Santana Bridges
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Recruiting Advisor with 7+ years of experience in high-volume talent acquisition, workforce planning, and full-cycle recruiting. Proven success in building strong talent pipelines, partnering with hiring leaders, and optimizing recruitment processes across logistics, corporate, and professional services environments. Skilled in managing fast-paced hiring demands while maintaining candidate experience and quality of hire.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High Volume Recruiter
Sysco
Remote
02.2024 - Current
- Lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting for critical operations roles including CDL drivers, warehouse associates, management roles and trainees.
- Manage large candidate pipelines while meeting aggressive hiring targets in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Partner with hiring managers and operations leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
- Conduct interviews, screenings, and offer negotiations while ensuring alignment with company standards and culture
- Orchestrated the end-to-end scheduling of phone screens, Microsoft Teams video calls, and onsite face-to-face interviews across multiple time zones; expertly managed complex calendars via Outlook and ATS platforms to synchronize panel assessments, room bookings, and candidate travel for a high-velocity hiring pipeline.
- Utilize ATS systems (Workday) to track candidates, maintain compliance, and improve reporting accuracy
- Processed offer letters, background checks and drug screening to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee
Senior Recruiter
Intuit- Manpower Group
Remote
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Partnered with hiring managers to execute end-to-end talent acquisition strategies, encompassing proactive sourcing, rigorous screening, and complex offer negotiations to secure top-tier talent.
- Led full-cycle recruitment for a variety of professional roles including Tax Associates, Tax Experts, Business Associates, Practice Attorney Associates, and Bookkeeping professionals
- Developed targeted sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates in competitive markets
- Managed high-volume seasonal hiring while maintaining strong candidate experience and engagement
- Conducted in-depth screenings to assess technical skills, certifications, and cultural fit
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align hiring goals with business needs
- Handled offer processes, negotiations, and onboarding coordination
- Leveraged ATS tools (ICISMS and Expert 2.0) to manage requisitions and candidate pipelines efficiently
Executive Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Citibank
Remote
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for banking and finance roles, including Financial Analysts, Risk Officers, and Portfolio Managers.
- Sourced and placed top talent for specialized positions in investment banking, wealth management, and corporate finance.
- Coordinated all interview logistics, including multi-stage panel scheduling, room bookings, and video conference setups.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a professional experience from initial application to day-one onboarding.
- Streamlined administrative workflows by managing background checks, offer letters, and pre-employment compliance documentation.
- Executed targeted searches for senior leadership, successfully filling CFO, SVP, and Director-level positions.
- Reduced time-to-fill and hiring costs by optimizing the screening process and improving scheduling efficiency.
- Maintained high levels of discretion when handling sensitive financial data and confidential executive information.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Onemain Financial
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Orchestrated complex interview cycles for branch candidates, aligning schedules between hiring managers and executive leadership across multiple time zones.
- Mastered recruitment technology (Workday, Phenom, Outlook) to maintain a high-velocity hiring pipeline while ensuring calendar accuracy.
- Facilitated the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle, managing background checks, offer documentation, and pre-employment compliance to ensure new hires were "desk-ready."
- Partnered with cross-functional branch teams to execute strategic hiring initiatives, directly contributing to regional growth and staffing targets.
- Audited and refined branch administrative processes, ensuring all recruitment activity met strict corporate compliance and efficiency standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland
Hopkins, SCSkills
- High-Volume Recruiting
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Project Management
- New Hire Orientation
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Candidate Screening & Interviewing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cold Calling
- Compliance & Reporting
Timeline
High Volume Recruiter
Sysco
02.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Intuit- Manpower Group
07.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Citibank
05.2020 - 07.2022
Talent Acquisition Partner
Onemain Financial
06.2015 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland