Silvina Dueñas

About Silvina Dueñas

Strategic and self-motivated Talent Acquisition leader with 10+ years of experience in university relations, early career recruitment, and program leadership. I thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and bring a strong track record of building inclusive, high-impact talent pipelines.At Zimmer Biomet, I orchestrate a global internship and early career program, deploying my expertise in HR management to nurture emerging professionals in healthcare. My mission: to empower young talent and drive diversity in STEM-related fields—a commitment reflected in our team’s recognition on WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Program List.With a passion for developing future leaders, I lead large-scale planning initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure effective communication across stakeholders—from university partners to executive leadership. My time at Chamberlain Group further sharpened my strategic recruitment skills, where our collaborative, data-driven approach successfully set and exceeded aggressive intern conversion targets.I’m known for strong planning, facilitation, problem-solving, and communication skills. I effectively manage cross-team dependencies and influence stakeholders at all levels to deliver results. Whether launching a global program or elevating employer branding, I bring energy, adaptability, and purpose to every challenge.

Experience

1. Early Talent Program Manager

   Zimmer Biomet

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Managing ZB\'s Global Internship and Early Career Programs.

Education

• Roosevelt University

  Master’s Degree, Human Resources Management

  2008 — 2010

• Roosevelt University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Interviews
• Microsoft Office
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Research
• Process Improvement
• Data Entry
• Human Resources
• Time Management
• Interviewing
• Microsoft Word
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Accounts Payable
• Program Management
• Customer Service
• Management
• Onboarding
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Training
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Outlook
• Recruiting
• Budgets
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations