Luis Rivas-Vazquez
Branford,CT
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at MACY’S Logistics Operations, adept in recruitment planning and applicant tracking systems. Fluent in Spanish, excels in fostering teamwork and driving positive change. Successfully onboarded 400 new employees, showcasing commitment, reliability, and exceptional attention to detail. Skilled Human Resources Specialist with background in managing comprehensive HR tasks, including recruitment and employee relations. Possess strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively address and improve workplace dynamics. Implemented innovative staff development programs that significantly enhanced team performance and productivity. Adapt at navigating complex HR software systems to streamline administrative processes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
MACY’S Logistics Operations
Cheshire, Connecticut
10.2024 - Current
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and full onboarding process
- Collaborated with local leaders and centralized partners to identify hiring needs and make adjustments on internal and external platforms
- Utilized Applicant Tracking System (Oracle Applications Cloud) for managing candidates hiring process ensuring compliance
- Assisted with recruiting events on-site and with external job fairs
- Oversaw compliance and completion of background checks, drug screenings
- Always maintaining communication with candidates and people leaders
- Facilitated new hire orientation and onboarding, including all the necessary documents regarding benefits and system access
- Created badges and scheduled new hire start dates; monitored attendance and managed colleague status changes, transfers and promotions
- Maintained accurate employment records and participated in compliance audits, including I-9 Verification process in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Supported people leaders with tracking attendance and processing new hire initial payment
- Attained pre-set goal of hiring and onboarding 400 new seasonal employees
Delivery Driver
LONGHINI SAUSAGE COMPANY
New Haven, Connecticut
02.2019 - 01.2024
- Selected merchandise from customer invoices and loaded truck with customer orders on a daily basis
- Safely drove truck to deliver orders to customers and/or warehouses following selected daily routes and meeting scheduled delivery times
- Picked up orders from vendors or warehouses as per instructions
- Verified accuracy of deliveries with customers and obtained proper signatures
- Kept proper temperature and maintained equipment within set parameters to ensure quality of product at all times
- Professionally performed customer service responsibilities to enhance client experience and maintain/improve relationships
- Maintained truck log according to state and federal regulations
- Maintained telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
- Gassed trucks and inspected equipment and supplies to ensure good daily working condition
- Entered gas receipts through phone app and maintained proper record of financial transactions
Social Worker
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - State of Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
10.1991 - 06.2017
- Investigated, assessed, identified and documented abuse and neglect cases and secured appropriate services to enhance child welfare
- Performed a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth; managed large caseloads with limited resources under constant deadlines
- Maintained medical, physical, social and psychological histories; counseled children and families, both individually and in groups; investigated, evaluated and made recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children; submitted court reports based on family assessments
- Evaluated and selected foster and adoptive homes for placement of children; consulted with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources
- Conducted periodic home visits and interviews with clients, family members, foster parents, potential adoptive parents, medical practitioners, school officials, law enforcement staff and/or others as needed for preparation of case record and formulation of action/treatment plan
- Determined client eligibility for a variety of program services
- Daily use of computer system based on Windows OS, Microsoft Office and Link system
- Able to handle stress well, empathize and communicate well both verbally and in writing, and have the ability to multi-task, manage, supervise, organize, and compile information as well as work well within teams and one-on-one with individuals in compliance with local, state, and federal legislations, regulations, and policies
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
West Haven, Connecticut01.1985
Associate’s Degree - Business Administration
CHAMBERLAYNE JR. COLLEGE
Boston, Massachusetts01.1982
H.S. Diploma - General
ENRICO FERMI HIGH SCHOOL
Caracas, Venezuela01.1978
Skills
- Commitment and Reliability
- Highly focused, with strict attention for detail
- Committed to the highest levels of personal and professional excellence
- Strong advocate of positive change, teamwork and continuous improvement
- Bilingual; fluent in Spanish with experience interpreting and translating for clients, staff and service providers alike
- Collaborative teamwork
- Applicant tracking systems
- Recruitment planning
- Interview scheduling
Training
- Certificates for HIPAA & Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers
- Windows Operating Systems / Microsoft Office / Link System / Customer Service / Family Engagement
- Trauma Assessment / Time Management / Efficient Case Planning / Structured Decision Making / Legal Work & Permanency
Accomplishments
- Achieved goal of hiring and onboarding 400 candidtes within a three-month period
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
MACY’S Logistics Operations
10.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
LONGHINI SAUSAGE COMPANY
02.2019 - 01.2024
Social Worker
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - State of Connecticut
10.1991 - 06.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Associate’s Degree - Business Administration
CHAMBERLAYNE JR. COLLEGE
H.S. Diploma - General
ENRICO FERMI HIGH SCHOOL
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