Andrea Brown

About Andrea Brown

I’m a people-first Talent Acquisition professional with a strong passion for connecting…

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   MAA

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Full-cycle recruiting for onsite property management roles (leasing, maintenance, and leadership positions) across the West Division (Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio).Screen and move candidates through Workday (TAS) applicant tracking system, ensuring a smooth and timely hiring process.Conduct background checks and employment verifications via HireRight in compliance with company standards.Utilize Phenom CRM to build and manage talent pipelines, send targeted campaigns, and engage passive candidates.Travel regularly to attend and represent MAA at career fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives to attract top talent.Train and mentor hiring managers and new recruiting team members on recruiting best practices, system use (Workday/Phenom), and company hiring processes.Collaborate closely with regional leadership and property teams to align hiring strategies with operational needs.Coordinate and execute email/text campaigns and job marketing strategies to drive candidate traffic to key roles.Provide an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication, scheduling, and follow-up.

Education

• Miami Dade College

  Associates in Arts, English and Literature

  2006 — 2008

• Miami Springs Senior High

  High School Diploma

  2002 — 2006

• Center for Advanced Legal Studies

  Paralegal certificate

  2016 — 2017

• University of North Texas

  B.A, Journalism; Public Relations

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Customer Service
• Westlaw
• Analytical Skills
• Community Relations
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Spanish
• Microsoft Office
• Facebook
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Blogging
• Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Written Spanish
• Journalism
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Pro Doc
• Latino
• Public Speaking
• Os X
• Mac Os X
• Time Management