Sandy Sotelo
Winchester,CA
Summary
Driven and decisive recruitmant consultant ofering 11+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
United States Navy, USN
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with department heads to ensure recruitment strategies were aligned with organizational objectives.
- Organized and facilitated career fairs in order to source qualified candidates.
- Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Kept company in compliance with EEO requirements.
- Informed applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Analyzed data and developed solutions or alternative methods for employee retention.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Analyzed employee performance data to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies for advancement.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborated closely with department heads on strategic planning initiatives related to workforce optimization.
- Managed recruitment, selection, onboarding and training processes for new employees.
- Prepared reports on personnel activity including hiring trends, staff turnover rates, and other relevant metrics.
- Devised training programs for new and existing employees.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
Recruitment Manager
United States Navy, USN
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract the best talent.
- Established relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, colleges and other educational institutions in order to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
- Analyzed feedback from unsuccessful applicants to improve future recruitment efforts.
- Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing as many as 2500 candidates each year to fill key positions.
- Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Attended job fairs and industry events in order to promote the company's brand image.
- Managed onboarding activities such as orientation sessions, introductions to colleagues., to ensure new hires have a smooth transition into their role.
- Organized interviews with hiring managers and senior executives to evaluate candidates' abilities.
Engineering Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Monitored performance metrics such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost control to ensure engineering goals were met.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that engineering projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Managed a team of engineers, providing guidance and direction on daily tasks and long-term projects.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff members on engineering processes, policies, and procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to design or process issues.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks for all machines used in the engineering department.
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed products or processes before implementation.
- Maintained high standard of work quality by monitoring team performance and proactively correcting identified deficiencies.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Streamlined and automated internal processes to improve overall workflows.
- Developed standard operating procedures for engineering operations in accordance with safety standards.
Recruiter
United States Navy, USN
Orange
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
- Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Engineman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
08.2003 - 01.2009
- Performed maintenance and repair of all shipboard propulsion machinery, boilers, auxiliary equipment, and related systems.
- Inspected and maintained valves, pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, condensers, evaporators and other mechanical components.
- Performed routine tests on fuel oil samples for contamination or water content.
- Conducted periodic inspections of all lubricating oils used in main engine bearings.
- Adjusted RPMs as directed by bridge personnel to maintain speed requirement during underway operations.
- Checked firefighting systems such as sprinklers, foam systems and emergency generators for proper function.
- Executed preventive maintenance programs designed to minimize downtime due to system malfunctions or failures.
- Provided training for new personnel assigned to work in the engineering department.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to operating procedures within the engine room environment.
- Assisted Chief Engineer with developing plans for major repairs involving complex pieces of equipment.
- Updated daily logs and submitted timely reports of team activities and materials usage.
- Kept engine rooms clean and ready for inspection by internal and external authorities.
- Monitored levels of oil, fuel and lubrication available prior to voyage commencement to ensure adequate available quantities.
- Completed all maintenance and repair actions with little oversight to minimize downtime.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Enlisted Academy
U.S. Naval War College, The
Newport, RI01-2023
Leadership Development Course -
United States Navy
San Diego, CA01-2023
Leader Development Course Facilitator -
United States Navy
San Diego, CA01-2023
Professional Selling And Prospecting Skills -
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL01-2008
Professional Recruiting School -
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL01-2008
Professional Coaching Course -
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL01-2008
Skills
- Client Relations
- Portfolio Development
- Performance Tracking
- Contract Negotiation
- Candidate Sourcing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Industry Expertise
Timeline
Human Resources Director
United States Navy, USN
06.2023 - 09.2025
Recruitment Manager
United States Navy, USN
07.2016 - 06.2023
Engineering Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
01.2012 - 07.2016
Recruiter
United States Navy, USN
01.2009 - 01.2012
Engineman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
08.2003 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Enlisted Academy
U.S. Naval War College, The
Leadership Development Course -
United States Navy
Leader Development Course Facilitator -
United States Navy
Professional Selling And Prospecting Skills -
United States Navy
Professional Recruiting School -
United States Navy
Professional Coaching Course -
United States Navy
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