Served as the Talent Acquisition Leader for Florida, driving full-cycle recruitment strategy across 220+ properties and 60,000+ units/apartments statewide, supporting over 300 hiring managers and ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.
Reduced time-to-fill by 10 days in 2023 and by an additional 5 days in 2024 by leveraging proactive workforce planning, aligning closely with business leaders, and executing targeted talent pipeline strategies.
Consulted directly with business leaders to define talent needs, improve hiring decisions, and guide effective candidate selection.
Partnered cross-functionally with operations, HR, and finance to drive succession planning and strategic staffing initiatives in a highly competitive labor market, reducing cost per hire and turnover.
Spearheaded training programs for hiring managers on behavioral interviewing, selection techniques, and inclusive hiring practices.
Acted as a key stakeholder in the Workday Recruiting Optimization and user adoption strategies to support scalable talent acquisition.
Recognized with the Greystar Florida Above and Beyond Award (2023) for outstanding contributions to hiring success and stakeholder partnership.
Collaborated on retention initiatives and culture improvement strategies, contributing to stronger team engagement and workforce stability.
Monitored hiring-related legislation and compliance updates to advise internal stakeholders and protect company interests.
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist
UCP of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2021 - 05.2022
Managed recurring HR processes.
Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
Managed and updated Paycom.
HRIS Implementation.
Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
Sourced, qualified, and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
Onboarded new team members including the completion of their I9's.
Career Services Consultant
CareerSource Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - 12.2021
Facilitated job and community agency referrals, job center workshops, résumé assistance and help with interviewing.
Analyzed vacancies against applicant skillset to assess employment eligibility.
Coordinated services with employers, partner agencies and community resources.
Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Taught workshops on building resumes, completing applications and searching for jobs.
Assist with the development of employee training and training documents; assist in training HR Department staff and others utilizing HR systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Integrated Business
University of Central Florida
Orlando
01-2020
Certification
American Staffing Association: Corporate Recruiting Professional Certification
PHR Certification: Anticipated by end of 2026
Volunteering
UCP Gala Raise Money for Schools with Children with Disabilities - 2022
Summer Youth Program - Workforce Board - 2021
DEI Greystar North Florida Board Member - 2022 to current
Residential Maintenance/Construction Committee Advisor for Valencia College Accelerated Program - 2023 to current
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner/Advisor
Greystar
05.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist
UCP of Central Florida
12.2021 - 05.2022
Career Services Consultant
CareerSource Central Florida
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Integrated Business