Astrid Gornés
Columbus,OH
Summary
Talent recruitment and acquisition professional with experience developing and executing recruiting plans within both agency and in-house settings. Manage all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement and on-boarding. Creatively source high-caliber candidates by leveraging recruiting software, social media, cold calling and employee referrals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Quay Australia
Columbus, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Sourced and screened candidates for Retail and Corporate roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gosh Enterprises, Charley's - Bibibop, Lenny's - Solar Planet
Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Lead in-house recruiting for National Market operations comprised of corporate headquarter, plus the 44 restaurants of Bibibop , 10 of Charley’s and 2 Lenny’s stores across 10 states
- Partner with hiring managers to discern workforce needs; define job parameters; outline desired qualifications; and source, screen, interview and select best-option candidates for skilled/technical trades, management positions and support staff openings
- Recruiting Management: Filled 400 positions within first year of hire, meeting deadline to ensure the on-time, fully staffed grand opening of new 5 openings stores
- Matched the right candidates to the right jobs, winning commendations from Organization President and CEO for recruiting quality workers
- HR Support: Valued for versatile skill-set as a “floater” within HR department, filling in when needed to assist with payroll, administration, new-hire orientation, Spanish translations and other HR functions.
Staffing Supervisor
Belflex Staffing Network
Columbus, OH
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Hired by leading search firm to land new corporate accounts and expand existing customer relationships while managing recruiting projects for contracted engagements
- Detailed Job Descriptions Job Ads & Online Postings
- Pre-Employment Testing Talent Pool Sourcing
- Candidate Pre-Screening Behavioral-Based Interviewing
- Reference Checks Orientation & Onboarding
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Senior Communication Specialist
Petroleum of Venezuela S.A
Caracas, Venezuela
09.2006 - 01.2015
- Cover a range of energy area ( Operations, Events, Ministry) as a full-time general assignment reporter for the corporation
- Singled out as one of the most prolific writers and productive story contributors among reporting staff
- Provided compelling coverage of both anticipated and spontaneous news for print and online media
- Earned commendations for excellence in writing, reporting, photojournalism and infographics.
- Prepared event communications for special events, took photographs during event, and promoted on web and periodical channels.
- Handled inbound contacts and provided customer service according to departmental policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Interamerican University of Panama
Panama City, Panama03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arturo Michelena Univeristy
Valencia, Venezuela12.2006
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Effective Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Strategic Planning
- Candidate Sourcing & Screening
- Exempt & Non-Exempt Staffing
- High Volume Staffing
- Placement & Onboarding
- Social Media Recruiting Tools
- ATS & Recruiting Software
- Employee Hiring
- Employee Orientation
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Talent Management
- Offer Letter Drafting
Affiliations
- Volunteer Member, Prospánica - Columbus, OH
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Hobbies
- Musician
- Writer
- Volunteer
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Quay Australia
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gosh Enterprises, Charley's - Bibibop, Lenny's - Solar Planet
10.2019 - 01.2022
Staffing Supervisor
Belflex Staffing Network
10.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Communication Specialist
Petroleum of Venezuela S.A
09.2006 - 01.2015
MBA - Marketing Management
Interamerican University of Panama
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arturo Michelena Univeristy
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