Rita Ledesma
Glendale,Arizona
Summary
Professional talent acquisition specialist with robust background in identifying and engaging top talent. Expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment processes and building strong candidate relationships. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to dynamic hiring needs. Skilled in strategic sourcing and candidate assessment.
Qualified Recruitment Specialist with proven track record in talent acquisition and candidate relationship management. Successfully facilitated numerous recruitment campaigns, ensuring best-fit candidates are matched with organizational needs. Demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills to build effective networks and streamline hiring processes.
Results-driven recruitment professional well-versed in talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, and onboarding processes. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering on recruitment objectives with precision. Reliable in adapting to evolving organizational requirements and skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to make informed hiring decisions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Specialist
Cardinal Logistics LLC
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Understand current staffing needs and forecast future staffing needs
- Interviews and analyzes information to obtain a complete application and determine qualified candidates
- Review applications to ensure candidates meet company and DOT guidelines
- Interview applicants, conduct background checks, process MVRs, process DAC Reports, and verify all DOT requirements are met
- Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to verify all questions and concerns are answered
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining consistent communication and transparency.
- Maintained an updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to a qualified talent pool.
- Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.
- Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through various channels, such as social media, job boards, and networking events.
Senior Driver Recruiter
Carvana LLC
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Recruit qualified drivers and driver trainees
- Interview driver applicants inquire over the phone and or on the Internet for open positions
- Make sales presentation about Carvana driving positions, benefits, pay, and equipment, to applicants
- Track applicant through the entire application process, including DAC
- Developed strong relationships with industry partners to create a robust pipeline of qualified drivers.
- Motor vehicle record, and reference checking
- Managed relationships with external recruitment vendors, ensuring timely delivery of qualified candidates while minimizing costs.
- Make hiring decisions using hiring criteria to determine qualifications and suitability for employment as a Carvana driver
- Notify all approved applicants of orientation, schedule and administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers
- Promote driver referral program and other recruiting programs
Sourcing & Acquisition Recruiter
Technical Professionals Group, LLC
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships, and capability development to optimize supply chain
- Applied seven-step strategic sourcing process to create sourcing strategies for the transportation industry
- Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands
- Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods
- Developed plans and documentation to identify project scope and articulation
- Managed department records in both digital and physical forms
- Updated and maintained accurate candidate tracking system for better organization
- Monitored supplier performance and engaged in corrective action to assure quality goods and services
- Intervened in negotiation and contract meetings on medium and high-risk value projects
- Issued requests for information and requests for quotes to evaluate competing bids
- Negotiated salaries, administered offer letters, and prepped candidates for background requirements and on-boarding paperwork
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Education
GED - General Studies
Chaffey Adult School
Ontario, CA04.1988
Skills
- Full cycle recruiting
- System development
- Conducting investigations
- Compliance documentation
- Regulatory examinations
- Risk analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Process Management
- Safety Compliance/Management
- Background checks
- Effective negotiation
- Candidate sourcing
- Resume screening
Timeline
Recruitment Specialist
Cardinal Logistics LLC
01.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Driver Recruiter
Carvana LLC
11.2020 - 12.2021
Sourcing & Acquisition Recruiter
Technical Professionals Group, LLC
11.2018 - 10.2020
GED - General Studies
Chaffey Adult School
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