Ana Santamaria
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Recruiting Operations professional with 4+ years of experience supporting senior-level hiring in large, complex organizations. Experienced in candidate research support, pipeline tracking, ATS management, and confidential hiring coordination. Known for strong attention to detail, discretion, and effective partnership with recruiters and HR leaders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Coordinator Operations
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, NC
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Supported research and identification of qualified candidates through inbound review, pipeline organization, and recruiter collaboration
- Maintained and tracked candidate pipelines in ATS systems, ensuring accurate documentation, status updates, and engagement tracking
- Coordinated interviews and candidate communications for senior stakeholders, managing scheduling, and follow-ups
- Assisted recruiters with candidate pre-qualification, screening coordination, and search logistics
Recruiting Coordinator
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, NC
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported talent pipeline development by organizing candidate information, tracking engagement, and assisting recruiters with search workflows
- Initiated and tracked background checks, rehire screening, and onboarding documentation
- Assisted with process improvements that enhanced candidate experience, search efficiency, and documentation accuracy
Human Resources Assistant Trainee
Red Hat, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated interviews and supported recruiting operations across North America and LATAM in a global, distributed environment
- Supported Talent Acquisition projects by researching best practices, and contributing to operational improvements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Meredith College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Executive Search Support & Research
- Talent Mapping & Pipeline Tracking
- Candidate Engagement & Communication
- ATS and CRM Management (Workday, Avature, Phenom)
- Confidential & Sensitive Hiring Processes
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interview Coordination for Senior Roles
- Data Accuracy & Reporting Support
Timeline
Recruiting Coordinator Operations
Cisco
08.2023 - 01.2026
Recruiting Coordinator
Cisco
06.2021 - 08.2023
Human Resources Assistant Trainee
Red Hat, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Meredith College