Maria Martinez
recruiter
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Executive Administrator and Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in complex, fast-paced environments across legal, healthcare, financial, and government-regulated sectors. Renowned for exceptional organizational skills and people-centered leadership, along with advanced IT proficiency that drives operational effectiveness. Proven expertise in full life-cycle recruitment, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive audit processes ensures meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. A tech-savvy innovator focused on continuous improvement, skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions to boost productivity and streamline workflows.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter and Executive Assistant
Pawlowski & Mastrilli Law Group / Center for the Injured
02.2020 - Current
- Direct all administrative operations for a high-volume law firm, ensuring seamless coordination between attorneys, staff, and executives.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for administrative and legal support roles, reducing hiring timelines and improving candidate quality
- Streamlined candidate sourcing through advanced applicant tracking systems and targeted outreach strategies.
- Strengthened organizational efficiency through IT-driven process improvements and a performance management system that increased productivity by 25%.
- Successfully completed hiring objectives by sourcing and onboarding top-tier talent.
Healthcare Operations Executive
Core Care Behavioral Health
02.2010 - 01.2019
- Managed operational activities for behavioral health facility to uphold strict adherence to HIPAA, JCAHO, and state regulatory standards..
- Rectified budget errors that resulted in substantial revenue recovery.
- Facilitated communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads.
- Developed and implemented targeted marketing initiatives to promote hospital services, fostering community engagement and patient growth.
- Administered facility maintenance and upkeep budget to ensure operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained updated policies and procedures to uphold compliance with HIPAA guidelines and general liability requirements.
Field Auditor
Deutsche Financial Services
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Investigated discrepancies in financial and inventory data across multiple branches, implementing corrective measures to fortify internal controls.
- Conducted thorough forensic budget analysis aimed at recovering lost revenue and minimizing projected expenses.
- Analyzed audit findings and communicated comprehensive reports to senior leadership, focusing on risk areas and suggesting necessary corrective measures.
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Owner / Operations Director
Ladies Workout Express
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Led customer engagement initiatives to boost satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices and service standards.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.1998
Skills
- Bilingual communication skills
- Pre-screening candidates
- Client relationship management
- Background checking
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
- Employee onboarding
- Employee performance review
- Regulatory compliance proficiency
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Talent acquisition
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Candidate and client relations
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Networking
- New hire orientation
- Partnership development
- Excel spreadsheets
- Database creation
- Job fairs planning
- Recruiting software experience
Training
- HIPAA compliance
- JCAHO audit readiness
- Advanced Excel
- CC Private Investigations
Timeline
Recruiter and Executive Assistant
Pawlowski & Mastrilli Law Group / Center for the Injured
02.2020 - Current
Healthcare Operations Executive
Core Care Behavioral Health
02.2010 - 01.2019
Field Auditor
Deutsche Financial Services
01.2005 - 01.2019
Owner / Operations Director
Ladies Workout Express
01.2002 - 01.2007
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Delaware