Sandra Garza
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Bilingual Skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist with background in identifying, recruiting, and hiring top-tier talent. Experienced in developing innovative sourcing strategies, building strong relationships with candidates and clients, and maintaining a strategic recruitment pipeline. Strengths include effective communication skills, negotiation abilities, and knowledge of recruitment technologies. Previously improved efficiency in talent acquisition processes through implementation of data-driven approaches.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist
Schwan’s Foods
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
- Source potential candidates through online channels, including social platforms and professional networks.
- Oversee the full-cycle recruiting process.
- Create strong talent pipelines to meet our company’s current and future hiring needs.
- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews.
- Assess candidate information, such as resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System.
- Design job descriptions and interview questions that accurately reflect the requirements of each position.
- Lead employer branding initiatives.
- Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
- Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cielo
07.2018 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Supported: Celanese, Energizer, Cornerstone Building Brands
- Utilize a variety of recruitment platforms and methods, including Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn, our internal applicant tracking system, passive recruitment, headhunting, and referrals.
- Conduct high-volume in-person and phone interviews with candidates.
- Support three plants: Bishop, Clear Lake, and Bay City (Celanese).
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process: source, screen, and qualify candidates across all industries and levels based on position requirements.
- Take accountability for all recruitment activities in the designated area.
- Recruit, interview, and hire candidates in accordance with company guidelines.
- Attend monthly meetings with Hiring Managers and HR.
- Supported: Celanese, Energizer, Cornerstone Building Brands
Metro Recruiter
Manpower
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Actively manage and oversee all aspects of branch operations.
- Take responsibility for all activities within the area.
- Recruit, interview, and hire personnel in accordance with company guidelines.
- Ensure that there is always an adequate staff level in the area.
- Oversee the ongoing training and development of all team members.
Assistant Branch Manager
AppleOne
09.2009 - 10.2015
- Foster an environment of open communication, ensuring that all team members feel supported and understand the goals and objectives of AppleOne.
- Respond to all requests, suggestions, and grievances from team members.
- Take responsibility for area profitability.
- Maintain area minimum standards.
- Oversee P&L accountability, controlling expenses and percentages according to corporate guidelines.
- Keep accurate records of all branch activities in accordance with corporate and regional guidelines.
- Review and establish branch productivity standards with Team Leaders and Branch Managers.
- Conduct annual performance reviews with Team Leaders and Branch Managers.
- Utilize multiple recruitment platforms and methods, including Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn, the internal applicant tracking system, passive recruitment strategies, headhunting, and referrals.
- Conduct high-volume in-person and phone interviews with candidates.
- Manage all aspects of branch operations actively.
- Handle full-cycle recruiting by sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates across various industries and levels based on position requirements.
- Be accountable for all area activities.
- Maintain a complete understanding of all branch operations.
- Recruit, interview, and hire personnel in accordance with company guidelines.
- Oversee the ongoing training and development of all team members.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a sales cycle to promote both new and existing client development.
- Provide leadership and direction to the offices.
- Perform candidate background checks and drug screenings.
Executive Recruiter
Smith Personnel/ Flexible Staffing
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Source, screen, and qualify candidates based on the requirements of the position.
- Conduct candidate interviews both in-person and via phone.
- Utilize various recruitment platforms and methods, including Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn, an internal applicant tracking system, passive recruitment, headhunting, and referrals.
- Manage Human Resources tasks such as employee onboarding, creating and presenting offer letters, and processing payroll.
Executive Recruiter
Achievers Professional Staffing (Nursing Industry)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Full-Cycle Recruiter for RNs, LPNs, LVNs, and Respiratory Therapists.
- Developed and maintained both professional and personal relationships with clients.
- Provided 24-hour customer service and professional representation.
- Conducted candidate interviews in-person and via phone.
- Utilized multiple recruitment platforms and methods, including an internal applicant tracking system, passive recruitment, headhunting, and referrals.
- Managed Human Resources functions such as employee onboarding, creating and presenting offer letters, and processing payroll.
- Ensured compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
Executive Recruiter
NurseFinders
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Source, screen and qualify Registered nurses, LVN’S & Respiratory Therapist.
- Maintained both professional and personal relationships with clients.
- Provided 24-hour customer service and professional representation.
- Conducted candidate interviews in person and over the phone.
- Utilized multiple recruitment platforms and methods, including an internal applicant tracking system, passive recruitment, headhunting, and referrals.
- Handled Human Resources tasks, such as employee onboarding, creating and presenting offer letters, and processing payroll.
- Ensured compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
Skills
- Experience in corporate, national, local, and nursing sectors
- Proficient in sourcing and interviewing/screening candidates
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Expertise in full-cycle recruiting for high-volume candidates
- Skilled group trainer and speaker
- Focused on building effective teams
- Managerial and sales experience
- Skilled in marketing candidates in the job market
- Managed a full desk in recruitment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Accomplishments
- Recognized Top Recruiter in the Region 2018
- Recognized monthly for exceeding 10,000 plus hour weekly 2016 - 2017
- Recognized for over 10 starts weekly 2016 - 2017
- Recognized for 60 plus associates paid weekly 2016 - 2017
- Received award for Top Growth Producer in our Region in 2012
- Recognized as Million Dollar Biller 2013 – 2014
- Recognized Highest Contract Revenue
- Recognized Highest TGP
- Presidents club in 2012 and 2013
Timeline
Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist
Schwan’s Foods
01.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cielo
07.2018 - 01.2023
Metro Recruiter
Manpower
10.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Branch Manager
AppleOne
09.2009 - 10.2015
Executive Recruiter
Smith Personnel/ Flexible Staffing
01.2008 - 01.2009
Executive Recruiter
Achievers Professional Staffing (Nursing Industry)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Executive Recruiter
NurseFinders
01.2003 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
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