Talent Acquisition Manager – CraftMark Bakery (May 2022-Oct 2022 – Relocated due to divorce - strong references) • Authored long and short-term Talent Acquisition strategies – increased hires by 121%, decreased turnover by 44%.
- Created and implemented marketing strategy through partnerships with Telemundo, multiple radio stations and agencies - bolstered candidate pipeline by 150%.
- Drove initiative to remove unnecessary barriers for new employees. Provided resources and support teams to ensure training and productivity was achieved – reflected in bottom line through retention and percent staffed.
- Revitalized hiring process and improved candidate experience – reduced time-to-fill from 40 to 28 days, acceptance rate increased by 50%. Logistics and Transportation Specialist – U.S. Air Force (Jan 2004-Present) • Directed operations for distribution of more than 4 million tons of cargo on 7 deployments to high ops-tempo, war environments spanning 7 countries – led groups of up to 70 members.
- Instructor for Safety-of-Flight inspections, Hazardous Material certification, and cargo preparation.
- Establishes standards, delivers feedback, and rewards/disciplines subordinates accordingly. Identifies and addresses the need for personnel training based on mission requirements, thus diminishing inefficiencies.
- Authored Leadership Development Program – ‘Supervisor to Leaders’ with foundation based on Diversity & Inclusion.
Bilingual Talent Acquisition
Specialist – Christensen Farms (Oct 2020-May 2022) • Responsible for life cycle recruiting – achieved 80% retention rate during COVID pandemic in high turnover industry and hires surpassed average 6-month tenure.
- Prioritized recruiting efforts based on metrics, collaborated with Hiring Managers and developed/applied best methods for reaching candidates based on area and demographics.
- Hired domestically and internationally – ensured compliance to NAFTA Visa Program regulations.
- Promoted esprit de corps through Latino LEAPP Program with ‘Spotlights’, broader Facebook presence, translated employee resources, and increased podcast.
Fleet
Manager/Recruiting Specialist – J&RSchugel Trucking, Inc. (Dec 2012-Jan 2016/Sep 2019-Oct 2020) • Recruit and screen applicants through database, networking, internet recruiting sources, cold calls, social media and employee referrals – over 240 calls and 20 hires per month.
- Responsible for working one on one with operations for weekly updates on available positions within the company.
- Led bilingual hiring team with focus on hiring Spanish-speaking candidates to meet recruitment goals in high turnover/shortage-stricken industry.
- Directly responsible for productivity/generation of revenue, accomplishment of equipment maintenance, and the retention of 40-50 drivers. Area Manager – Wal-Mart Supply Chain/Logistics (May 2017-Sep 2019) • Directed operations for 20 associates and ensured that associate and customer concerns were addressed.
- Generated daily scheduling and efficiency report to determine root causes and determine trends.
- Supervised and developed associates and leaders in area of responsibility.
- Drove corporate Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives – led with a focus on understanding
