Maretta Richard-Piggee
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Recruiter/Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
TDECU Credit Union
Houston, TX
04.2016 - Current
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and optimize hiring strategies across departments.
- Established strong relationships with local universities, enhancing outreach efforts for entry-level positions and Internship Programs.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices in interviewing and selection processes for internal teams.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
- Regularly attended networking events and conferences to expand professional network and identify potential candidates for future openings.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
- Sourced and screened candidates for various roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Manager approximately 70 to 90 positions at one time.
Houston Region Sr. Recruiter, AVP
First National Bank
Houston, TX
09.2003 - 04.2016
- Supervise recruiters and H.R Coordinator.
- Respond to RFP's submitted by management by initiating internal or external recruiting.
- Coordinate advertising efforts for region through newspaper ads, internet, and Texas Workforce Commission.
- Post jobs internally.
- Organize and conduct job fairs, open houses, and interview events.
- Review all applications and resumes.
- Schedule interview times with candidates and coordinate interview appointments with managers.
- Conduct Interviews and make job offers.
- Explore alternative methods of recruiting.
- Prepare weekly recruiting report.
- Branch/Center Manager
- Develops and motivates staff to meet required performance levels.
- Counsels and guides subordinate in the exercise of their assigned accountabilities.
- Plan, implements, and maintains on going aggressive, sound program of business development to meet objectives.
- Responsible for making sure all monthly reports are completed and turned in, in a timely manner.
- Assistant Branch/Center Manager
- Prepared work schedules, assists with the bank balancing, staff meetings, and handling of irate customers.
- Work closely with manager to motivate staff to achieve retail and individual sales goals.
- Manage branch in absence of manager, conduct training for new hires, and perform other tasks requested by supervisor as they relate to the bank and its functions.
Education
Psychology/Human Resources
Houston Community College
Houston, TXRadiology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LANursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Computer Literate in Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Group Wise, Novell, Career Builders, JobingCom, Monstercom, LinkedIn, Indeed, Recruiting Candidates, Conducting Interviews, Virtual Edge, ADP, and Workday
- Proven success in implementing productivity-enhancement techniques
- Strong practical and theoretical foundation in improving existing methods of operation
- Excellent management skills and experience
- Creative, dependable, trustworthy, capable of maintaining high level of confidentiality
Accomplishments
- 2025 served as an Engagement Champion, I served as a role model to encourage employees to actively participate in surveys and share their opinions. The surveys provide valuable insight that drive organizational improvement. As a result of 85% participation, TDECU was awarded "Best Place to Work".
- Contributed significantly to team success, with the Recruiting Team achieving 181 hires in 47 days.
- Delivered exceptional recruiting results in 2025 by filling 111 positions in 45 days across diverse functions (Retail, Member Care, Audit, Legal, Accounting, Instructional Designer, Fraud, Collections, and Executive Administration).
- Achieved "Time to Fill" Goal from 45 days to 39 days.
Timeline
Sr. Recruiter/Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
TDECU Credit Union
04.2016 - Current
Houston Region Sr. Recruiter, AVP
First National Bank
09.2003 - 04.2016
Psychology/Human Resources
Houston Community College
Radiology
Delgado Community College
Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University