Citlali Lafarga
Raleigh,NC
Summary
A seasoned Technical Recruiter with 10+ years of experience driving strategic talent acquisition initiatives, building high-performing teams, and optimizing recruitment lifecycles across diverse markets. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to connect with diverse talent pools and contribute to organizational success globally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Recruiter
EarnIn
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Built the inaugural team of eight engineers in Mexico, recruiting talent for Platform Engineering, Mobile, and Security teams, driving EarnIn's expansion into a new region
- Engaged and secured passive candidates through advanced sourcing techniques, ensuring a robust pipeline of top-tier professionals, including Senior Software Engineers, Mobile Engineers, Helpdesk Specialists, JIRA/Confluence Administrators, and Senior Security Operations Engineers
- Achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate, reducing average time-to-fill by 25% while enhancing candidate satisfaction
- Collaborated with Hiring Managers to define hiring priorities and align talent acquisition strategies with organizational growth objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in hiring efficiency
- Implemented diverse sourcing methods (Boolean search, social media, and industry networking), identifying and attracting over 200+ potential candidates, fueling sustained growth for the engineering team
Technical Recruiter
Tango
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Led the full recruitment lifecycle for LATAM technical engineering roles, including Front End, Fullstack, Mobile Engineers, and DevOps positions, ensuring a seamless hiring process from sourcing to onboarding for high-profile clients
- Conducted in-depth benchmark analyses of benefits landscapes, providing data-driven insights that guided leadership decisions and enhanced organizational competitiveness
- Developed and proposed innovative compensation schemes that aligned with market trends, boosting offer acceptance rates and ensuring candidate satisfaction
- Optimized recruitment workflows by leveraging ATS platforms and other tools to streamline operations, improving data accuracy and reducing time-to-hire by 15%
Technical Recruiter & HR
Akvelon, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Played a key role in Reddit's regional expansion by recruiting top talent, achieving a 44% profit increase with initial hires
- Orchestrated the entire recruitment journey, hiring Front-end engineer0, Fullstack Engineers and ensuring their smooth onboarding
- Led recruitment efforts for the company's inaugural expansion into Mexico
Recruitment Consultant - Various Roles
McGraw-Hill Education, Adecco Professional, C.H. Robinson
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Executed nationwide headhunting initiatives across LATAM for Sales, Digital Learning Consultants, and Senior Level positions
- Delivered service portfolio presentations, increasing client engagement and new business opportunities
- Leveraged media channels and databases to align top-tier talent with client needs
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Universidad Anáhuac
01.2012
High School Diploma -
Tecnológico De Monterrey
01.2007
Skills
- Technical sourcing
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding processes
- Job posting optimization
- Diversity and inclusion
- Boolean search
- Data-driven decision making
- Performance metrics analysis
- Talent acquisition plans
- Passive candidate outreach
Certification
Tech Sourcing Course, AmazingHiring, 06/01/20
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
EarnIn
06.2022 - 12.2023
Technical Recruiter
Tango
05.2021 - 06.2022
Technical Recruiter & HR
Akvelon, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2021
Recruitment Consultant - Various Roles
McGraw-Hill Education, Adecco Professional, C.H. Robinson
01.2014 - 01.2016
Tech Sourcing Course, AmazingHiring, 06/01/20
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Universidad Anáhuac
High School Diploma -
Tecnológico De Monterrey
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