CARRIE CUADRA

Talent Acquisition Manager specializing in full-cycle recruitment across Corporate Finance, Security, AV, Construction, and Amazon dedicated accounts, from entry-level to C-suite .

• Collaborated with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and define job requirements effectively.
• Develop strategic relationships with technical schools such as UEI, engaging in job fairs, resulting in hiring recent grads here at IES.
• Ensure all onboarding steps are completed before the start date.
• Streamlined candidate screening process using ATS software to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-fill positions.
• Manage various ATS systems such as ICIMS and IESOS, ensuring HR compliance.
• Maintain solid relationships with candidates, asking for referrals to gain additional candidates for projects.
• Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices in sourcing and interviewing techniques.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness of hiring strategies and made data-driven improvements.
• Conducted regular check-ins with new hires during their probationary period to address any concerns or challenges early on, promoting long-term employee retention rates.
• Negotiated offers with selected candidates, balancing both company budget constraints and individual salary expectations for mutually beneficial agreements.

• Led talent acquisition efforts for the West Coast Region and Mining Division, overseeing 50+ active requisitions.
• Collaborated daily with HR stakeholders to optimize the hiring process and accelerate time-to-hire.
• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to qualify candidates from entry-level to senior leadership via advanced phone and video assessments.
• Deployed targeted sourcing strategies on LinkedIn and Indeed to engage passive and active top talent.
• Translated recruitment data into actionable insights via weekly presentations for senior executives.
• Championed operational efficiency to sustain a healthy pipeline and consistently meet the 60-day time-to-fill KPI.
• Mitigated legal and compliance risks by executing daily requisition maintenance in Taleo per OFCCP guideline

• Oversaw the Thales Aerospace MSP Program, managing end-to-end talent acquisition and compliance for all contingent workers.
• Led weekly alignment meetings with 25+ suppliers, driving contract value, monitoring service levels, and providing performance coaching or disciplinary action to ensure top-tier vendor output.
• Mentored and managed 100+ contingent workers, actively handling performance evaluations, dress code adherence, and the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Executed full-lifecycle recruiting across diverse business functions, including Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, and Executive Management. [1]
• Partnered closely with hiring managers to build trust, resolve hiring bottlenecks, and deliver strategic candidate recommendations.
• Designed and delivered training procedures for hiring managers to streamline onboarding and align them with broader Talent Acquisition initiatives
• Created and distributed comprehensive weekly reports
• Reduced Time-to-Fill by 62%: Accelerated the hiring process from 50 days down to 19 days within the first 8 months.
• Exceeded Fill-Ratio Targets: Achieved a 93% fill ratio in Q3 and increased performance to a 97% fill ratio in Q4 (since joining in May 2017).utilizing advanced Excel to present actionable hiring metrics and workforce data to executive leadership.

• Directed multi-site remote recruiting operations for major Dell corporate and production facilities.
• Mentored and upskilled in-house recruitment teams on advanced sourcing strategies, ATS management, and evolving HR regulations.
• Partnered with hiring managers via weekly strategic alignments to review workforce performance and forecast pipeline needs.
• Traveled nationwide to build relationships with Dell leadership, forge IT school partnerships, and execute targeted job fairs.
• Led full-cycle recruiting and client relations across multiple US sites (OK, TN, TX), scaling from a Tier 2 vendor to the preferred Tier 1 partner within 3 months. [1]
• Managed a high-volume portfolio of 50+ concurrent requisitions, placing 300+ professionals annually across diverse corporate and technical sectors,
• Revenue Growth: Earned "Recruiter of the Year" for 6 consecutive years (2011–2016), consistently exceeding revenue targets by 112% and generating $2.5M in annual Gross Margin.
• Vendor Status: Maintained exclusive Tier 1 preferred vendor status for 7 consecutive years through exceptional service delivery.
• Audit Excellence: Secured Dell’s 100% Compliance Award every year from 2010 to 2017, consistently surpassing audit expectations.