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Jennifer Vargas

Long Beach,California

Summary

Self-directed and innovative thinker with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems. Seeking a Senior level Recruiter role with the opportunity for new challenges, professional development, and advancement. Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Experienced recruiting professional with expertise in team management, employee development and pipeline maintenance. Skilled at placing new hires in key positions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Brookfield Properties
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2022 - 09.2022


  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.

Supervising Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reborn Cabinets Inc
Anaheim, CA
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent
  • Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress
  • Sourced and screened candidates for Sales and Corporate roles and worked with Managers to evaluate best additions to their teams, offers and onboarding
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
  • Implemented improvements to reduce company outsourcing costs
  • Implemented career website, recruitment selection tools and toolkits for onboarding and individual development plans

Registered Behavior Technician

Centria Healthcare
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan

Senior Associate Recruiter

World Financial Group
Brea, CA
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Interact with senior and mid-level management on a consistent basis to ensure overall priorities are correctly assessed and processes are understood
  • Demonstrated track record of name generation, sourcing, cold calling, and maintaining successful hiring of mid-level and executive-level candidates in a highly competitive industry
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes

Behavioral Specialist

Howard Chudler and Associates
Covina, CA
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
  • Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes

Preschool Lead Teacher

Sharon Montessori Preschool
La Palma, CA
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided an open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University
2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Santa Fe High School
2010

Skills

  • Great Listening Skills
  • Big Picture Thinker
  • Patience & Sense of Urgency
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Networking & Relationship Building Skills
  • Multi-task & Time Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Brookfield Properties
05.2022 - 09.2022

Supervising Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reborn Cabinets Inc
01.2020 - 05.2022

Registered Behavior Technician

Centria Healthcare
01.2019 - 12.2019

Behavioral Specialist

Howard Chudler and Associates
04.2017 - 08.2018

Preschool Lead Teacher

Sharon Montessori Preschool
06.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Associate Recruiter

World Financial Group
08.2015 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University

High School Diploma - undefined

Santa Fe High School

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