Rachel Peguero

• Led recruitment initiatives with innovative strategies to attract top-tier talent and manage high-volume, complex searches. • Built strong partnerships with Digital Media, Ad Tech, Media Sales, and Technology teams to create tailored recruitment strategies. • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including job requisition, resume sourcing, interview scheduling, and adherence to policies and legal standards. • Implemented the organization's first Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline onboarding and enhance recruitment processes. • Managed 6-8 searches at any given period across PCH’s three different sectors (PCH Media, PCH legacy brand, and Wide Open Media Group).

• Managed full-cycle recruitment, from phone screens to hiring, ensuring a positive candidate experience. • Handled 20-30 requisitions across multiple domains, including AI/ML, Engineering, and Marketing. • Conducted competitive analysis and proactively sourced talent, maintaining a robust pipeline with up to 15 candidate interviews per day. • Collaborated with hiring managers, prepared interview processes, and improved recruitment and onboarding practices. • *Billed $160K in the first 6 months and made my 1st placement within 4 weeks. • Maintained an 80% fill rate on all roles.

• Recruited candidates in digital marketing, creative, and tech using social media, referrals, and networking. • Managed the full recruiting lifecycle, including screening, interviewing, and onboarding for 15-25 searches at a time. • Maintained a strong pipeline of candidates and engaged passive talent for high-demand roles. • Acted as a consultative client liaison for executive-level searches. • Built relationships with hiring managers, contributed $500K in billing, while also implementing DEI initiatives. • Successfully closed 3 C-suite searches in 6 weeks.

• Collaborated with the CEO to implement new recruiting and business development strategies. • Recruited top talent in retail/fashion and marketing, and achieved 10 full-time placements within 6 months. Education: Borough of Manhattan Community College | AA in Liberal Arts 2013 • Built and maintained relationships with job sites, colleges, and created recruiting events. • Utilized CRM to generate leads, performed screenings, and managed client communications. • Increased team’s candidate interview volume by 200% and continuously generated business opportunities.

• Recruited creative talent using social media, job postings, referrals, and networking across various fields. • Managed the full recruiting lifecycle, including screening, interviewing, support, and onboarding. • Conducted reference checks and compiled weekly client reports. • Created and promoted job openings across multiple channels and collaborated with Business Development teams. • Achieved quarterly sales goals and conducted regular check-ins with candidates to ensure successful placements.

Attended part-time