Sandra Acuna
New York,United States
Summary
Ms. Acuna is a Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Sandra is adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Sandra has strong communication and interpersonal skills and is committed to pursuing best practices for employee development and retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
PACO Group, Inc.
Hybrid, Manhattan NY
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent for consulting engineering roles
- Source, screen, and evaluate candidates using various methods such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals
- Conduct phone and in-person interviews with candidates to assess their qualifications and fit for the role
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities
- Manage the entire recruitment process, including job postings, scheduling interviews, reference checks, and offers
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their requirements and develop job descriptions and candidate profiles for TORs (Task Order Requests)
- Build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and coworkers and provide a positive candidate experience
- Ensure compliance with legal and company policies and procedures
- Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and stay current on industry trends
- Request and secure a debriefing form from the Client for selected and non-selected candidates to gain insight into hiring decisions
- Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and prospective candidates
- Assist with the On-Boarding of new hires.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ABM Industries
Remote New York
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Sourced both active and passive candidates through various methods, including internet job boards, networking, social media, industry events, job fairs, local schools, and other creative strategies
- Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of hiring needs for frequently recruited positions
- Proactively managed referral pipeline
- Addressed possible candidates when cold-calling, and comfortably introducing and talking about ABM
- Knowledge of ABM job positions and comfortably and confidently explaining them to candidates
- Screened resumes, interviewed candidates (by phone or in person), and recommended top candidates to hiring managers for consideration
- Followed up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback and ensure the process was moving forward
- Received feedback from candidates and identified when a possible technical Issue or situation within the pre-hiring process could cause a delay on the starting dates, documented it, and escalated it to a supervisor or the designated department and followed up until a solution to the problem for a better candidate experience and optimal results for the company
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System and ensured all applicant data was updated timely for accurate reporting and metrics
- Reported quarterly on recruiting metrics and analyzed recruiting data to identify trends, gaps, and success rates on sourcing strategies
- Processed and uploaded all new hire paperwork into the onboarding system
- Processed and reviewed employment eligibility using the Employment Authorization system
- Communicated with candidates if additional employment verification was needed, and facilitated additional checks through government agencies- DSHS, SSA, etc
- Managed internal application and transfer processes, including offer letters
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with hiring managers and HR team members
- Found effective ways to communicate with candidates despite various language barriers.
Recruiter
Insight Global- ABM Industries
Remote New York
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered full lifecycle recruiting for assigned clients
- Accessed multiple systems to find candidates and Source both active and passive candidates through various methods, including internet job boards, networking, social media, industry events, job fairs, and other creative strategies
- Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of hiring needs for frequently recruited positions
- Addressed possible candidates when cold-calling, and comfortably introduced and talked about ABM
- Effective questioning to understand candidates' previous experience and identify if they would meet the requirements and be a good fit for the roles
- Knowledge of ABM job positions and comfortably and confidently explaining them to candidates
- Processed and uploaded all new hire paperwork into the onboarding system
- Processed and reviewed employment eligibility using the Employment Authorization system
- Communicated with candidates if additional employment verification was needed, and facilitated additional checks through government agencies- DSHS, SSA, etc
- Followed through on new hire documents to ensure the new hire is entered into the employee portal via data entry
- Effectively communicated with managers on the completion of onboarding, the candidate release, and when they were ready to work.
Picker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Staten Island, New York
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Responsible for locating merchandise to fulfill picking tickets, placing labels on specific inventory types, ensuring proper loading and safety procedures and guidelines were strictly followed, gathering and packing items for delivery, using a relevant computer system to identify tasks and locate goods, maintaining inventory, and ensuring goods were stored properly.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon Sorting Center
Cranbury, NJ
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Used scanners to scan barcodes on products, closed pallets and put on labels, performed pallet audits, exchanged safety tips with co-workers and Process Assistants, trained new employees, conducted audits to assess job performance, participated in meetings with ambassador coordinators, and provided warehouse tours and safety procedures.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
PACO Group, Inc.
Manhattan, NY
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided recruitment support to the Marketing and Operations Department, analyzed and prepared job descriptions, posted job descriptions, searched and contacted qualified candidates, compiled and completed employee resume information, maintained candidates familiar with project scope, coordinated interview meetings, facilitated negotiation process, prepared recruiting reports, maintained Electronic Document Management System, and facilitated retrieval of qualified candidates.
Office Manager
PACO Technologies LLC Sucursal Colombia S.A
Bogota DC, Colombia
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Communicated and coordinated activities between the Colombian office and the corporate headquarters, managed recruiting and hiring process, controlled bank account and financial accounting system, administered human resources, conducted business development activities, managed marketing and promotion, developed website, ensured legal compliance, administered contracts, and maintained client relations.
Administrative Assistant
PACO Technologies LLC Sucursal Colombia S.A
Bogota DC, Colombia
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Assisted in the legal establishment of the branch office, opened and maintained bank account, coordinated tax filings, managed external accountant and bookkeeper, provided financial reports, researched and built relationships with clients, attended industry functions, monitored contract performance, examined documentation, performed data entry and scanning, established records retention schedule, monitored government websites for procurement opportunities, and attended IT and industry showrooms.
Owner
Retail sales of Designer imported clothing and fragrances
Bogota DC, Colombia
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Responsible for retail sales of designer imported clothing and fragrances, developed and maintained client database, built trust relationships with clients, provided product information, generated reports, designed marketing strategy and advertising, identified purchasing requirements, handled product return and exchange, and handled client retention.
Administrative Assistant - Receptionist
AECSA Law Firm
Bogota DC, Colombia
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed various office duties, answered telephone, coordinated calendars, scheduled appointments, provided customer support, aided in translation, processed mail and correspondence, prepared reports, and performed other related duties.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
Bogota DC, Colombia11.2016
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Oracle, iCloud, Accurate, Microsoft Suite, Social Media platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed), Taleo, Canva, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Sterling, ccsNet, and NetSuite
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategies
- Candidate Evaluation
- Compliance Management
- Relationship Building
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service- Marketing Support
- Spanish and English
- Data-driven decision-making
- Candidate tracking
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Onboarding Processes
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Screening resumes
- Report Preparation
- New Hire Onboarding
- Recruitment Management
Certification
- Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing, Google, 04/2023
- Foundation of Digital Marketing and E-commerce, Google, 03/2023
- UID Licensed License, New York State Department, 12/2020
- Managing Employee Compensation, University of Minnesota, 06/2020
- Managing Employee Performance, University of Minnesota, 05/2020
- Preparing to Manage Human Resources, University of Minnesota, 04/2020
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees, University of Minnesota, 03/2020
- Networking, University of Washington, 12/2019
- Recruiter Certification, Recruiter.com, 05/2019
- Construction Management, Pace University, 04/2019
- OSHA-10
- Research, Data Management, and Sharing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
PACO Group, Inc.
05.2023 - 03.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ABM Industries
12.2021 - 05.2023
Recruiter
Insight Global- ABM Industries
05.2021 - 12.2021
Picker
Amazon Fulfillment Center
02.2021 - 04.2021
Learning Ambassador
Amazon Sorting Center
09.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
PACO Group, Inc.
03.2017 - 08.2020
Office Manager
PACO Technologies LLC Sucursal Colombia S.A
01.2014 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant
PACO Technologies LLC Sucursal Colombia S.A
01.2011 - 12.2013
Owner
Retail sales of Designer imported clothing and fragrances
06.2008 - 12.2010
Administrative Assistant - Receptionist
AECSA Law Firm
01.2007 - 01.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores