Kanisha Monteiro
Summary
Highly-motivated HR professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and improving candidate experience.
- Improved candidate retention rates by implementing thorough pre-screening procedures and conducting in-depth reference checks.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Collaborated with HR partners to develop competitive compensation packages that attracted top-tier candidates.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Recruitment Outreach Coordinator
YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
- Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
- Empowered team members to take ownership of their roles in outreach activities, promoting a sense of responsibility and commitment to the organization''s mission.
- Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to evaluate outreach efforts and continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses, resulting in mutual promotion and support.
- Spearheaded collaboration efforts between internal departments to enhance overall organizational impact on communities served.
Membership Director
YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for member support and engagement.
- Evaluated program offerings regularly for relevance and value addition to members'' needs and interests.
- Boosted member satisfaction through regular communication, feedback collection, and prompt issue resolution.
- Developed strong relationships with partner organizations, enhancing the value proposition for members.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
District Manager |
Lincoln Property Management
San Diego, CA
02.2006 - 01.2019
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for store managers, resulting in improved employee performance and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09-2026
Skills
- Full cycle recruitment
- Candidate relationship management
- Data analysis
- Strong written/verbal commutation
- Management
- Goal setting
- Strategic sourcing
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Computer proficiency
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
YMCA of San Diego County
01.2025 - Current
Membership Director
YMCA of San Diego County
03.2019 - 01.2021
Recruitment Outreach Coordinator
YMCA of San Diego County
02.2019 - 12.2024
District Manager |
Lincoln Property Management
02.2006 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix