Sara Calabrez
Plano,TX
Summary
I’m an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement across global organizations. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, I connect easily with people from different backgrounds. Along with my HR expertise, I also have a strong background in banking as a Personal Banker and Teller, giving me hands-on experience in customer service and financial solutions. I have a strong focus on recruiting, employee learning and development, and supporting leaders as a business partner. I’ve led initiatives that improved hiring processes, boosted retention, and built inclusive workplace cultures. My focus is always on creating strong teams and a supportive environment where employees and businesses grow together.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
03.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, conducting needs assessments to recommend tailored financial solutions.
- Leverage consultative skills to understand client goals and provide education on products and services.
- Manage sensitive customer information with discretion, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Apply conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to resolve complex client concerns, achieving high satisfaction scores.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and long-lasting relationships.
Senior Recruitment Specialist
CMOC International
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Led recruitment for operational to executive roles, reducing time-to-hire by 25% through strategic sourcing.
- Recruited for multiple openings simultaneously, managing high candidate volumes and prioritizing roles to meet tight deadlines.
- Partnered with hiring managers to validate job requirements, sourcing strategies, and interview processes.
- Acted as HR Business Partner for 400+ employees, advising on policies, payroll, and benefits.
- Designed and implemented onboarding programs improving new hire retention by 15%.
- Created employee engagement activities that boosted participation scores by 20%.
- Developed training plans aligned with company strategy, improving skill readiness across teams.
Corporate HR Analyst (Recruiter)
Anglo American
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for corporate functions, meeting hiring goals ahead of deadlines.
- Designed and executed employee development programs, increasing promotion rates by 18%.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in a more representative workforce.
- Created onboarding programs for interns and new hires, streamlining integration into company culture.
- Maintained HR KPIs and controlled budget for talent management initiatives.
HR Analyst – Generalist
Anglo American
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Led recruitment for factory operations, hiring 100+ employees annually.
- Developed legal compliance training plans for operational teams.
- Managed internship and apprenticeship programs, increasing pipeline for skilled roles.
HR Analyst – Vendor & Contractor Management
Anglo American
12.2009 - 11.2012
- Managed vendor workforce, overseeing contracts, onboarding, and compliance.
- Controlled headcount and labor budget, ensuring operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration and Management
Centro Universitario UNA
01.2009
Skills
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (High-Volume Hiring)
- Candidate Experience & Relationship Management
- Sourcing Strategies & Talent Pipelines
- Onboarding & Training Programs
- HR Policies & Compliance
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- KPI & Budget Management
- Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
- Relationship building
- Branch operations
Languages
Fluent in Portuguese (Native), English and Spanish
Timeline
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
03.2024 - Current
Senior Recruitment Specialist
CMOC International
01.2017 - 08.2021
Corporate HR Analyst (Recruiter)
Anglo American
09.2014 - 12.2016
HR Analyst – Generalist
Anglo American
11.2012 - 08.2014
HR Analyst – Vendor & Contractor Management
Anglo American
12.2009 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration and Management
Centro Universitario UNA
Professional Development
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategies – LinkedIn Learning
- Employee Engagement & Retention Programs – Coursera
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – LinkedIn Learning
- HR Analytics & Metrics – Coursera
- Customer Experience Design (CX) – Udemy
- Compliance & Risk Management in Financial Services – American Bankers Association
- Business Communication & Negotiation Skills – LinkedIn Learning
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