Carlos Fernandez
Senior Technical Recruiter
Miami,FL
Summary
Results-driven technical recruiter with over 5+ years of experience specializing in sourcing top-tier talent for technology, IT, data, AI, software engineering, and product teams. Proven expertise in scaling startups, enhancing candidate experience, and driving DEI initiatives that boost diversity by more than 50%.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Royal Caribbean Group
05.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and interviewing to offer extensions for our IT/Tech, Data Analytics and AI, E-commerce, and Digital teams
- Achieved 60+ tech hires in my first year including; Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineers, Senior Manager IT Delivery, Senior Technical Product Manager, Manager - Agile Delivery, Lead- Software Engineer - Android, Manager- Software Engineering, Data Engineer, Lead - E-comm Content Strategist, Lead - Software Engineer IOS, Manager - Digital Products, Senior Product Owners, Analyst-International Marketing, Java Developer, Senior DevOps Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and IT Project / Program Managers
- Saved RCG over $150k by providing Hiring Managers an excellent service, hiring top talent, and being the agency of choice
- Reduced the number of interviews per candidate by 20%, thus improving the candidate experience by collaborating closely with our Global TA team, Sourcers, Onboarding, Comp, and HRBPs
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency
- Implemented recruiting practices at RCG such as; candidate feedback tracking, helping to ensure equitable interview processes, and created recruiting SOP, as well as templates for COI checks which led to a 92% candidate satisfaction rating
- Used boolean string sourcing techniques to source candidates from our internal database helping to place passive candidates in new roles across the organization
- Advised hiring managers using real-time market data and competitive intelligence to recalibrate compensation and leveling, resulting in higher offer acceptance rates and reduced time-to-fill
Talent Acquisition Recruiter III
The University of Florida
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Hired for roles such as: Data Analyst, Controller Associate, Director of Digital Engagement and Comms., Social Media Manager, Director of Development/Advancement, Development Assistant, and IT Administer
- Streamlined the recruitment process by implementing automated tools such as Calendly, virtual business cards, etc, resulting in a 15% reduction in time to hire
- Created our first-ever LinkedIn employer page and targeted marketing campaigns that effectively attracted the top talent needed to fill open roles
- Utilized innovative sourcing techniques on LinkedIn Recruiter and placed jobs postings in various new sites including internet/intranet sites, social networks, and community boards, increasing our applicant pool by 25%
- Represented UF Advancement at recruiting events (e.g., CASE conferences, and UF job fairs) by managing a booth, networking, creating leads, which increased our Early Career applicants by 10%
Technical Recruiter
Future
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to interviewing, to offer, and beyond! Hired for technical and non-technical roles while providing a great candidate experience
- Successfully hired over 224 employees within a fast-growing start-up including; Product Managers, Front-end, Back-end, and Full Stack Engineers, Data Analytics Engineers, Finance Managers, Head of Loyalty, Head of Growth Marketing, Email Marketing Managers, People Ops Assoc., Payroll Admins, HRBPs, and E.As
- Helped Future grow by 2x in less than 2 years, from 201 to +400 employees
- Helped double our Employee Engagement score from a 4 to an 8 by actively engaging in employer branding initiatives to showcase and champion company culture implementing Slack social groups, and hosting engagement and cultural events via Zoom and social media channels.
- Utilized various sourcing methods to help build a robust and diverse talent pipeline, increasing our applicant pool by over 30%. I joined professional network groups, leveraged employee referrals, and used social media and LinkedIn Recruiter to expand our talent pipeline.
- Compiled, analyzed, and presented recruiting metrics/data to support business decisions and plan for future hiring plans
Recruiter, Team Lead
Future
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for all non-technical roles from sourcing to offer
- Managed one junior recruiter, facilitated weekly meetings, and bi-weekly one-on-ones, set KPIs, and led key recruiting projects
- Implemented and ran our monthly interview training sessions to help coach our new and existing hiring managers on best interview practices
- Created our first-ever recruiting playbook that included our best practices, interview guides, and referral programs, that aligned with our recruitment and organizational goals
- Increased our diverse applicant pool by 20% by implementing a top-of-funnel strategy, including posting job listings to new and diverse job boards, joining diverse professional groups, and attending networking webinars
- Decreased our average time to fill by 7 days and increased candidate satisfaction scores by 10% by delivering more touch points as well as faster communication between interviews
- Implemented successful DEI strategies to increase our underrepresented minority groups at Future. I helped create an employee referral bonus that increased our underrepresented minority groups at Future by 1.5x
Recruiter
Future
07.2019 - 07.2020
- As the first and only internal recruiter, I managed full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer, hiring for non-technical roles
- Negotiated competitive salary packages resulting in Future growing by 2.3x in less than 1 year, from 75 to 174 employees
- Decreased our time to fill from 21 days to 12 days for our Performance Coaching role
- Helped create recruitment marketing materials and increased our social platform engagement by 20%
- I acted as an external rep for Future and our People team, ensuring a positive experience with potential candidates during in-person marketing and recruiting events
- Onboarding: trained and mentored new hires for best practices and increasing their long-term success
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Kinesiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
- ATS; Greenhouse, Lever, SuccessFactors
- Data-driven talent strategy
- Sourcing Tools; Boolean Strings, LinkedIn Recruiter, Resourceio, GEM, social media
- Employment law & HR affairs, Visa/sponsorship expertise (H-1B, OPT, STEM)
- Talent market mapping, compensation benchmarking
- Compensation/offer negotiations
- Leadership and management skills
- Startup recruitment and marketing
- Bilingual; English and Spanish
- Training, development, and mentorship
Certification
GBD Talent - Sourcing Accelerator Bootcamp
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Royal Caribbean Group
05.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Recruiter III
The University of Florida
10.2023 - 05.2024
Technical Recruiter
Future
01.2022 - 09.2023
Recruiter, Team Lead
Future
07.2020 - 01.2022
Recruiter
Future
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Kinesiology
University of Florida
01.2012 - 12.2016
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