Erika Valdes-Jimenez
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Driven, detail-oriented professional with a strong record of exceeding expectations and enhancing best practices in Recruitment and Business Administration. Demonstrated ability to lead teams (up to 25 staff), manage projects, coach, train, and organize events, consistently delivering high-quality results. Highly skilled Talent Acquisition Advisor with broad experience in diverse industries. Strong skills include sourcing and recruiting top-notch candidates, developing effective talent acquisition strategies, and fostering relationships with hiring managers. Notable contributions include enhancing recruitment processes, improving candidate quality, boosting employer brand reputation, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Fulton Hogan
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: A contractor based in New Zealand specializing in infrastructure
- Manages end-to-end recruitment for both salaried and wage roles across designated portfolios
- Coordinates with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and selection criteria
- Sources applicants through online channels (LinkedIn, SEEK, Trade Me)
- Organizes and attends Early Careers job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
- A contractor based in New Zealand specializing in infrastructure
- Enhanced recruitment branding and delivered an exceptional candidate experience
- Contributed to international recruitment project development
- Oversees marketing promotions in collaboration with marketing, advertising, and PR teams
Recruitment Advisor
Unitec
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: A technical institute in New Zealand offering a range of vocational courses
- Led full-cycle recruitment for employees, contractors, and temporary workers, providing coaching and support to managers
- Attracted and matched candidates for both temporary and permanent roles
- Screened and interviewed candidates; negotiated job offers
- A technical institute in New Zealand offering a range of vocational courses
- Placed over 102 candidates within the first year, covering 45% of recruitment needs
- Developed sourcing strategies to provide short-term staffing solutions
Executive Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
Unitec
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: A temporary position supporting management
- Acted as the administrative liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Managed travel arrangements and office supplies via PeopleSoft
- Organized meetings and events, coordinating participant attendance, venues, and catering
- A temporary position supporting management
- Supported executive preparations for monthly board and union meetings, ensuring confidentiality and timely delivery of materials
- Established and implemented best practices in administrative functions
Business Administrator (Temporary)
Unitec
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: A temporary position focused on administrative support
- Coordinated administrative tasks to ensure business efficiency
- Supported staff onboarding and processed orders/invoices in PeopleSoft
- A temporary position focused on administrative support
- Quickly adapted to the role, providing immediate support and gaining valuable experience
- Organized the Construction Events Awards, managing attendance of staff, students and sponsors, venue, and catering
Asset Coordinator (Temporary)
Unitec
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: A temporary position focused on asset management
- Conducted a physical stocktake of 2,500 leased assets (laptops and desktops)
- Maintained and updated inventory records
- A temporary position focused on asset management
- Developed a comprehensive asset database for management decision-making
- Met and exceeded weekly progress targets through regular reporting and planning
Consultant
Tec de Monterrey
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Private Mexican university with 36 campuses ranked as the most prestigious university of Latin America
- Designed in-service training programs for educational staff
- Collaborated with school officials on curriculum development and policy guidelines
- Private Mexican university with 36 campuses ranked as the most prestigious university of Latin America
- Led a team of 8 consultants, providing data and reports as required
Head of Department
Tec de Monterrey
08.2011 - 12.2017
- Oversaw the recruitment process for educators from North America and Mexico
- Managed team performance reviews, succession planning, and budgeting
- Coached and led a team of 25 English language teachers
- Developed teaching programs catering to social, academic, and cognitive growth
English Language Teacher
Tec de Monterrey
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Taught English to students and staff, utilizing digital tools for enhanced learning
- Evaluated student work and provided personalized feedback
- Achieved a 90% passing rate in English proficiency tests
- Recognized as 'Best Teacher of the Semester' based on high student satisfaction
Academic Advisor
Ministry of Education, Mexico
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: (Public education national system)
- Developed training courses for educational leaders
- Maintained contact with 60+ schools, providing support and action plans
- (Public education national system)
- Organized coaching sessions for pre-service teachers, enhancing their professional growth
- Standardized lesson plans and teaching materials for improved efficiency
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Auckland Institute of Studies
01.2021
Master of Applied Linguistics -
University of Southern Queensland
01.2009
BA in English Language Teaching -
Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes
01.2005
Skills
- Initiative
- Pro-active
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Flexibility
- Decision making
- Networking
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Fulton Hogan
10.2022 - Current
Recruitment Advisor
Unitec
08.2021 - 09.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
Unitec
02.2021 - 07.2021
Business Administrator (Temporary)
Unitec
11.2020 - 01.2021
Asset Coordinator (Temporary)
Unitec
07.2020 - 10.2020
Consultant
Tec de Monterrey
01.2018 - 12.2019
Head of Department
Tec de Monterrey
08.2011 - 12.2017
English Language Teacher
Tec de Monterrey
08.2009 - 07.2011
Academic Advisor
Ministry of Education, Mexico
07.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Business Administration -
Auckland Institute of Studies
Master of Applied Linguistics -
University of Southern Queensland
BA in English Language Teaching -
Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes
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