Valeria Olmeda
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Efficient professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of recruiting, talent management, and team leadership / motivation. Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
WilsonHCG
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
Contract Recruiter
T-Mobile
, Texas
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Sourced and screened candidates for internal and external roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
Recruiter/Sales Supervisor
FIT Lab Fitness LLC
Edinburg, TX
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Provide leadership through expertise in sales; keep membership sales representatives motivated and well-informed through daily/ weekly/monthly sales meetings and education
- Coach & develop new and existing staff members to ensure world class service is delivered at all times for all locations
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Facilitated new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude.
Nurse Recruiter
Ageless Living Home Health
Edinburg, TX
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
Area Recruiter
Pediatric Services Of America, PSA Healthcare
McAllen, TX
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Interviewed healthcare professionals, evaluating candidates' strengths and skills and comparing them with clients' requirements
- Negotiated schedules, wage rates, and other terms and conditions of employment with external staff
- Collaborated with multiple departments to facilitate nurse placement by delegating tasks to appropriate team members
- Created ads used to attract qualified candidates to open positions
- Operated information booths for all recruiting activities.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Store Manager/District Training Manager
Guess By Marciano
McAllen, TX
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Led and participated in Executive Leadership walkthrough, giving insight into field strengths and opportunities
- Actively recruited, hired, and staffed leadership to be leveraged throughout district
- Acting District Manager in supervisor's absence
- Formed employee schedule and monitored labor cost to be effective with store
- Maintained store's appearance and merchandising with ongoing marketing campaigns
- Created positive experiences for both customers and associates
- Ensured store and associates complied with company standards for all visual and operational policies and procedures.
- Established succession planning by training and mentoring associates into leadership positions.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Store Manager Trainer
GUESS? Inc
San Antonio, TX
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Accountable for sales performance, focusing on growth and profitability, customer satisfaction, merchandising standards, store operations, and the training and development of entire staff
- Network, recruit, hire, develop and retain high quality management and associates to fill store
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Drove and maintained solid operational processes, inventory management and inventory rationalization
- Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Management - Human Resource Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Social Media Platforms
- Recruitment Management
- Candidate Searching
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Employee Hiring
- Internal Mobility
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Employee and Applicant Assessment
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
WilsonHCG
05.2022 - Current
Contract Recruiter
T-Mobile
10.2021 - 05.2022
Recruiter/Sales Supervisor
FIT Lab Fitness LLC
11.2019 - 10.2021
Nurse Recruiter
Ageless Living Home Health
09.2018 - 11.2019
Area Recruiter
Pediatric Services Of America, PSA Healthcare
10.2016 - 02.2018
Store Manager/District Training Manager
Guess By Marciano
09.2014 - 10.2016
Store Manager Trainer
GUESS? Inc
08.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration Management - Human Resource Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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