Manuel Alejandro Lozano Garza
@manuelalejandrolozan
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 13 years in IT recruitment.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 13 years of experience in IT recruitment, dedicated to identifying and attracting top-tier talent that aligns with organizational values and culture. My goal is to drive sustained business success by building high-performing teams and establishing long-term relationships with candidates and industry leaders in the technology sector.
Throughout my career, I have successfully sourced top-tier U.S. talent for Microsoft, implementing strategic hiring initiatives to attract skilled professionals. I have a proven track record of reducing the average time to hire for IT-related positions and significantly improving recruitment efficiency. My data-driven approach has elevated key metrics such as candidate conversion rates and quality of hire, ensuring that only the highest caliber of talent joins the team.
I am passionate about contributing to growth by delivering strategic, data-driven recruitment solutions that align with company objectives. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with hiring managers to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals, ultimately enhancing the candidate experience and streamlining recruitment processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Microsoft
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
Sourced top-tier U.S. talent for Microsoft, implementing strategic hiring initiatives to attract skilled professionals. Built and maintained talent pipelines to enhance candidate experience and streamline recruitment processes. Collaborated with hiring managers to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals, utilizing data-driven insights for successful hires.
Talent Acquisition Manager
LA Agencia
Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)
Recruitment Manager leading teams of up to 40 people in the Americas. Responsible for the End-to-end recruitment cycle of technical professionals to meet customers' needs for all types of positions. Reduced the average time to hire for IT-related positions (mostly Senior to Lead roles) from 8 weeks to 3-4 weeks, significantly improving recruitment efficiency.
Senior Tech Recruiter
LA Agencia
Aug 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 4 months)
Worked as an Information Technology Recruiter in Mexico, USA, Canada, Europe, and LATAM Locations. Experienced in working with direct clients for IT, non-IT, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Banking & Financial Services. Experienced in working on Full Life Cycle Recruitment.
Junior Tech Recruiter Consultant
Freelance
Apr 2012 - Jul 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across both Mexico and the USA, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of all recruitment activities. Conducted candidate sourcing and screening, including reviewing resumes, phone screenings, and initial interviews, ensuring the best match for technical and cultural fit. Led interview preparation, including scheduling, candidate briefing,
Education
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Horizonte School
Certificate, ESL
2011 - 2012
Obtained a Certificate in English as a Second Language. Focused on improving English language proficiency and communication skills.
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
2005 - 2010
Completed a Bachelor's degree focused on Industrial Engineering principles. Studied areas such as process optimization, systems analysis, and production management.
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