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MARIA CASANOVA

MARIA CASANOVA

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Recruitment Lead with a proven track record at IQTalent Partners, excelling in technical recruiting and stakeholder communication. Achieved a remarkable reduction in time-to-fill by 56% while managing full-cycle recruitment. Expert in data-driven strategies and process improvement, fostering strong talent pipelines across diverse industries.

Work History

Senior Recruitment Lead

IQTalent Partners
San Diego, CA
09.2014 - 04.2025
  • Supported diverse companies in cloud software, biotech, and fintech technologies as a recruiting consultant.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities using applicant tracking systems.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to maintain a strong network of partners.
  • Built and managed talent pools to address future hiring needs across various industries.
  • Achieved recognition from senior executives for outstanding performance in technical recruiting.
  • Awarded Employee of the Month for translating complex job requirements into accessible language.
  • Reduced time-to-fill by cutting costs by $4.9M through deep relationships with hiring managers.
  • Led recruitment efforts in five departments during hypergrowth, decreasing time-to-fill from 94 to 41 days.
  • Streamlined hiring processes by developing and implementing improvements, such as shorter interviews.

Senior Recruiter

Mansfield and Associates
San Diego, CA
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and source top-tier candidates across various industries.
  • Led recruitment process from candidate sourcing to final selection, ensuring efficient placements.
  • Filled over 30 roles across multiple departments within three months.
  • Identified and secured three passive candidates for critical positions at a global consulting firm, achieving one successful hire.
  • Utilized social media networks to attract passive candidates effectively.

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

FICO
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 04.2012
  • Focused on recruiting for most technical, product management, analytics, accounting, finance, and software development roles.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors and executive search firms to meet hiring needs.
  • Saved $96K within two months by identifying candidates for hard-to-fill technical positions for the Chief Technology Officer.
  • Improved the screening and interviewing processes by aligning them closely with business needs.
  • Consistently ranked in the top 5% for customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
  • Managed full cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Created a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Branch Manager/ Executive Recruiter

Accounting Principles
Charlotte, NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Developed relationships with hiring managers who were in search of C-level staff.

Technical Recruiter

ROI Staffing
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Recruited top talent in technology.

Recruiter

Robert Half International
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Specialized in recruiting professionals for consulting, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire positions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Skills

  • Data-driven recruitment strategies
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Technical recruiting
  • Performance metrics
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Process improvement
  • Networking strategies
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Time management
  • Job market analysis
  • Social media recruiting
  • Behavioral interviewing
  • Work authorizations
  • Full-cycle recruiting
  • Candidate tracking and pipeline management
  • Executive recruiting strategies
  • Job description development
  • Job offer development and negotiations
  • Strategic sourcing and candidate relations
  • Campaign management and market insights
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring strategies

References

References available upon request.

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work
MARIA CASANOVA