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La Trinidad, Provincia De Buenos Aires, AR

Hirehuman is a talent acquisition solutions provider dedicated to helping startups and growing businesses scale. I leverage my background in organizational psychology and over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition to create comprehensive, human-centered, and agile solutions that place people at the center of everything, prioritizing their needs.

San Francisco Bay Area, US

StartupExperts is an invite-only community of experienced HR, Finance, and Ops leaders who understand that while we may often be 'teams of one' or lead small teams at individual companies, we all regularly encounter the same business challenges. We believe that, collectively, we are stronger when we support each other. As a community of professionals, we.

Fairfax, VA, US

• Bixal is a global human experience consulting organization leading digital transformation and international development solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere. Taking a people-absolutely-first approach.
• Led a high-performing talent acquisition team in managing full-cycle global recruiting for various positions.
• Implemented agile hiring practices and established relevant KPIs to enhance talent acquisition.
• Collected and analyzed data to identify areas for improvement and fostered cross-functional collaboration.
• Established a robust internship program emphasizing diversity and brand exposure.
• Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies aligned with company-wide goals.

Fairfax, VA, US

• Took on dual roles of recruitment and team leadership, actively participating in sourcing, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding both U.S. and internationally based team members for Bixal's internal operations and.
• Recruited and oversaw full-cycle recruitment for roles in Human-Centered Design (UI, UX, CX), Technology (Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering), Marketing & Engagement, Content Strategy, Strategic.
• Successfully recruited and oversaw full-cycle recruitment for several government agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security.

Fairfax, VA, US

• Conducted the full-cycle recruitment process for both US-based and international team members within Bixal and for various clients.
• Carried out full-cycle recruitment for roles in Human-Centered Design (UI, UX, CX), Technology (Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering), Marketing & Engagement, Content Strategy, Strategic.
• Facilitated full-cycle recruitment for several government agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA).

Miraflores, Lima, PE

• CNPC is China's largest oil and gas producer and supplier, with a significant presence in Peru since 1993.
• Worked closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop tailored talent acquisition strategies.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting roles on job boards and social media, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting pre-screens, coordinating interviews and assessments, and overseeing.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate candidates' English proficiency for language-specific roles.
• Provided regular reports to stakeholders, offering insights into recruitment progress and key metrics for informed decision-making.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

• D2 Engineering is an experienced engineering firm with 25+ years of industry expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design systems.
• Enhanced human resources and talent acquisition functions, streamlining processes from candidate screening to payroll management.
• Developed standardized job description templates, Hiring Manager interview guides, and employee assessment methods to elevate the quality of candidate selection.
• Optimized the onboarding process to include comprehensive training sessions, resulting in decreased turnover and smoother transitions for new hires.
• Implemented a training program for Hiring Managers and Supervisors to improve interviewing skills, ensuring consistency, legal compliance, and interview validity.

College Park, MD, US

As a study session leader for Experimental Psychology, I provided tailored support to undergraduate students by conducting group and individual review sessions that addressed their unique needs. My teaching style prioritized a human-centered approach that guided students through the process of designing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating.

• Prepared and modified electrical design layouts using 2D AutoCAD for submittal and construction, based on rough sketches, marked-up copies, and/or verbal instructions provided by engineers and architects.
• Worked closely with engineers to develop electrical drawings and layouts for 450+ electrical projects.
• Prioritized workload and managed conflicting demands, consistently meeting strict project deadlines as part of a team or independently.
• Commended by the CEO for working with CAD drafters to ensure consistency and accuracy in all deliverables.

• Recruited domestic and international employees for client projects and oversaw their deliverables to ensure compliance with key project dates.
• Collaborated with Project Managers to maintain alignment between deliverables, the project scope, and contractual obligations.

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Architectural Technology