Latoya Young
St. Andrew,Jamaica
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional with 7+ years of experience in recruitment, business development, employee training, and organizational development. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder relationship management, leadership development, and cross-cultural communication. Proven ability to attract top talent, support organizational growth, and deliver exceptional candidate and employee experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Representative (Recruiter)
GreatAuPair USA
12.2018 - 12.2025
- Conducted candidate interviews and English-language assessments for international au pair placements.
- Verified documentation, eligibility requirements, and application compliance.
- Provided coaching, onboarding guidance, and ongoing support throughout the placement process.
- Maintained strong candidate relationships and ensured a positive recruitment experience.
ESL Instructor
InTouch Language, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2025
- Virtually delivered approximately 30 English-language classes per day to South Korean professionals and executives.
- Instructed lessons focused on business communication, presentation skills, and workplace effectiveness.
- Supported learners in achieving professional advancement and stronger cross-cultural communication skills.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Ingenuity Technologies Limited
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed recruitment strategies, workforce plans, and talent pipelines.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements and improve hiring outcomes.
- Leveraged ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards to attract high-quality candidates.
Talent Executive II
WebCreek
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Sourced and screened candidates across multiple functions and markets.
- Coordinated interviews, maintained candidate communications, and managed recruitment reporting.
- Built long-term relationships with candidates and referral sources to strengthen talent pipelines.
Provider Quality Validation & Intelligence Analyst
Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Conducted outreach to healthcare providers to verify and ensure adherence to credentialing standards, insurance coverage requirements, and professional practice regulations.
- Updated provider demographic records and maintained data accuracy for the Cigna account.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of The West Indies, Mona
10-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of The West Indies, Mona
09-2017
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Human Resource Development
- Business Development
- Leadership & Team Management
- Employee Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Planning
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
- ATS & Recruitment Technologies
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Management Skills and Leadership, MIU City University Miami, 02/01/26
- Career Coaching: Life Coach Certification (Accredited), Transformation Academy, 01/01/23
- 120 Hour TESOL Certificate, International Open Academy (ICOES Accredited), 01/01/23
- Introduction to Digital Marketing Strategy, iCreate Limited, 01/01/23
- Digital Still Photography, iCreate Limited, 01/01/20
Awards And Professional Training
- Performance Management Prize, 2021, Awarded for a consultancy intervention developed during the MSc Human Resource Development Practicum.
- Human Resource Development Practicum, 2021, Shared Services, UWI Campus Registry.
- Training Design, Delivery and Evaluation, 2021, MSc Human Resource Development Program.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Ingenuity Technologies Limited
10.2022 - 12.2022
Talent Executive II
WebCreek
04.2022 - 10.2022
ESL Instructor
InTouch Language, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2025
International Representative (Recruiter)
GreatAuPair USA
12.2018 - 12.2025
Provider Quality Validation & Intelligence Analyst
Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2018 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of The West Indies, Mona
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of The West Indies, Mona