Afshan Lakhani
Talent Acquisition Manager @Cinemark
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Manager @Cinemark
Plano, TX, US
Responsible for full cycle recruiting, partnering closely with senior corporate leaders and hiring managers to deliver timely, high quality talent aligned to business needs. • Acts as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on role scoping, compensation considerations, candidate assessment, and market dynamics to support informed hiring decisions. • Leads and delivers a consistently strong candidate and hiring manager experience, including owning interview logistics, communication, and offer coordination across complex, multi stakeholder searches. • Oversees and relaunched Cinemark’s corporate internship program, serving as the central TA owner for university relations, internal program launch, intern hiring, check ins, and cross functional project coordination. • Designed and facilitated interview training for Regional Vice Presidents, contributing to more structured, effective, and equitable interview practices.
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
B.A. in Markets and Culture, Concentration in Business Management, Advertising, Arabic, and Sociology with Nonprofit Studies Emphasis
Texas Woman's University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management
ABOUT AFSHAN LAKHANI
As a Talent Acquisition professional, I am passionate about helping people find their next big career move while building teams with top-notch talent. I have an insatiable thirst for learning, coupled with a strong desire to grow from any opportunity I take on. I am motivated not by filling seats, but rather by the desire to find the right candidate. I seek candidates who embody desired organizational values and who will bring value to the team. Recruiting and Human Resources Competencies:• Finance and Accounting, IT, Marketing, Professional Services, and University Recruiting • Sourcing Strategies • ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) Selection (Ultimate Software, Taleo, Workday, Bullhorn) • Job Boards (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Handshake, Craigslist, Monster)• Job Description Development• Behavioral Interviewing • Recruiting Metrics and Analysis • Full Life Cycle Recruiting • Compensation and Offer Negotiation • Third-Party Vendor Management • Customer Service • Relationship Management• New Hire Orientation• Onboarding and I-9 Verification• Candidate Experience AdvocateStrength Finders: Achiever | Learner | Developer | Communication | PositivityMBTI: ENFJ
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