Dora Rodriguez

About Dora Rodriguez

As the Director of Talent Acquisition at The Friedkin Group, I lead a high-performance team that delivers innovative and effective talent acquisition strategies for a diverse portfolio of businesses in the automotive industry. With over 20 years of experience in various industries, I have developed a passion for finding and attracting the best talent for the right roles and creating a positive candidate experience.My core competencies include strategic leadership, project implementation, full-cycle recruiting, and talent development. I am also certified by AIRS powered by ADP in internet sourcing, social sourcing, and diversity recruiting. As a board member of TALK, the world\'s largest society of Talent Acquisition professionals, I am committed to advancing the profession and sharing best practices with my peers. Empowering Teams, Inspiring Growth My oath as a leader is to care for the continuous learning and development of my team, foster an open and inclusive culture, and empower my team members to make decisions and support each other. My personal commitment is to live each day with purpose, integrity, and gratitude, aiming to make a positive impact and leave behind a legacy defined by compassion and inspiration.

Experience

1. Director, Talent Acquisition

   The Friedkin Group

   Feb 2018 — Present · US

   Conducted a thorough evaluation of existing Talent Acquisition (TA) offerings and spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive strategy, prioritizing alignment with business objectives.• Assessed the current state and crafted a forward-thinking roadmap with a continuous improvement mindset, placing significant emphasis on integrating a cohesive tech stack.• Initiated the development of crucial initiatives such as the University Recruitment Program, Veterans Program, and Outreach Program, significantly expanding our talent pool and fostering a culture of diversity.• Established clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while introducing a team Scorecard system, ensuring transparent performance tracking and fostering a culture of accountability, all achieved within specified timeframes.• Championed the design and establishment of a robust Sourcing Function and Framework within the team, resulting in enhanced candidate engagement, proactive talent sourcing, and substantial cost efficiencies, ultimately reflecting in improved time-to-accept metrics and elevated Glassdoor ratings.• Led end-to-end processes encompassing requirements gathering, review, selection, and implementation of vital talent acquisition tools including Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Interview Scheduling, Survey Journey, and Proactive Sourcing Tools. This initiative streamlined operations and significantly enhanced efficiency across the talent acquisition function.• Established a comprehensive talent acquisition brand strategy, encompassing the development of an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), targeted campaigns, creation of talent communities, implementation of newsletters, optimization of career site functionality and landing pages, and creation of marketing collateral. This initiative enhanced our employer brand presence and facilitated effective talent attraction and engagement strategies.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, General Studies with a concentration in Human Resources

  2020 — 2021

Skills

• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Self Driven
• Team Motivator
• Contract Negotiations
• Cold Calling
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Mentoring
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Management Consulting
• Goal Oriented
• College Recruiting
• Pipelines
• Targeted Selection
• Workforce Planning
• Taleo
• Building Relationships
• Company Branding
• Hris
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Petroleum
• Resume
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Succession Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Energy Industry
• Technical Recruiting
• Training & Development
• Staff Mentoring
• Energy
• Project Implementation
• Talent Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management
• High Energy
• Employee Training