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Linda Alaoui

Linda Alaoui

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Missouri City,TX

Summary

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist offering 19+ years of experience working with diverse local, national and global companies. Fan of disru technolog. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities. I have great people skills. I listen, build rapport, trust, credibility, relationships and I consult with people. I like to marry all these qualities together.

  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Recruiter (Remote Contract)

Sentext Solutions
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Discussed contracts, benefits packages and executive compensation facets with new hires.

Talent Acquisition Specialist -(Remote Contract)

Schneider Electric
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations. Built job descriptions, placed job ads, performed outreach.
  • Worked in internal and external recruitment.
  • Performed full-cycle Recruiting which included sourcing, screening, job posting, extending offers, etc.
  • Sourced and reached out to qualified candidates.

• Managed and worked the interview process.

• Managed high-volume positions while managing, consulting hiring managers.


Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote Contract)

Lixil Americas
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential Showroom candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified Sales candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Developed and maintained ICIMS applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Exp Realty
Remote, USA, TX
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to increase number of high-quality job applicants.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Sourced and screened candidates for Sales, Real Estate, IT and Corporate roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ESP Staffing
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 02.2018
  • Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
  • Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.

Real Estate Agent

REMAX
Houston , TX
2001 - 2018
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
  • Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborated with clients to learn and determine real estate needs.
  • Advised sellers staging homes to be more appealing to buyers, increasing average selling prives.
  • Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
  • Compared properties with similarly sold properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Advised sellers staging homes to be more appealing to buyers, increasing average selling prices by [Number]%.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.

Education

No Degree -

University of Phoenix, Sugar Land, TX
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Scarborough High School, Houston, TX
06.1990

Skills

  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Team Meetings
  • Public Speaking
  • Job Fairs
  • Motivational Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Special Events
  • Global Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Talent Pipelining
  • Corporate Branding
  • Hiring Trends and Analysis
  • Onboarding, Training and Development
  • Recruit Managers
  • Trained in Salesforce
  • LinkedIn Sourcing
  • LinkedIn API
  • Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
  • Excellent Communication
  • MS Office
  • Clerical Support
  • Self-Motivated
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Teambuilding

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Recruiter (Remote Contract) - Sentext Solutions
07.2022 - 03.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist -(Remote Contract) - Schneider Electric
02.2022 - 07.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote Contract) - Lixil Americas
07.2021 - 01.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Exp Realty
01.2018 - 07.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist - ESP Staffing
01.2011 - 02.2018
Real Estate Agent - REMAX
2001 - 2018
University of Phoenix - No Degree,
Scarborough High School - High School Diploma,
Linda AlaouiTalent Acquisition Specialist