KAYLA EMANUEL RIOS
Chester,VA
Summary
Versatile professional with 6+ years of combined experience in talent acquisition, workforce management, and sales leadership. Proven success in driving full-cycle recruitment, building pipelines, and aligning hiring strategies with business goals. Equally accomplished in sales, business development, and multi-location team management, with a track record of exceeding revenue targets, strengthening client relationships, and leading large accounts. Skilled in leveraging ATS/CRM systems, sourcing tools, and AI platforms to optimize both recruitment and sales outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Eagle Fire Inc.
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment for technical and operational roles, managing requisitions from intake through onboarding.
- Sourced and engaged candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and niche job boards, consistently submitting 10+ qualified candidates weekly.
- Maintained an average time-to-fill of under 55 days, in accordance with company expectations for specialized positions.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to design structured interview processes and guide assessments.
- Coordinated interviews, feedback, offers, background checks, and onboarding to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Spearheaded the rollout of Crelate ATS, improving recruiter collaboration and reporting accuracy.
- Built sustainable pipelines using tagging and keyword strategies to support recurring and hard-to-fill roles
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Workforce Solutions LLC.
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw recruitment for executive, leadership, and light industrial positions.
- Served as Interim Executive Recruiter for LendingDeck, filling critical senior-level and operational roles.
- Partnered with executives and HR leaders to align recruitment strategies with growth objectives.
- Scheduled and coordinated in-person interviews while handling all inbound/outbound call requirements, conducted in-house drug screens, and assisted with onboarding processes to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Created job postings and recruitment marketing strategies to strengthen employer branding.
- Produced recruitment analytics highlighting fill times, pipeline strength, and candidate conversion.
Program Manager (Contract)
Effex Management Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed workforce staffing for three shifts, ensuring coverage and compliance.
- Directed high-volume hiring, onboarding, and training to support operations.
- Edited and improved SOPs and staffing processes, streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency across shifts.
- Built and maintained ready-to-hire pipelines to address turnover and seasonal fluctuations.
- Partnered with external agencies to rapidly meet urgent staffing needs.
Recruiter
Aerotek
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed recruitment across multiple industries, consistently submitting 7–10 qualified candidates weekly.
- Maintained a steady pipeline of active and passive candidates through sourcing, referrals, job fairs, and cold calling.
- Partnered directly with hiring managers and stakeholders to align candidate profiles with business needs.
- Conducted behavioral and technical interviews, guiding candidates through each stage of the process.
- Streamlined communication and sourcing practices to improve candidate experience and time-to-fill.
Retail Sales Manager
AT&T
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Promoted from Assistant Manager for consistent performance and leadership.
- Oversaw store performance, business development, and large account management across multiple store locations.
- Supervised and developed a team of 12 sales representatives, leading them to exceed monthly and quarterly goals.
- Launched coaching programs and customer engagement strategies that increased revenue each quarter.
- Managed daily operations, hiring, and training of sales associates.
Assistant Manager
AT&T
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the oversight of several locations and their improvement.
- Increased sales revenue each quarter by launching coaching programs and customer engagement strategies.
- Supported daily operations, hiring, and training of sales associates.
- Strengthened customer relationships and contributed to steady store growth.
Education
Associates of Social Science -
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
12.2024
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Strategy
- Leadership & Team Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ATS: Crelate, Salesforce, Paycom
- Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Dice, ResumeLibrary, SignalHire, SeamlessAI
- Data-Driven Recruitment Metrics
- Candidate Engagement & Employer Branding
Websites
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Eagle Fire Inc.
12.2023 - 08.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Workforce Solutions LLC.
03.2023 - 12.2023
Program Manager (Contract)
Effex Management Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
Recruiter
Aerotek
06.2021 - 07.2022
Retail Sales Manager
AT&T
03.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
AT&T
03.2018 - 03.2020
Associates of Social Science -
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College