Maranatha Croomes

About Maranatha Croomes

I am a workforce development and outreach professional with a strong background in recruitment strategy, program management, and community partnerships. Over the past several years, I have worked with universities, community-based organizations, and small-to-midsized businesses to create pathways for early-career talent, expand program reach, and strengthen organizational impact.My experience spans the full recruitment lifecycle — from building relationships with key stakeholders and designing engagement strategies to managing candidate pipelines, onboarding, and program delivery. I have also led cross-functional initiatives to improve processes, integrate new tools and systems, and track outcomes through data analysis.I am driven by a mission to connect individuals with meaningful career opportunities and to help organizations meet their talent needs through creative, collaborative approaches. Whether coordinating large-scale outreach campaigns, managing program logistics, or refining operational workflows, I strive to deliver results that align with both organizational goals and community needs.

Experience

1. Recruiting Manager

   Coop

   Jul 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Manage strategic partnerships with Los Angeles universities and community-based organizations, coordinating recruiting events, workshops, and career fairs to drive candidate engagement. • Surpassed Spring 2025 enrollment goal by nearly 9%, filling 87 fellowship seats versus an 80-seat target through strategic outreach, relationship management, and data-driven recruiting • Lead and deliver workshops for partner institutions and organizations, strengthening community outreach and early-career programming. • Utilize Salesforce tools to manage candidate pipelines and optimize recruiting operations.

Education

• California State University, Monterey Bay

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International/Global Studies

• COOP Careers Fellowship

  Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia