Mari V.

Talent Acquisition Lead

Caracas, Venezuela

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Agile Methodologies Mentor

Academia Eprenda, iBender Academy

I teach and guide diploma and technical degree students in full-stack web programming, preparing them for the workplace with a solid foundation in agile project management.

I teach the practical application of methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean for web development project management.

I train students in using management tools to organize and optimize their independent projects.

I facilitate learning through hands-on experience, guiding them to apply agile principles to their projects from the start.

I prepare future tech professionals, ensuring they gain the skills they need to work efficiently in development teams in today's job market.

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 9 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Talent Acquisition Lead

iBender LLC

  • I lead a team of 5 recruiters, fostering a high-performance environment and achieving ambitious goals.
  • I continuously optimize our recruitment processes, reducing client response time to a maximum of 3 days.
  • I build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term satisfaction.
  • I manage a portfolio of 6 to 11 clients, each with 2 to 5 openings.
  • I boost the company's employer brand, positioning us as one of the most recognized recruitment agencies in the region.
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
8 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Senior IT Recruiter

iBender LLC

  • Responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, from generating demand to onboarding new talent in highly complex tech projects (developers, DevOps, UX/UI designers, BAs, BI, Data Engineers, etc.).
  • Facilitated the hiring of technical profiles for relocation to Europe, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.
  • Used HubSpot as the main tool to manage the entire recruitment process, from lead generation to candidate follow-up.
  • Leveraged LinkedIn, CompuTrabajo, Opción Empleo, Trabajos Diarios, the company website, internal databases, and social media as recruitment sources.
May 2021 - Sep 2023
2 years 5 months
Santiago, Chile

Senior IT Recruiter

Acid Labs and Linets

  • Sourced and screened a wide range of IT profiles (developers, QA, Data Scientists, etc.) for projects in LATAM using Jazz as the management tool, handling 5 to 10 openings weekly.
  • Developed and maintained a database of qualified candidates to ensure a quick response to client requests.
  • Conducted online interviews, prepared reports, and presented candidates to clients.
  • Used LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, employee referrals, and the company's database.
Dec 2018 - May 2021
2 years 6 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Talent Partner – IT Recruitment

iBender LLC

  • Recruited and selected different IT profiles, starting with defining the profile with the client.
  • Searched on LinkedIn, CompuTrabajo, and the company's databases.
  • Conducted interviews, updated the CRM, prepared reports, and presented candidates to the client.
  • Kept constant follow-up with candidates.
Sep 2016 - Nov 2018
2 years 3 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sourcing Leader

Bandit

  • Led a team of 7 sourcers, handling search priority assignments and coordinating meetings with the respective recruiters.
  • Actively participated in sourcing IT profiles, delegating to other sourcers based on complexity.
  • Updated and maintained databases in Excel, Hiring Room, and Salesforce after migration.
  • Used LinkedIn and legacy databases to contact potential candidates.
  • Coordinated interviews with the respective recruiters.
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
2 years 4 months
Caracas, Venezuela

Recruitment and Selection Coordinator

Venalcasa, S.A.

  • Led a team of 22 HR analysts at the head office and plants.
  • Organized work by assigning priorities to recruiters based on plant needs through on-site assessments.
  • Prepared reports.
  • Conducted interviews for administrative roles, presentations, onboarding kits, contract reviews, and coordination of medical evaluations.
  • Managed processes in Excel and used CompuTrabajo, Indeed, and Opción Empleo.
  • Facilitated in-person and virtual training to support leadership and instructional design development.
  • Developed manuals, carried out needs assessments (DNA), prepared training materials, and implemented training solutions.

Summary

I have extensive experience managing the entire recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviews to onboarding and retention, especially in the technology sector. I have led teams in diverse recruiting environments, reducing response times and building strong client relationships while continuously optimizing processes.

I also bring hands-on expertise in agile methodologies, mentoring future professionals and integrating practical approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. My background in HR, bolstered by a solid academic foundation, guarantees that I deliver high-quality talent acquisition and effective project support.

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Elementary

Education

Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology · Psychology · Venezuela

C.U.P. José Lorenzo Perez

Associate Degree in Personnel Administration · Personnel Administration · Venezuela

Certifications & licenses

Broadcasting Certificate

UCSAR

Agile Methodologies

iBender Academy

Diploma in Organizational Psychology

Politécnico De Colombia

Diploma in Human Resources Management

CEUJAP

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