Wendy Canales
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Talent Acquisition Specialist
International Aerospace Coating
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for recruiting candidates to meet the resourcing needs of IAC’s US facilities, including, Amarillo, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Victorville, CA, and Spokane, WA, Portland, OR.
- Organized recruiting events such as job fairs and open houses to attract new talent efficiently while simultaneously promoting the company''s brand image positively within the industry.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Sourced and screened candidates for A & P Mechanics, Production Managers, Supply Chain Supervisors, Site Administrators, Human Resources Generalist and various other exempt roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to increase number of high-quality job applicants.
- Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on talent acquisition trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field.
- Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners to enhance the organization''s visibility among prospective candidates.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Field Talent Acquisition Manager
Flynn Group of Companies
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing United States Field Talent Acquisition Team – 2 direct reports
- Identified personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skillset criteria with the Management Team
- Recruited applicants for open positions, making public presentations regarding the organization and job opportunities; coordinate staff participation, setup, and work at job fairs (post COVID)
- Advised management on organizing, preparing, and implementing recruiting and retention programs
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies
- Provided leadership and guidance to the recruitment team, specifically junior talent acquisition specialists
- Coordinated the activities of the recruitment team in order to maintain efficiency and obtain organizational goals
- Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees
- Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for open positions
- Conducted regular follow up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
- Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of actual needs
- Built networks to find qualified passive candidates
- Researched and recommended new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
- Utilized social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates and document resources
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Staples, Inc Supply Chain
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsible for recruiting primarily for non-exempt, high volume hourly warehouse roles for the various Staple Fulfillment & SDO Centers (Atlanta GA, Austin, TX, Coppell, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Kansas City, MO)
- Developed plans to source qualified candidates and increase applicant pools, using appropriate sources job boards, internet sites and networking
- Conducted effective intake meetings with hiring managers to understand job details
- Negotiated basic offers with candidates as needed
- Educated, influenced, and enabled business to hire right talent
- Identified process issues and makes recommendations for improvement
- Partnered with hiring manager to identify qualified candidates, seek feedback, and make hiring recommendations
- Communicate appropriate expectations to and influence hiring managers regarding TA processes
- Provided timely updates to hiring managers with information regarding marketplace, obstacles, and work with manager to identify solutions
- Helped shape employment offers with hiring managers
- Educated and communicated appropriate expectations to and influence hiring managers, HR and HRBP regarding TA process
- Clearly communicated with applicants regarding Staples associate value proposition, benefits, salary, etc
- Utilized technology including social media to source and engage with potential applicants, as well as advertising and promoting opportunities with Staples
- Leveraged metrics and data to drive results and achieve company objectives
- Used reporting tools (such as Excel) to identify obstacles and to provide manager updates
- Effectively used business systems such as Outlook, Word, Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo) Smash Fly and Paradox to identify obstacles, update managers and candidates, and ensure compliance
- Leveraged available tools and resources to increase diversity of applicant pool and reviews quarterly diversity scorecard
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beacon Roofing Supply
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Developed strong relationships with various trucking schools to secure steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout hiring process.
- Collaborated with HR team to develop comprehensive onboarding process for new employees, improving retention rates.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
- Sourced and screened candidates for warehouse, accounting, sales and driver roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Talent Acquisition Field Distribution/Driver Recruiter
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Responsible for providing administrative and customer support services to Dr Pepper Snapple Group Human Resources Managers, Recruiters, Managers, District Managers, & potential employees
- Manage full cycle recruiting process, as well as assist with the development of recruiting strategies, processes, and tools
- Responsible for recruiting Driver Union and Non-Union positions for Dr Pepper bottling facilities in Central United States
- Manage from 70 to 100 requisitions
- Develop and implement diverse sourcing strategies, including referral generation, position postings, direct sourcing, and traditional media sources, networking, government organizations, and job fairs
- Manage DOT process and paperwork for locations throughout Central United States.
- Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Developed expertise in understanding client needs for Class A Driver positions, allowing me to accurately match candidates to open roles consistently.
- Increased recruiter productivity through implementation of efficient tracking systems and standardized interview techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all recruitment activities to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Mentored junior recruiters by sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective recruitment techniques, fostering supportive team environment conducive to growth and success.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios by proactively sourcing candidates through multiple channels, including online job boards, referrals, and social media platforms.
- Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps and develop targeted recruiting strategies accordingly.
Agency Recruiting/Sales/Branch Manager
Various DFW Staffing Agencies
01.1996 - 03.2015
- Responsible for recruiting candidates at several different recruiting agencies, Aerotech, Express Employment, Automation, Prodigy Placements, Trend Personnel, Madison Q Staffing
- Clients serviced were: American Airlines Center, NFL Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, Flextronics, RDL Building, Turbocare, Ostomed, E.A Sween, Paper Plate Company, Verizon Processing Center, Genco.
- Expanded client portfolio by networking at industry events and establishing strategic partnerships with complementary businesses.
- Enhanced brand visibility within local community by participating in trade shows, hosting educational seminars, sponsoring charity events.
- Monitored industry trends to inform introduction of relevant new products/services which contributed to increased profitability.
- Exceeded sales targets by effectively managing branch operations and driving a high-performance sales culture.
- Optimized branch operations by streamlining processes, improving team communication, and enhancing customer service standards.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided exceptional leadership; consistently motivating staff towards achieving individual targets as well as overall branch objectives.
- Successfully managed complex customer complaints and resolved issues in a timely manner, resulting in higher levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain high level of satisfaction.
- Interviewed, hired and developed team of 4..
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
Milford, TX06.1988
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment and hiring
- Relationship Building
- Employer Branding
- Applicant Tracking System
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relationship Management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Candidate tracking
- Pre-Employment Screening
Timeline
Field Talent Acquisition Specialist
International Aerospace Coating
02.2022 - Current
Field Talent Acquisition Manager
Flynn Group of Companies
10.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Staples, Inc Supply Chain
08.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beacon Roofing Supply
04.2018 - 07.2019
Talent Acquisition Field Distribution/Driver Recruiter
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
03.2015 - 04.2018
Agency Recruiting/Sales/Branch Manager
Various DFW Staffing Agencies
01.1996 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
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