Rita Resendez
Glendale,Az
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.
Overview
11
11
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 Internet for open positions
- Make sales presentation about Carvana's driving positions, benefits, pay, 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 decision 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.
Account Executive
Trucker Path Inc
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Meet and consult with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements
- Work with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client's brief and budget
- Present (alongside agency colleagues - particularly the business development manager) the campaign ideas and budget to the client
- Work with account manager to brief media, creative and research staff and assist with the formulation of marketing strategies
- Consult with and function as the link between, the client and the advertising agency by maintaining regular contact with both
- Ensure that communication flows effectively negotiate with clients and agency staff about the details of campaigns
- Present creative work to clients for approval or modification
- Handle budgets manage campaign costs and invoice clients write client reports monitor the effectiveness of campaigns undertake administrative tasks arrange and attend meetings make pitches, along with other agency staff, with the aim of securing new business for the agency
- Found over eighty-five new potential clients and successfully started accounts with 44.2%
- Developed relationships with Equipment Sales clients and provided individualized customer service to maintain longevity of accounts
Driver Recruiter Specialist
Marten Transport Ltd
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Recruit qualified drivers, independent contractors, fleet owners, and driver trainees, interview driver applicants inquire over the phone and/or internet for open positions
- Make sales presentation about Marten Transport, regarding benefits, pay, equipment, to applicants
- Track applicant through the entire application process, including DAC, motor vehicle record, and reference checking
- Make a hiring decision using hiring criteria to determine qualifications and suitability for employment as a Marten Transport driver
- Notify all approved applicants of orientation day schedule and administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers promote driver referral program and other recruiting programs report to recruiting supervisor on the issues and problems as needed occasional travel required to recruiting functions other duties as assigned
Carrier Compliance Manager
Coldliner Services
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Analyze motor carrier data to determine whether carriers attempting to on board with Coldliner Services meet the company's carrier qualification requirements
- Utilize motor carrier monitoring services government databases and other resources during the due diligence process to identify and access carriers that pose an unreasonable amount of risk to Coldliner Services
- Validate documents such as motor carrier agreements and insurance certificates
- Accurately update company load management software system
- Review analyzes and report on various legal issues and regulations pertaining to Coldliner Services
- Offer ideas and suggestions to the manager of contracts to improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of research projects that Coldliner Services pursues
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service issues promptly and professionally.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
Certified Driver Recruiter
Mesilla Valley Transportation
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Recruited, processed, managed driver qualification file, hired, orientated
- Worked on all Tenstreet applications and leads
- Created weekly advertising job postings to generate additional leads
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
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
Account Executive
Trucker Path Inc
10.2018 - 11.2019
Driver Recruiter Specialist
Marten Transport Ltd
11.2015 - 10.2018
Certified Driver Recruiter
Mesilla Valley Transportation
04.2014 - 10.2015
Carrier Compliance Manager
Coldliner Services
01.2014 - 11.2016
GED - General Studies
Chaffey Adult School
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