Veronica Marie Soto
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition professional. Skilled in developing recruitment strategies to find top talent. Hardworking, ambitious and career-focused professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
06.2022 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance
- Continue building strong relationships with hiring managers and with various Sales Centers to understand their unique needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions for every opening
- Host in-house hiring events and attend external events applicable to hiring needs
- Conduct phone screens to set up in-person, in trade and external interviews
- Train new hiring managers on recruitment process, candidate selection and best practices
- Develop strategic sourcing techniques to reduce time-to-fill roles
- Establish a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts on LinkedIn and referrals
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Full cycle talent acquisition which includes candidate sourcing, resume mining, screening, interview set up, interviewing and onboarding
- Maintain and update applicant tracking systems
- Develop communication and marketing plan with hiring managers to source the best talent for open requisitions
- Prepare, build and post open requisitions on job boards and other recruiting platforms (i.e., newspaper, social media, billboards, malls, employment agencies, email blasts etc.)
- Work closely with marketing team to develop new marketing strategies for recruitment
- Directly source candidates through professional networking, job fairs, events, cold calling and referrals to source top talent
- Coordinate employment offers with hiring managers/HR Team, make offers, set up background clearances and coordinate onboarding with HR team.
HR Administrative Assistant
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Delivered an outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors, vendors and interviewees upon arrival
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff members
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization
- Prepared onboarding packets for new hires, agency welcome cards, swag bags and badges
- Tracked and maintained agency property systems and employment medical files
- Supported recruitment efforts by coordinating job postings, reviewing resumes, phone screening and scheduling interviews
- Coordinated employment offers, set background check clearances, set new hire dates and onboarded new staff
- Efficiently managed personnel files, ensuring all documents were up-to-date and in compliance with legal requirements
- Acted as a reliable point of contact for employees seeking information on company policies, benefits, or general HR matters
Temporary HR Specialist
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked closely with HR Manager and supervisors to aid new and present staff members
- Assisted with both HR onboarding and offboarding procedures
- Coordinated new staff hire dates, set up orientations, onboarding packets, and profiles in data processing systems
- Posted open requisitions on job boards and recruitment sites
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates
- Assisted with special projects, developed reports for HR Manager and maintained staff files organized
Cashier and Customer Service Associate
Christmas Tree Shops
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided friendly customer service and knowledge to customers about store items, promotions and policies
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward program
- Assisted front end staff with returns, special customer orders, tax exempt transactions, key turns and new staff training program
- Collected, authorized and operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front register lanes
- Assisted sales floor staff with new displays and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes
Education
Criminal Justice -
University At Albany
Albany, NY05.2016
Criminal Justice -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2013
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy, NY06.2011
Skills
- Recruitment
- Human Resources Support
- Strategic Candidate Sourcing
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Other Languages
Spanish
https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-marie-soto-9998891b7/
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
06.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
07.2020 - 05.2022
HR Administrative Assistant
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
11.2017 - 07.2020
Temporary HR Specialist
CEO (Commission on Economic Opportunity)
01.2017 - 11.2017
Cashier and Customer Service Associate
Christmas Tree Shops
04.2012 - 12.2016
Criminal Justice -
University At Albany
Criminal Justice -
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
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