Ana Linares
Lead
Bothell,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and positive professional with a passion for building relationships and expanding business. Looking to transfer skills to an Account Executive role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead, Talent Acquisition
Slalom
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their staffing needs and provide targeted recruitment support.
- Generated a consistent pipeline of high-quality candidates by leveraging various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Met quarterly hiring goals and was a top performer with 49 hires in one year.
- Established long-term relationships with external agencies to guarantee access to diverse talent pools when needed.
- Earned my promotion to Lead within one year of being in my role.
Senior Analyst, Talent Acquisition
Slalom
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Increased overall profitability by identifying inefficiencies within existing systems and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Collaborated with HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.
Senior Associate Recruiter
Vaco
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked efficiently in a fast-pace and rapidly changing environment
- Leveraged industry expertise to provide valuable insights during internal discussions, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for clients.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Increased diversity hiring initiatives through targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with professional organizations catering to underrepresented groups.
Technical Recruiter
Populus Group
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
- Provided valuable training resources for new hires to bolster team skills efficiently while offering ongoing support throughout tenure within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
- Reduced time-to-hire by developing targeted job advertisements and leveraging social media platforms for wider reach.
- Implemented innovative recruitment techniques to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets, staying ahead of industry trends.
Technical Recruiter
Vaco
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Built relationships with colleges and universities to stay informed on new technical talent.
- Took ownership of West Coast Accounts to develop relationships with startup hiring managers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify and source technical talent for multiple industries.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Loews Hotels
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Achieved customer satisfaction through prompt response to inquiries, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on product launches, ensuring successful rollouts and strong initial sales performance.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular follow-ups, ensuring timely renewals and upselling opportunities.
- Streamlined internal communication for increased efficiency between the sales and marketing teams.
- Increased lead generation by executing innovative outbound strategies, such as cold calling and email campaigns.
Education
BA in Communications -
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Business Development
Client Relationship Building
Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
Lead, Talent Acquisition
Slalom
01.2023 - Current
Senior Analyst, Talent Acquisition
Slalom
11.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Associate Recruiter
Vaco
02.2021 - 11.2021
Technical Recruiter
Populus Group
08.2020 - 02.2021
Technical Recruiter
Vaco
08.2019 - 05.2020
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Loews Hotels
09.2017 - 08.2019
BA in Communications -
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2010 - 12.2014