Maria Chavez
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at NICE inContact, specializing in talent acquisition and client relationship management. Proven expertise in negotiation and lead generation, contributing to significant organizational growth through effective recruitment strategies. Achieved quarterly billing target of $300,000 while maintaining strong connections with candidates and clients. Completed Customer Centric Sales Methodology, demonstrating proficiency in relationship building and sales alignment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor
Paras Real Estate
Salt Lake, UT
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborate mith colleagues to develop strategies for attracting new clients.
- Generatel leads through networking activities, cold calling prospects, referrals.
- Assist clients in obtaining financing options such as mortgages or loans.
Freelance Recruiter
Varias 1099 Contracts
SLC, UT
02.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
Senior Associate Recruiter
Chasm Partners, Retained Executive Search Firm
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Facilitated collaboration among partners for executive search in healthcare technology and services.
- Recruited VP and C-level executives for private equity and venture capital-backed startups.
- Identified and presented top talent to clients in partnership with leadership.
- Managed team resources by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadline adherence.
- Conducted client-facing presentations of candidates after thorough interviews and due diligence.
Senior Recruiter
NICE inContact
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Executed recruitment strategies for global SaaS company, targeting mid-level to VP roles.
- Led talent acquisition initiatives during two successful acquisitions, driving organizational growth.
- Collaborated with HR business partners across APAC and Europe to align recruitment efforts.
- Recruited for GTM, Customer Success, Engineers, Professional Services
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Managed the full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new employees.
- Coordinated with hiring teams throughout the selection process to ensure a smooth transition.
- Conducted reference checks on potential employees.
- Contributed ideas towards improving existing recruitment processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to employment practices.
Physician Recruiter, International
Global Medical
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Recruited family practice, anesthetists, and emergency medicine physicians for locum tenens assignments across Australia and New Zealand.
- Achieved quarterly billing target of $300,000 through effective recruitment strategies.
- Traveled to residency programs nationwide to establish brand presence and foster relationships with future physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation techniques
- Lead generation
- Customer service
- Compliance regulations
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Completed 2 internships, Fox 13 NEWS, SLC, Utah and KGW, NBC, Portland Oregon
- Lived abroad in Chile for 2 years teaching English, following graduating from College.
Certification
- Current Utah Real Estate License
- Completed AIRS training: Professional Internet Recruiting.
Culture Committee
Lead NICE inContact Culture Committee. Responsible for employee engagement, company events, company branding and overall culture of the organization.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Realtor
Paras Real Estate
02.2025 - Current
Freelance Recruiter
Varias 1099 Contracts
02.2023 - Current
Senior Associate Recruiter
Chasm Partners, Retained Executive Search Firm
03.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Recruiter
NICE inContact
03.2014 - 03.2021
Physician Recruiter, International
Global Medical
03.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Utah
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