Amanda Picado Blanco
Alajuela,Alajuela
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting and strategic recruitment solutions. Adept at leveraging applicant tracking systems to optimize hiring processes and forge partnerships that enhance recruitment outcomes. Recognized for sourcing a diverse global talent pool, resulting in significant improvements in staffing efficiency. Core competencies include candidate sourcing and employee development, aimed at fostering organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Associate
Kaiser Permanente
Heredia, Heredia
01.2024 - Current
- Full-cycle recruiting experience for roles of different natures.
- Partnered with both managers and stakeholders to define the best recruitment support for the department.
- Examined recruiting data to pinpoint improvement opportunities in talent acquisition.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes and maintain candidate data.
- Teamed with HR and department heads to project future staffing requirements.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Cargill
Belen, Heredia
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Excelled in negotiating to close offers.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for complex requisitions.
- Applied market knowledge and sourcing skills to engage with active and non-active applicants.
- Leveraged alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent.
- Partnered with HR and recruitment experts to fulfill staffing needs.
- Evaluated candidates during interviews to identify top qualifications.
- Developed a talent pipeline aligned with core values and role requirements.
DocuSign Project Manager
SYKES
Moravia, San Jose
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented DocuSign solutions for about 50 clients per month, covering HR, Finance, Marketing, Technology and other areas.
- Demonstrated robust leadership to optimize ongoing process improvements.
- Identified requirements ensuring timely and cost-effective resource allocation.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Perfiles Tecnológicos
Tibás, San Jose
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Evaluated and referred job applicants for managerial hiring decisions.
- Sourced and qualified candidates for customer service and IT roles.
- Managed recruitment pipeline by conducting continuous market analysis.
- Created a hiring process based on role needs and organizational principles.
- Partnered with HR experts to achieve talent acquisition targets.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Alajuela09.2015
Certificate Technical Studies - MS Office
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Alajuela04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration For Human Resources
Universidad Santa Lucia
AlajuelaSkills
- Developing Strategic Partnerships
- Employee Development
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment Management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Global recruitment
Certification
- CLAP (Cargill Lean Awareness Program), Basic for Lean Six Sigma- 2023
- Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate - Nov 2024
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Associate
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Cargill
08.2021 - 11.2023
DocuSign Project Manager
SYKES
08.2020 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Perfiles Tecnológicos
12.2017 - 03.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Certificate Technical Studies - MS Office
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration For Human Resources
Universidad Santa Lucia
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