Luciene Dos Santos
New Haven
Summary
Multilingual professional fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish, with a strong background in communication, organization, and relationship management. Experienced in talent acquisition, onboarding, and operations support. Known for handling complex tasks with precision and efficiency, with strengths in adaptability, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Interpreters and Translators Inc
Glastonbury
04.2025 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates across multiple roles
- Coordinate and lead onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and engaging new hire experience
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure compliance with hiring policies and procedures
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Facilitate orientation sessions and support employee integration into company culture
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Screened resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
- Conducted initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring teams effectively.
- Managed applicant tracking system to maintain organized candidate records and communication.
- Negotiated employment offers with selected candidates.
- Reviewed resumes, applications, and other documents submitted by applicants.
Assistant to buyer
Hoaglands of Greenwich
Greenwich
09.2014 - 04.2025
- Supported the Buyer by managing vendor communications, pricing, and order placement
- Maintained inventory levels and assisted in budget tracking and updates
- Compiled reports for business analysis and supported decision-making processes
- Organized schedules and priorities to improve workflow efficiency
- Built and maintained strong vendor and cross-department relationships
- Coordinated schedules and communicated with clients for appointments.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
Education
General Education Development Diploma
CTSkills
- Fluent in Portuguese; conversational in Spanish
- Talent acquisition & onboarding coordination
- Cross-cultural communication & translation
- Microsoft Office Suite & Windows OS
- ASC Operating System
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Applicant tracking systems
- Candidate sourcing
- Workforce planning
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Screening resumes
- Pipeline maintenance
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Interpreters and Translators Inc
04.2025 - Current
Assistant to buyer
Hoaglands of Greenwich
09.2014 - 04.2025
General Education Development Diploma