CHRISTINE DOMINGUEZ
Draper,UT
Summary
A dedicated and practical professional with over 15 years experience in Human Resources. Seeking to return to Human Resources after 11 years as a full-time mother. Highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Talented at building and maintaining strong working relationships across all levels of an organization with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Specialist
The Barber School by Tim Hite
Midvale, Utah
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Guided students through the full financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, verification, and eligibility determination.
- Counseled students on aid options, balances, payment plans, and academic progress requirements.
- Processed student financial aid awards and packages, corrections, disbursements, and return-to-title IV (R2T4) calculations.
- Provided one-on-one counseling to students regarding financial aid program eligibility, options, and requirements.
- Educated students on loan repayment options and deadlines.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from students, parents, and staff members about financial aid policies and procedures in person, via phone, and/or email.
- Collaborated closely with admissions and student services teams to support enrollment and retention efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding financial aid programs.
- Created new processes and revised existing ones in order to increase efficiency in the department.
Corporate Recruiter
TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP
Long Beach, CA
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Sourced candidates through various platforms, including job boards, networking, cold calling, job fairs, external recruitment agencies, and employee referrals.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted in-depth interviews, and evaluated candidate qualifications and company fit.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities in Applicant Tracking System.
- Checked references, conducted background checks, and coordinated drug testing for successful applicants prior to start date.
- Negotiated salary and benefits packages with candidates.
- Provided a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE
Santa Ana, CA
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Recruited mortgage industry professionals for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wholesale Division.
- Filled positions include Underwriters, Jr. Underwriters, funders, and loan document specialists.
- Organized and delivered on-boarding training for all new hires.
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
PACIFIC LIFE
Newport Beach, CA
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Full life-cycle recruiting for technical and professional exempt level positions in the Real Estate, Annuities and Mutual Funds, Investment Management and Corporate Divisions.
- Filled technical, accounting, real estate, compliance and investment management positions.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to clarify and define job descriptions, corporate 'fit,' timelines, interview process, salary range, and recruiting strategies..
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
TALBERT MEDICAL GROUP
Fountain Valley, CA
10.2007 - 11.2007
- Full life-cycle recruiting for healthcare professionals at 11 medical centers throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.
- Filled positions include Family Practice Physician, RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, Lab Supervisor, Radiology Technologist, Care Case Manager, and Medical Coder.
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
ZC STERLING INSURANCE AGENCY
Irvine, CA
10.2006 - 03.2007
- Full life cycle recruiting for technical, exempt and non-exempt level positions throughout the organization.
- Filled positions include Mainframe Computer Operator, Network Engineer, Underwriter, Claims Processor, Client Support Representative.
HR Business Unit Consultant
ALTICOR
Buena Park, CA
03.2001 - 10.2005
- Functioned as an HR Generalist supporting 250 employees in vitamin manufacturing plant.
- Collaborated closely with HR staff and client management to identify and implement appropriate HR solutions to support dynamic and changing business needs.
- Consulted with managers on employee relations, conflict resolution and performance management issues, providing solutions that ensured employee relations within a diverse client base were healthy and supportive of change.
- Provided leadership and education to managers and employees on the application of company policies and procedures.
- Frequently presented training and/or provided counsel on various HR topics to client groups during weekly staff and monthly department meetings.
- Recruited for exempt and non-exempt positions within manufacturing client groups.
- Updated and reformatted job descriptions, ensuring compliance with ADA regulations.
- Designed, updated, implemented and administered human resources policies, programs and practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Effective communicator
- Strong relationship builder
- Positive, friendly personality
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Languages
Speak, read and write Spanish fluently
Timeline
Financial Aid Specialist
The Barber School by Tim Hite
05.2023 - 01.2025
Corporate Recruiter
TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP
03.2010 - 01.2012
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE
05.2009 - 07.2009
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
PACIFIC LIFE
03.2008 - 12.2008
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
TALBERT MEDICAL GROUP
10.2007 - 11.2007
Corporate Recruiter - Independent Contractor
ZC STERLING INSURANCE AGENCY
10.2006 - 03.2007
HR Business Unit Consultant
ALTICOR
03.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brigham Young University