Celina Cresta
@celinacresta
Senior recruiter specializing in global talent acquisition and sourcing.
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned Senior Recruiter with extensive experience in global talent acquisition, I have successfully built and maintained pipelines of top-tier tech talent for fast-growing startups. My role as a Global Sourcing Lead at Modus Create allowed me to lead a team of sourcers, improving recruiting efficiency by 20% through the development of SLAs and KPIs. I have a strong background in data-driven recruitment optimization, which supports strategic decision-making and enhances the overall hiring process.
My freelance work as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Capacity Planner has further honed my skills in conducting technical assessments and crafting complex search queries to target specialized technical profiles. I pride myself on building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience. With a proven track record of increasing candidate conversion rates and implementing effective sourcing strategies, I am dedicated to driving successful recruitment outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Conduct technical assessments in collaboration with hiring managers to evaluate candidates' technical skills. Build strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and industry professionals, enhancing talent pipelines. Craft complex search queries to target specialized technical profiles, improving sourcing precision.
Sourcing Specialist
North Star Talent Venture
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Building and maintaining pipelines of top-tier tech talent for fast-growing U.S.-based startups. Tracking and updating candidate information in our ATS to ensure efficiency and organization throughout the recruitment process. Conducting thorough market research to understand candidate availability and industry trends.
Global Sourcing Lead
Modus Create
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Led and mentored a team of 4 sourcers, improving recruiting efficiency by 20%. Developed SLAs and KPIs to streamline and professionalize the sourcing operation. Spearheaded recruiting initiatives for global talent acquisition across LATAM and Europe.
Global Sourcer
Modus Create
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Designed and executed targeted sourcing strategies for niche IT roles across multiple geographies. Increased passive-to-active candidate conversion by 35% through engagement campaigns. Leveraged ATS systems to manage candidate pipelines and reporting.
IT Recruiter
IncluIT
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Conducted end-to-end recruitment for technology positions across LATAM and Europe. Specialized in sourcing top-tier developers, cloud engineers, and IT consultants.
IT Recruiter & HR Analyst
OZ
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Managed full recruitment life cycle including sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Developed and implemented HR processes that improved the hiring experience and onboarding.
Recruiting & Staffing Analyst
Globant
Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 (8 years)
Sourced DevOps Engineers, Security Consultants, and Cloud Engineers for global clients including Disney, JP Morgan, and Electronic Arts. Increased CloudOps Studio headcount by 60% over two years through targeted recruitment campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Tec
Associate’s Degree, Human Resources Assistance
2009 - 2010
C.i.f.a.p
Postgraduate Degree, Labor Psychopedagogy
2009 - 2010
Universidad Nacional de General San Martín
Bachelor’s Degree, Educational Psychopedagogy
2005 - 2009
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