Kenia Negrete
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced talent acquisition professional with a strong background in sourcing and acquiring top-tier candidates. Demonstrated expertise in prioritization and maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced environments. Exceptional organizational skills and a proven track record of meeting hiring goals. Committed to delivering high-quality results and contributing to the organization's overall success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Hire/Professional Recruiter
Key Staffing
Bakersfield, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Monitor all detail interviews and identify all qualify candidates and prepare debriefs for all candidates.
- Assist appropriate candidates as per skill set requirement and coordinate with sales and account management to design all strategies to achieve all hiring objectives and provide an efficient introduction of candidate with client.
- Coordinate with clients to maintain knowledge on all job qualification requirements and assist to schedule all interviews with clients and facilitate compensation negotiation for all employers.
- Analyze all potential applicants and maintain contact over phone call and maintain record of all applicants and prepare all new job orders.
- Maintain professional relationships with all clients and employees and design new areas to recruit all candidates.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to leveraging software: LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter; including high proficiency in all MS Office applications.
- Conduct phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Advertise job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Coordinate schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Study job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Emphasize job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
Lead Recruiter
Key Staffing
Bakersfield, CA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw and adjusted recruitment guidelines to meet evolving demands.
- Mentored team members in advanced recruiting methodologies.
- Managed entire recruitment process for multiple positions quarterly.
- Coordinated interviews and conveyed essential information to candidates regarding selection, hiring process, and qualification inquiries.
- Worked closely with managers to communicate job descriptions accurately.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to match candidate profiles with job specifications.
- Evaluated applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience through phone interviews.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Analyzed job descriptions to identify key applicant qualifications.
Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter
Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
Bakersfield, CA
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Created qualification guidelines and requirements for individual positions, including systematic rating process to identify and measure appropriate candidates against established criteria
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations
- Advertised job opportunities through attending job fair events and posting open positions in social media platforms
- Developed guidelines, questionnaires and processes for assessing, interviewing and onboarding phases
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Personnel Supervisor/Recruiter
Select Staffing
Oxnard, CA
08.2015 - 11.2019
- Monitored candidate interviews, ensuring thorough evaluations.
- Matched candidates to skill set requirements and aligned strategies with sales and account management.
- Coordinated with clients to understand job qualification requirements and scheduled interviews.
- Assessed potential applicants, maintained contact via phone calls, and recorded applicant details.
- Maintain professional relationships with all clients and employees and design new areas to recruit all candidates.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to leverage software, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter, as well as high proficiency in all MS Office applications.
- Conduct phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Advertise job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted thorough screenings to assess candidate strengths and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Study job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Showcased company perks and benefits to increase talent acquisition appeal.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Channel Island High School
Oxnard, CASkills
- Employee Recruitment
- New Hire Orientation
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Social Media
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Job Description Development
- Job Fairs Planning
- Networking
- Client Relationship Management
- Training and Onboarding
- Background Checks
- Social Media Platforms
- Safety Training
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Talent Acquisition
- Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Hire/Professional Recruiter
Key Staffing
07.2022 - Current
Lead Recruiter
Key Staffing
11.2021 - 07.2022
Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter
Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
11.2020 - 11.2021
Personnel Supervisor/Recruiter
Select Staffing
08.2015 - 11.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Channel Island High School