Katherine Serrano
Austin
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition professional with experience recruiting high-volume and specialized roles. Known for strategic sourcing, candidate relationship management, and business-driven hiring outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Manufacturing Recruiter (Contract)
Norsk Hydro
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed 10–15 open requisitions across multiple U.S. plants, recruiting high-volume and high-skilled technical roles
- Coordinated interviews across multiple time zones, ensuring smooth communication with candidates and hiring teams
- Built strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, delivering a personalized and professional experience
- Balanced speed and quality in high-volume searches, maintaining proactive, clear communication
- Adapted quickly to high-volume periods and complex searches, contributing to team efficiency and results
Staffing Specialist
Openwork
Austin, TX
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for tech, manufacturing, and logistics clients
- Acted as Account Manager for high-volume accounts, strengthening client relationships and driving revenue growth
- Conducted background checks, drug screenings, and references, ensuring compliance
- Ranked top 6 performer for placements, achieving measurable revenue impact
Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter
Power Labor USA
Austin, TX
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led recruitment across multiple Texas locations, achieving 115% monthly revenue growth
- Specialized in skilled trades and engineering roles, managing high-volume requisitions
- Expanded candidate pool through bilingual support, improving workforce diversity
Personal Assistant
Pepper’s Personal Assistants
Seattle, WA
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed complex scheduling, coordinating internal and external meetings, appointments, and special events
- Handled confidential documents and financial information with discretion and accuracy
- Adapted daily routines and priorities to accommodate owner’s needs, providing flexible support in high-pressure situations
Education
B.A.S. - Human Resources Management
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
WA06.2024
B.A. - Public Relations & Communications
Universidad Francisco Gavidia
El Salvador06.2021
Skills
- Candidate screening
- Administrative skills
- Full cycle recruiting
- Candidate and client relations
Certification
HRCI – HR Role in Organizations | Workforce Planning & Talent Management | Talent Acquisition: Staffing, Recruitment & Selection
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English & Spanish
Timeline
Bilingual Manufacturing Recruiter (Contract)
Norsk Hydro
07.2025 - 01.2026
Staffing Specialist
Openwork
06.2024 - 04.2025
Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter
Power Labor USA
06.2023 - 06.2024
Personal Assistant
Pepper’s Personal Assistants
10.2018 - 12.2022
B.A.S. - Human Resources Management
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
B.A. - Public Relations & Communications
Universidad Francisco Gavidia