Maria Valentina Romero
Miami,FL
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR initiatives.
Proven track record of implementing strategic HR solutions to drive organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Experience & Talent Coordinator
Carnival Cruise Lines (on Behalf Inspyr Solutions)
02.2025 - Current
- Provide administrative support for the Department transfer policy, ensuring all requests meet requirements.
- Act as a point of contact for shipboard and shoreside users throughout the internal movement process.
- Track applicants, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with partners to release and schedule approved applicants.
- Administer employee experience and recognition programs.
Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives, including the "I AM Team Member & Leader" program. - Assist in launching and analyzing employee engagement surveys.
- Support the development of action plans to improve employee satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications and background check reports facilitating the hiring process.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
- Manage employee relations by addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and facilitating conflict resolution.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Handled high volume recruiting, evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cano Health
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Organize candidates' data (e.g., resumes, assignments, and contact details) in internal databases.
- Design candidate experience surveys and analyze feedback.
- Full-cycle recruitment.
- Perform background and reference checks.
- Coordinate interviews and contact applicants.
- Prepare reports on new hire metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, time-to-hire, and source or hire.)
- Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g., preparing the necessary paperwork such as offer letters, scheduling training).
Assistant Manager
Alleati Events
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped with panning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Researched suppliers such as catering and decorators to choose the best combination quality and price.
- Negotiated with suppliers to achieve the most favorable conditions.
- Managed all event operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ronald W. Reagan
05-2020
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
01.2024
Skills
- English & Spanish Proficiency
- Indeed, iCIMS, LinkedIn
- Management Systems
- Human Resources Management
- Interviewing
- Onboarding and Off Boarding
- Detail Oriented
- Employment Recordkeeping
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employee Experience & Talent Coordinator
Carnival Cruise Lines (on Behalf Inspyr Solutions)
02.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
10.2022 - 11.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cano Health
11.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
Alleati Events
09.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Ronald W. Reagan
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
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