Destiny Cerda
@destinycerda
Experienced recruiter specializing in skilled trades and talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated recruiting professional with extensive experience in sourcing and placing candidates across various industries, particularly in skilled trades, hospitality, and solar sectors. My journey began as a Staffing Specialist, where I honed my skills in high-volume recruitment and client relationship management. Over the years, I have successfully managed teams and collaborated with hiring managers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong ability to multitask and manage candidate pipelines effectively. My experience spans from creating job ads and conducting interviews to onboarding and negotiating offers. I pride myself on my communication skills and my ability to foster long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment process that meets the needs of all parties involved.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Invoice Clerk
Bauer Custom Masonry
Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)
Created invoices for jobs completed via Google Suite, ensuring accurate billing and record-keeping. Collaborated with General Contractors to discuss project updates and legal requirements, serving as the primary point of contact for home builders' internal teams.
Sr. Talent Specialist
Rosso Recruiting
May 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
Sourced and submitted qualified candidates for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) roles using platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter. Managed candidate profiles efficiently within the ATS (RecruiterFlow) and collaborated with team members via OpenPhone and Workplace to achieve recruitment targets.
Sr. Recruiter (On-site Manager)
TMD Staffing
Jul 2023 - Apr 2024 (9 months)
Managed a team of 40 onsite and 60 remote call-center employees across five departments, serving as a key liaison between supervisors and representatives. Sourced qualified candidates for new and backfilled positions using Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and employee referral programs.
Senior Recruiter
360 Talent Avenue
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Targeted skilled trades candidates in the Solar industry through active and passive sourcing on platforms like Indeed and JazzHR. Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, managed candidate communications, and handled interview scheduling and offer negotiations.
Staffing Specialist
Employnet Inc.
Nov 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Created and posted job advertisements on social media platforms including ZipRecruiter and Indeed, specializing in high-volume skilled trades positions. Collaborated with clients to ensure successful candidate placements and managed associated payroll and HR tasks.
Assistant Branch Manager / Staffing Specialist
People Ready
Mar 2013 - Nov 2019 (6 years 8 months)
Executed full-cycle recruitment for hospitality, retail, general labor, restoration, and skilled trades positions using diverse sourcing strategies. Conducted background checks, drug tests, and managed onboarding processes including I-9 verification, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Del Valle High School
Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education and received a diploma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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