Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist

- *Hard Skills:*

- Candidate Sourcing & Screening

- ATS and CRM Management (Greenhouse, Lever, SAP SuccessFactors)

- Workforce Planning & Forecasting

- Competency-Based Interviewing

- Data Analytics & Recruitment Metrics

- Employer Branding & Social Media Campaigns

- Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

- Candidate Relationship Management

- *Soft Skills:*

- Strong Communication & Negotiation

- Stakeholder Engagement

- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

- Adaptive & Resilient in Fast-Paced Environments

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Cultural Sensitivity & Emotional Intelligence

*Senior Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist*

**ABC Retail Corporation** — New York, NY

June 2022 – Present

- Lead end-to-end recruiting for 200+ retail positions annually across multiple store locations, including store associates, department managers, and regional supervisors.

- Implemented predictive analytics tools to optimize sourcing channels, increasing candidate quality score by 15%.

- Developed tiered outreach initiatives, incorporating social media campaigns and talent community programs, boosting pipeline diversity by 30%.

- Partnered with HR and store leadership to forecast hiring needs aligned with seasonal peaks and expansion plans.

- Reduced average time-to-fill from 45 to 35 days through optimized interview scheduling and candidate pipeline management.

*Retail Talent Acquisition Specialist*

**XYZ Global Retail** — Chicago, IL

May 2018 – May 2022

- Managed recruitment campaigns for over 150 retail stores across the Midwest region, focusing on entry-level to managerial positions.

- Redesigned interview framework, implementing competency-based assessments that enhanced quality of hire and reduced onboarding time by 20%.

- Collaborated with DEI teams to develop inclusive sourcing strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in underrepresented candidate placements.

- Led ATS migration project, training 20+ HR team members on new features, workflows, and reporting functionalities.

- Analyzed recruitment metrics weekly to inform strategic adjustments and reporting to executive leadership.

*Recruitment Coordinator (Internship & Entry-Level)*

**Fashion Retail Inc.** — Los Angeles, CA

Summer 2017

- Supported the recruiting team by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate tracking systems.

- Developed social media outreach content that increased internship applicant volume by 40%.

- Assisted with onboarding documentation and new hire orientations, ensuring seamless integration.

**Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management**

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — Graduated 2016

- Certified Talent Acquisition Specialist (CTAS) – HR Certification Institute, 2024

- Advanced Sourcing Strategies – LinkedIn Learning, 2023

- Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment – SHRM, 2022

Diversity Hiring Initiative

Led a cross-functional project aimed at expanding candidate outreach into underserved communities. Partnered with local community colleges and diversity organizations to create a pipeline, resulting in a 35% increase in minority hires over 12 months.

Retail Workforce Planning Dashboard

Designed and implemented a real-time analytics dashboard using Power BI that visualized hiring metrics, seasonal trends, and pipeline status—improving strategic sourcing decisions and reducing vacancy periods.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)