Danielle Vazquez
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am a Diversity Technical Recruiter and Human Resources leader with 10 years of experience driving inclusive hiring practices. I'm driven by the power of human potential. I specialize in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, and optimizing HR processes to ensure equitable outcomes. Strategic Technical Recruiter with strong background in IT industries and software development environments. Demonstrated skills in sourcing, screening and placing top-tier candidates within competitive markets. Known for fostering positive candidate experiences, building solid client relationships, and contributing to overall team success. Primed to facilitate growth and enhance recruiting efforts of any fast-paced tech organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veteran Technical Recruiter
Military Technical Recruiting
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted interviews to assess skills and cultural fit for technical roles.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes.
- Developed relationships with military organizations to enhance candidate pipelines.
- Coordinated recruitment events and job fairs focused on technical positions.
- Sourced candidates through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and requirements.
- Created job postings that accurately described the roles and responsibilities of each position being filled.
- Researched competitive salary data to ensure competitive offers are made to potential hires.
Recruiter
Purple Cow Recruiting
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Sourced and screened candidates for diverse roles across multiple industries.
- Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems for managing candidate information efficiently.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
Diversity Recruiter
Rangam Consultants
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for individuals with neurodivergence and disabilities for prominent clients ensuring inclusive hiring practices.
- Conduct interviews and interview preps with all candidates via Microsoft Teams/ Zoom.
- Developed job postings and promotional materials for various platforms.
- Provided guidance to junior recruiters, sharing best practices and recruitment strategies.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process, from job posting to candidate screening, interview coordination, and providing placement recommendations to Account Managers.
Contracted Talent Advisor
People Science
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Devised and executed a targeted communication and marketing strategy, improving talent attraction and sourcing.
- Employed advanced sourcing methods to identify and engage with top-tier candidates, enhancing networking effectiveness.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define talent needs and requirements.
Human Resources Director
Collis Roofing
Longwood, United States
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed human resources operations, resolving inquiries regarding billing, collections, claims, disability leave, employment law, oversaw hiring, terminations, and onboarding of all new hires.
- Administered yearly enrollment for all company employees, responsible for picking new health vendors for the company.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with company goals.
- Facilitated employee training programs to enhance skill development and compliance.
- Oversaw performance management processes for all departments within the organization.
- Oversaw payroll processing and conducted wage surveys to ensure competitive compensation packages.
Human Resources Director
EmployU, Inc
Casselberry, United States
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with leadership to create strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Administered benefits programs ensuring employee satisfaction and retention efforts.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote an equitable work environment.
- Investigated incidents of workplace harassment or discrimination complaints.
- Drafted job descriptions and prepared job postings for open positions.
- Managed employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees in all departments.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets related to staffing needs.
- Oversaw payroll processing and conducted wage surveys to ensure competitive compensation packages.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees.
- Maintained relationships with vendors related to recruitment services such as background check providers or staffing agencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Kissimmee, FLSkills
- Candidate screening
- Interview coordination
- Recruitment marketing
- Applicant tracking
- Salary negotiation
- Technical sourcing
- Onboarding
- Records management
- Diversity hiring
- Customer service
- FMLA compliance
- Benefits administration
- Claims processing expertise
- Applicant tracking systems ATS
- CRM systems
- Full cycle recruiting
- Advanced interviewing techniques
- Microsoft suite proficient
- Servant leadership
Certification
- AI for Organizational Leaders by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Generative AI Fundamentals
- Zendesk Customer Service Professional
- Diverse Talent in Recruiting and Hiring
- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Recruiting Veterans
- Unconscious Bias
- SHRM Foundation Veterans at Work
Timeline
Veteran Technical Recruiter
Military Technical Recruiting
07.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Purple Cow Recruiting
04.2025 - 07.2025
Diversity Recruiter
Rangam Consultants
11.2021 - 07.2024
Contracted Talent Advisor
People Science
07.2021 - 11.2021
Human Resources Director
Collis Roofing
09.2020 - 06.2021
Human Resources Director
EmployU, Inc
02.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
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