Adriana santa

About Adriana santa

Highly accomplished recruiting professional with a proven track record of successfully identifying and attracting top-tier talent across diverse industries. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and talent management. Adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing effective hiring strategies to meet organizational goals. Passionate about driving talent acquisition excellence and fostering a positive candidate experience. Construction & Freight Forwarding Talent Acquisition | Logistics & Supply Chain | 3PL | Commercial & Residential Construction RecruitmentI specialize in talent acquisition within two dynamic industries: Freight Forwarding & Logistics and Construction. Freight Forwarding & Logistics ExpertiseExperienced in recruiting for a wide range of roles across:Ground, Air, Ocean, and Multi-Modal TransportationLogistics & Supply Chain Management3PL (Third-Party Logistics)LTL & FTL FreightIntermodal & Steamship LinesWarehousing, Reverse Logistics, Sourcing & ProcurementWell-versed in the unique challenges of the Freight Forwarding Industry, connecting top talent with companies in Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Transportation & Distribution. Construction Industry ExpertiseRecruiting for Commercial, Residential, DOT (Department of Transportation), Vertical & Horizontal Construction projects.I specialize in full-time placement of middle to upper management professionals, including:Project ExecutivesEstimatorsProject ManagersSuperintendentsPartnering with a range of clients from general contractors, custom/design-build firms, and prime sub-contractors to owners and institutions, I help build high-performing teams that drive results.

Experience

1. Recruiting Specialist - Talent Aqcuisition

   Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   As a Recruiting Specialist at Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), I lead full-cycle recruitment efforts supporting airport ground handling and cargo operations. I partner closely with operations leadership to identify staffing needs and deliver top talent in fast-paced, safety-sensitive environments.Key Responsibilities:Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidatesHire for high-volume operational roles including Ramp Agents, Cargo Agents, Warehouse Associates, and CDL DriversConduct hiring events and job fairs to meet aggressive staffing targetsEnsure compliance with TSA, SIDA badge requirements, and federal hiring regulationsCoordinate pre-employment processes including background checks, drug screenings, and I-9 verificationMaintain accurate records in ATS and HR systems (SAP Onboarding 2.0)Build strong talent pipelines through job boards, referrals, and community partnershipsSupport workforce planning to meet operational and seasonal demandsHighlights:Successfully recruit for high-volume airport operations in time-sensitive environmentsMaintain compliance with aviation security and federal employment regulationsDrive efficient onboarding processes to ensure operational readiness

Education

• INPAHU

  Bachelor's degree, Journalisim

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• International Logistics
• Key Account Management
• International Trade
• Recruitment/Retention
• Negotiation
• Technical Recruiting
• Sales
• Executive Search
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Contract Negotiations
• Building Relationships
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Transportation
• Temporary Staffing
• Contract Negotiation
• College Recruiting
• Bilingual-Spanish/ English
• Training
• Logistics
• Human Resources
• New Business Development
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• International Business
• Program Management
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Process Improvement
• Talent Management
• B2b
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Permanent Placement
• Contract Management