Lena LaFratta
Chicago,IL
Summary
Senior Recruiter with a proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment processes for diverse roles. Cultivates strong client and candidate relationships, ensuring alignment with expectations while enhancing the candidate experience. Utilizes modern recruiting technologies to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Vibra Travels
09.2025 - Current
- Managed full recruitment process for travel clinicians, encompassing sourcing, screening, presenting offers, and onboarding to ensure seamless candidate experience
- Led client engagement for up to 100 job requisitions simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and ensuring candidate submissions were complete and aligned with role requirements and client expectations
- Leverage AI-powered tools through Vivian and Indeed to analyze candidate profiles against job requirements, identify potential matches, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the recruiting process
- Build strong relationships with clinicians, helping drive a 75%+ extension rate through consistent communication and support
- Maintained precise recruiting records in LaborEdge, supporting compliance and enhancing organizational efficiency
Associate Consultant
Saragossa
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed the full recruitment process for technical roles in financial services, from sourcing and candidate evaluation through interviews, offers, and placement
- Managed relationships with clients and hiring managers, understanding hiring needs, coordinating priorities, and delivering qualified candidates within tight deadlines
- Enhanced hiring processes by collaborating with hiring managers to streamline interviews and address challenges, resulting in reduced time-to-hire
- Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and eFinancialCareers to identify and engage qualified talent
- Facilitated offer and compensation discussions, aligning client and candidate expectations to achieve successful placements
Senior Recruiter
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversaw full hiring process, reviewing and screening 100+ candidates monthly for permanent and temporary roles
- Directed staffing for three key client accounts, generating about 25% of weekly branch revenue through account and candidate management
- Built and maintained strong client relationships across 14 accounts, resolving issues quickly and supporting client satisfaction and retention
- Trained and onboarded five new recruiters, enhancing team processes and performance consistency
- Partnered with payroll teams to review and reconcile time reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll deadlines
Game Presentation Assistant
Buffalo Sabres
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced fan engagement for crowds of up to 20,000 by supporting in-game entertainment and interactive experiences, fostering a lively atmosphere
- Collaborated with internal teams and alumni to deliver engaging game-day programming, including giveaways and special events that elevated fan experience
- Executed arena concourse activities and sponsorship activations, driving live entertainment for Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits home games
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY12-2019
Visiting Student - Business and Marketing
The American University of Paris
Paris, FranceSkills
- Stakeholder communication
- Relationship management
- Training and mentoring
- AI & Recruiting technology
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Vibra Travels
09.2025 - Current
Associate Consultant
Saragossa
03.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Recruiter
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
11.2020 - 03.2024
Game Presentation Assistant
Buffalo Sabres
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Visiting Student - Business and Marketing
The American University of Paris