Monica - Software Engineer with 5 years of backend development experience

Applied Java for developing scalable backend services and microservices.

Designed and implemented REST APIs to facilitate communication between services.

Participated in migration projects towards microservices for improved system performance.

Managed code repositories, branching, and code review processes.

Experience working in Scrum teams to deliver features iteratively.

As an independent Executive Search Consultant, I specialize in assisting companies in identifying and attracting top talent for their leadership teams. My services encompass crafting comprehensive job profiles, conducting targeted candidate searches, coordinating interview processes, facilitating candidate selection, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience., In addition, I provide professional guidance to job seekers, equipping them with the essential skills needed to excel in their interviews., Furthermore, I provide mentorship to individuals who have been impacted by narcissistic abuse and public defamation through a specialized program I have created.

A Ukrainian company started operations in Latin America, and I was actively involved in launching corporate and local strategies to develop our new location in terms of talent recruitment, business development and brand awareness., Built, trained, and coordinated my recruitment team, facilitating collaboration between staffing team members to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of results., Owned and facilitated all recruitment activities, updating procedures, and tracking metrics., Liaised with the marketing department in the design and implementation of digital campaigns, talent attraction projects, employer branding activities, industry events, etc., Built professional networks with local and international stakeholders, strategic partners, candidates, and key members of the industry, keeping track of new trends to strengthen company culture and diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

Owned and facilitated all recruitment activities, guided the recruiting team and its daily operations, set goals, monitored performance, and reported results., Managed technical recruiting processes for Information Technology professionals in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile to deliver consulting and software services for clients in Latin America., Built a corporate strategy to strengthen our Chile branch, developed networking, and employer branding activities., Kept track of and reported recruitment metrics to the executive team.

Managed technical recruiting processes for Information Technology professionals who were passionate about world-changing software, using Agile methodologies, with a strong emphasis on diversity., Identified potential candidates through screening and interviewed applicants for different roles such as Software Developer, Business Analyst, DevOps Engineer, and Project Manager, ranging from Graduate level to Technical Lead., Built relationships with the internal consultants to manage their technical and cultural interviews and subsequent huddle to assess strengths and areas of development for every candidate., Participated in Events for the technical community, such as XConf and Chile WIC, aiming to create branding awareness and attract talent to build a strong pipeline of great candidates.

Sourced and managed high caliber candidates through the recruitment process efficiently and effectively; responsible for sourcing, attracting and assessing them to become permanent employees or to work on a project basis (Ad-Hoc Contractors)., Defined recruitment needs in each country along with Directors; used different ways to source the best talent for each requirement; conducted competency-based interviews and reference checks; assisted with the hiring process, offer negotiation; managed the analysis of data and results, KPI’s reports., Was responsible for designing regional recruiting efforts to attract the best talent at the junior level (Campus Recruiting) and senior level (Experienced Hires) for Chile, Brazil, Peru and Argentina., Built strong relationships with Regional Directors to enable supporting business growth, specializing in specific profiles according to internal requirements (experts in mining, energy, oil&gas, operations, etc.)., Worked with local P&D (People and Development, Training Team -HR), followed up to consultant’s performance according to biannual assessments, being flexible and open to find new ways to work more efficiently.

Experienced Hire Recruitment for Latam: talent acquisition and recruitment of expert professionals specialized in different industries and practices, according to Latam Directors' requirements (mining, energy, operations, IT, telecommunications, etc.). This includes sourcing, attracting, and assessing the best senior candidates to join the new McKinsey Implementation Group., Graduate Recruitment for Chile and Argentina: design and implementation of recruiting activities to source, attract, and assess the best young professionals from T1 universities to join as Business Analysts., Design & implementation of Onboarding strategies for new recruits, improving the landing experience., Management of McK Recruiting tools, local Facebook website to inform about local recruiting activities, design of posters & fliers for campus, scheduling interviews, training sessions, events for MBA Students.

Managed candidate selection processes from Analysts through C-level executives, including client relations, drafting of the 'Job description' and 'Candidate profile', research, interviews, projective tests, proposal letters, reports of candidates, reference checks, English level assessment, contract and offer negotiation, after hiring follow up, data analysis, etc., Implemented new tools and methodologies, CRM architecture, reporting documents, and creation of forms and patterns., Responsible for billing and collecting processes with corresponding departments., Developed new business opportunities and marketing strategies, presented to clients, etc.

I actively participated in the startup of the Firm in Chile, including marketing activities, designing ads, and developing the local office., Managed contracts and the employee benefits program, conducted workforce planning, provided training and induction, handled the billing and collecting process (invoices), managed bank accounts, and oversaw stationery, etc., Conducted market research for specific professional profiles and performed data analysis.

Coordinated candidate interviews with consultants and clients, ensuring confidentiality., Coordinated local and international corporate events (Christmas events, cards, foreign visitors, director meetings, etc.)., Managed and updated internal database of candidates and assignments, timesheets, business trips, flights, etc.