MARIA A. VEGA
9850 S.W. 6th Street, Miami, Florida 33174
Telephone (305) 559-5137 Cell (305) 213-9825
English/Spanish translator with a business, technical and human resources background. Strong understanding of the Latin American market and working ethics.
Expertise in:
Training Material - Presentations
Technical Manuals
Telecommunications Material
Marketing Material
EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami, FL - present
Translation Certificate
Florida International University, Miami Florida, 1995
B.A. in Economics
Minor in International Relations
Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, 1992
A.A.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VEGA CONSULTING GROUP INC. 2002-Present
Co-founded a company specializing in translation services from English to Spanish to serve various industries.
NORTEL NETWORKS, Sunrise, Florida 1996 - 2001
Recruiting Manager (2000 - 2001)
Developed the recruiting organization in Latin America to support all Business Units, managed projects for the implementation of new HRIS systems, processes and programs as well as established and maintained critical relationships across functions.
· Reduced time to hire by 30% and increased resume flow by 100% by implementing Recruiting databases in Latin America
· Deployment of Internet recruiting, requisition management system and internal profile/ resume system.
· Built and managed recruiting team in Mexico
· Developed and implemented country specific recruiting strategies to meet future business needs
· Documented and communicated the improved hiring processes
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· Implemented Internet based University Relations Program
· Created and implemented Internal Referral Program for Latin America
HR Specialist, Monterrey, Mexico (1999 – 2000)
Implemented Human Resource programs and developed recruiting department at major new location to quickly meet project related hiring needs.
· Implemented key compensation programs including, salary planning, bonus and stock option program
· Deployed employee career development, performance management and talent segmentation programs
· Provided management with consultation and support for HR programs including Employee Relations
· Introduced new sources and methods of recruiting for hard-to-find skills
· Coordinated employee recognition and employee satisfaction activities
· Recruited and trained successor for recruiting department
· Received Corporate Award for accomplishments during assignment
Recruiting Associate, Sunrise, Florida (1998 - 2000)
Responsible for local recruiting activities, building and maintaining relationships with local universities and initiation of hiring process
· Created recruiting campaign and all related material to be used locally and in 11 Latin America countries, saving the company 50% of the cost of purchasing services externally
· Implemented and communicated hiring processes and tools
· Worked on 6 week assignment in Buenos Aires, Argentina implementing new hiring processes
· Improved resume management process
· Collaborated on design of New Employee Orientation Program
· Served as a liaison between employees and benefits administrator as required