Jose Ruiz
Fontana, California,CA
Summary
Proven Talent Acquisition Specialist with a track record of enhancing recruitment strategies and candidate sourcing at Kelly OCG. Leveraged bilingual capabilities and cold-calling expertise to expand candidate pipelines and refine hiring processes. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships, achieving sales goals at J.West America, and driving customer satisfaction through effective communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kelly OCG
09.2021 - Current
- Supported Cummins NA Hourly in CSSNA to fill technician, office, and mfg roles.
- Managed various locations in the west coast such as CA, OR, WA, CO, AZ, UT, NV, and NM.
- Managed a average of 35 requisitions at a time with a peak of 72 while in Shop for our Southern Indiana locations.
- Worked alongside our Australian team to support the internship program for college students.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Sourced and screened candidates for shop, skilled roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Used application to perform work duties effectively such as Oracle Taleo, Rocket Power, HiredScore, LinkedIn and Indeed.
Sales Manager
J.West America
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Sales Associate Specialist
J.West America
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Made cold calls to generate new customers as well as managing and maintaining relations.
- Created shipping labels and oversaw shipments to ensure that product was shipped accurately.
- Attended trade shows across the US, Canada, and Mexico to present product and generate new clients.
Sales Associate
Globalux Lighting
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Cold calling wholesale locations and lighting stores to generate new clients and relationships.
- Managed accounts and sales representatives on the west coast and mid west.
- Supported sales representatives through their sales by providing lead times, prices, product suggestions, and stock checks.
- Created product order sheets and shipment BOL's through Fedex, UPS, DHL, and Saia. I also communicated with logistic companies to find the most competitive prices and shipping times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
Fontana, California06.2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- Recruitment planning
- Candidate Sourcing
- Work authorizations
- Compensation analysis
- Referral Generation
- Candidate pipeline management
- Recruitment
- Cold-calling
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate tracking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kelly OCG
09.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
J.West America
05.2015 - 09.2021
Sales Associate Specialist
J.West America
01.2012 - 05.2015
Sales Associate
Globalux Lighting
01.2008 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Kaiser High School
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