Experience

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  Tagua Inspirations

  • Cuenca Ecuador

  • Owner/Designer

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • Cuenca Ecuador

    Entrepreneur of an online retailer. Design custom tagua jewelry as well as sell traditional tagua jewelry made by local Ecuadorian artisans. Each handcrafted piece is made from tagua that is carefully harvested from the rainforests in Ecuador. Tagua is referred to as vegetable ivory because it closely resembles animal ivory. Economic and Environmental Benefits of Tagua:1. Protects the rainforests of South America from deforestation 2. Provides sustainable income for local artisans.3. Reduces the demand for ivory from African elephants. Each year, 30,000 elephants are slaughtered for their ivory.

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  Communtiy Service

  • Cuenca, Ecuador

  • Spanish Teacher/Translator

    • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
    • Cuenca, Ecuador

    Work with Spanish students (children and adults) in Ecuador in a worldwide educational program Instruct Spanish language skills such as reading, grammar and speakingConduct one-on-one classes as well as group sessionsPrepare material/work books and present in a clear logical mannerApart from language skills, teach practical skills as well as moral valuesFreelance translator for English speaking expatriates or visiting foreigners

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  Gestamp

  • McCalla, AL

  • HR Recruiter

    • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
    • McCalla, AL

    • Full Cycle Recruiting: Manage and execute full recruiting process from start to finish, from initial cold call to interview to offer letter/salary negotiation. Emphasis on research, sourcing, and assessment of candidates. Partner with the hiring managers and talent acquisition team to understand open positions and goals to develop and implement appropriate recruiting strategies. • Sourcing: Actively source, build and maintain a candidate pipeline for open positions through internal database, internet searches, cold-calls, and networking. Specific areas include, but not limited to, Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting, Management, Maintenance, and Tool & Die. • Qualifying and Pre-Screening: Conduct HR screenings, assess candidate technical skills and organizational fit based upon culture and business objectives, effectively communicate and market Gestamp’s career opportunities and arrange phone and in-person interviews with hiring managers. • Employment Branding: Improve our employer brand awareness to the appropriate audiences through networking events, career fairs, university recruiting, social media, etc.Based in Madrid, Spain, Gestamp is present in 20 countries and has 96 manufacturing plants, 12 R&D Centers and a workforce numbering over 30,000 employees worldwide. We are an international company that has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, becoming an engine for creating quality jobs.

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  Community Service

  • Birmingham, Alabama Area

  • Spanish Teacher/Translator

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Birmingham, Alabama Area

    • Dedicated 70 hours or more a month to help those in the Spanish community through a world-wide educational program.• Diligently taught beneficial and practical ways to contribute to their families, the local community and to society. • Patiently taught those with little education to read in their own language (Spanish).

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  Express Employment Professionals

  • Birmingham, AL

  • Staffing Consultant - Administrative & Financial Services

    • 2010 - 2013
    • Birmingham, AL

    • Responsible for the growth and management of the Administrative Department including managing one team member. • Recruitment and placement of qualified candidates for all professional and executive level positions, including licensed medical. • Completed necessary pre-employment processes including job interviews, background checks, drug screens, reference checks and skill testing of candidates. • Developed relationships with new and existing clients to qualify job orders, determine skill sets required and make appropriate recommendations and placements. • Managed associates while on assignment, administered performance counseling, coaching and disciplinary measures as necessary. • Hosted job fairs and workshops to build and maintain a core of strong candidates in a variety of functions to meet existing and potential needs of clients. • Developed and grew client base by inside and outside marketing as well as HR consultation with key managers and senior level executives. • Participated in local trade association and networking events to increase presence in the local business community.

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  Pell City High School

  • Pell City, AL

  • Special Education Teacher/Tutor

    • 2009 - 2010
    • Pell City, AL

    • Instruct students in classroom environment and one-on-one setting, working with those who have moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or social/behavioral problems.• Develop and implement lesson plans for non-core courses such as Job Readiness, Career Technology, and Living Skills, ensuring students have the skills needed for employment and/or career.• Work closely with Administrators and Director of Special Education to adhere precisely to the student’s individualized behavioral and instructional components. • Maintain accurate and confidential records and progress reports, supervise curriculum-based testing, and provide clerical and classroom maintenance.

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  Express Employment Professionals

  • United States
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Bilingual (Spanish) Staffing Coordinator - Industrial

    • 2006 - 2008

    • Conducted job interviews, administered and scored tests, conducted in house drug tests, evaluated and assigned associates to client accounts based on their skills, abilities, and availability.• Conducted safety and new hire orientations and provided on-the-job training for Spanish speaking associates for various industrial positions. • Effectively recruited, coached, trained and counseled associates, including implementing appropriate disciplinary action as needed. • Worked within deadlines to fill jobs quickly while maintaining strong customer service and professionalism.

  • Front Office Coordinator/HR Assistant

    • 2004 - 2006

    Worked under supervision of HR Director; handled written and oral correspondence with clients; effectively solved non-routine HR problems; verified data for accuracy and completeness; provided clerical support to other departments; and performed general office work.

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  Clean Solutions

  • Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Business Owner

    • 2005 - 2008
    • Tuscaloosa, AL

    • Handled payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable; maintained accurate files and financial records.• Trained and supervised employees.• Developed and retained clients by creating and implementing business solutions.• Established and executed bids.