demonstrated success in client management, effectively liaising with industry giants like Fox, Paramount, and Disney, ensuring seamless collaboration to meet project objectives and strict deadlines.

Represented Washington at UN meetings in Geneva, delivering insightful analyses and reports crucial for strategic decision-making.Drafted comprehensive documents for Senior Foreign Service Officers, contributing to informed decision-making processes.Collaborated closely with UN organizations including RCRC, UNHCR, and WFP, facilitating U.S. initiatives in providing aid to refugees and internally displaced persons globally.Played a pivotal role in communication and coordination efforts, leveraging partnerships with UN entities to support humanitarian endeavors worldwide.