Cele de Leon

About Cele de Leon

As a senior Talent Acquisition and Talent Management leader with over 20 years of leadership experience, I specialize in designing and executing scalable people strategies, talent processes, and measurable performance management that empower organizations to grow, evolve, and thrive.My expertise spans full-cycle talent acquisition, HR transformation, change management, organizational development, and culture building. I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to every initiative, whether leading enterprise-wide TA modernization, developing robust leadership pipelines, or aligning people operations with business priorities.I exude a servant leadership style measured by performance. I have led national teams, built recruitment infrastructure from the ground up, and served as a trusted advisor to executives across diverse sectors, including non-profit, technology, and healthcare. I consistently deliver measurable outcomes in retention, DEI/MEI, and organizational performance.Core Strengths:• Executive & High-Volume Recruitment Strategy• Scalable & Sustainable Talent Awareness, Acquisition & Infrastructure Process Design• Seamless coupling of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) & Merit, Excellence & Intelligence (MEI) Initiatives• Organizational Development & Leadership Coaching• Workforce Planning & Talent Analytics• Employer Branding & Employee EngagementI am passionate about shaping high-performing workplaces where top talent can do their best work, and the mission and performance align seamlessly.

Experience

1. National Talent Acquisition Leader

   Teasdale Latin Foods

   Oct 2021 — Present · Carrollton, TX, US

   Recruited to design and lead company-wide Talent Acquisition and Management strategies for a $350 million food manufacturer spanning corporate operations and six production facilities across the U.S. I oversee the full talent lifecycle from recruitment, strategic workforce planning and process optimization to leadership development and training driving performance, scalability, and organizational growth.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Business Management

Skills

• Start-Ups
• Recruiting
• Training
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Executive Search
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Personnel Management
• Management
• Talent Acquisition