Seeking roles in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Mobility, or HR Coordination.
Silvia acevedo
@silviaacevedo
Talent & HR Specialist with 5+ years sourcing talent across different sectors.
What I'm looking for
I am a self-sufficient and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist with a passion for matching top talent with exciting career opportunities. With 5+ years of experience across the civil engineering, construction,steel, and manufacturing industries, I excel at sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates to meet hiring goals efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
EllisDon
Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Sourced, attracted, and hired top talent across Canada, successfully filling over 55 positions annually. Managed the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending verbal offers.
Recruitment Consultant
SSA Recruitment Canada
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle as a 360 Recruitment Consultant, overseeing account management, business development, and cultivating strong relationships with clients and candidates. Developed strategies to target and recruit a candidate pool using various tools, techniques, and channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter.
Recruiter / Supervisor
Ors Employment
Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)
Performed recruiting activities in a high-volume environment, successfully hiring candidates for clients in the construction, steel, and manufacturing industries. Supervised a team of three recruiters, ensuring policies and procedures were followed and positions were filled efficiently.
Volunteer Recruiter
Ors Employment
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)
Performed recruiting activities in a high-volume environment, successfully hiring candidates for clients in the construction, steel, and manufacturing industries. Expanded recruiting network through industry contacts and internet mining resources such as JobBank, Indeed, LinkedIn, and social media.
Legal Advisor
Environmental Authority - (CDMB)
Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Executed legal actions by analyzing legal instruments, agreements, and internal policies for regulatory bodies in environmental processes. Provided legal advice and support on environmental regulations.
Legal Assistant
Colombian Society of Architects
Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year)
Reviewed various legal sources, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes. Oversaw all stages of the public architecture competition - UIMIST.
Lawyer
Municipality of Floridablanca
Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 (4 months)
Negotiated with opposing parties to resolve disputes and participated in activities such as preparing and drafting contractual agreements. Focused on restoring victims' rights in accordance with Law 1448 of 2011 and its regulations.
Legal Assistant
Acevedo and Luque Legal Firm
Aug 2018 - Mar 2019 (7 months)
Submitted pleadings and necessary paperwork to the court clerk within strict deadlines. Organized trial exhibits, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admission.
Professional Support
CAJASAN
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)
Managed records while coordinating the team during the implementation stage. Collaborated with leaders and communities to foster engagement in the program's activities and phases.
Legal Advisor
Inclam Sucursal de Colombia
May 2017 - Jun 2017 (1 month)
Prepared legal opinions, studies, and reports following thorough legal research and analysis. Evaluated legal materials for compliance and addressed any issues.
Lawyer
Luna Viva Corporation
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017 (1 month)
Prepared and processed legal documents related to hiring and staffing requirements. Drafted and finalized contracts to meet the company's needs.
Legal Advisor
Globexco S.A.S
May 2016 - Dec 2016 (7 months)
Performed legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies, and reports. Specialized in public contracting transactions and litigation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Centennial College
Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management
Completed a post-graduate program focusing on human resources management principles and practices. Gained expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR strategy.
Santo Tomas University
Post Graduate Degree, Public Procurement
Obtained a post-graduate degree specializing in public procurement. Developed expertise in legal frameworks and processes related to government contracting.
Santo Tomas University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, gaining a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. Developed strong analytical and research skills applicable to various legal fields.
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