Alejandra Garcia
BRIDGEPORT
Summary
University relations and talent acquisition professional with experience building national recruiting programs and leading internship initiatives. Experience in full-cycle recruiting, DEI-driven programming, talent acquisition strategies, candidate screening, and interview coordination. Previous work experience includes developing strategies to attract top talent, improving time-to-hire ratios, and contributing to overall organizational growth. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Specialist
FCP Live-In
Stratford
04.2026 - Current
- • Conduct 50+ outbound calls daily to source and engage qualified caregiver candidates
• Perform initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and fit
• Coordinate and schedule second-round interviews with hiring teams
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Verify I-9 employment eligibility and ensure compliance with hiring regulations
• Execute background checks and support end-to-end onboarding processes
University Relations Recruiter
CooperSurgical
Trumbull
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Partnered with hiring managers to align university recruitment strategy with staffing needs, driving hiring initiatives forward.
- Built diverse candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter and Handshake.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting nationwide, from career fairs to offer preparation, ensuring a seamless and engaging process for all candidates.
- Led the Global Summer Internship Program, professional development, and DEI initiatives to create an inclusive experience.
Talent Acquisition Intern
CooperSurgical
Trumbull
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated internship program logistics, development workshops and created a DEI resource directory.
Admissions Representative
University of Connecticut
Storrs
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Represented the University nationally at recruitment events, serving as liaison between prospective students and institutional leadership.
- Evaluated applications using academic and extracurricular data to make admissions decisions.
HR Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched generational workforce trends and contributed insights into engagement strategies.
Student Support Specialist
University of Connecticut
Storrs
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported operational functions including budget management and event logistics.
- Executed large-scale programming for first-generation, international, and diverse student communities.
- Monitored participation metrics and tracked engagement outcome.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Economics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Administrative Support: Calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting
- Project Management: Internship program leadership, onboarding coordination, cross-functional collaboration
- Technology: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Workspace, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, Oracle, Slate, Paycom, Indeed
- Operations: KPI tracking, budget management, data analysis, event planning
Timeline
Recruiting Specialist
FCP Live-In
04.2026 - Current
University Relations Recruiter
CooperSurgical
08.2024 - 12.2025
Talent Acquisition Intern
CooperSurgical
05.2024 - 08.2024
Admissions Representative
University of Connecticut
07.2023 - 02.2024
HR Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Support Specialist
University of Connecticut
01.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Economics
University of Connecticut