SEBASTIAN RUEDA
Linkedin.com/in/srueda1/
Summary
Experienced Recruiter with strong corporate and entrepreneurial business background. Proven ability to identify and place top-tier talent, ensuring optimal team performance. Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and relationship building, driving successful hiring outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter | Chemical Manufacturing | Upstream Oil & Gas | Renewable Energy
Stark Recruiting Partners
Houston, TX (Remote)
05.2024 - Current
- Built and maintain a pipeline of over 300 Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers in 6 months.
- Developed expertise in industry-specific hiring needs and candidate evaluation
- Conduct phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conduct reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Provide exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
Recruiting Operations Lead
Affirm Partners
Houston, TX (Remote)
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Reduced end-to-end recruitment costs by 30% by implementing an ATS/CRM (PCRecruiter) to automate outreach, metrics reporting, pipeline maintenance and contract compliance
- Sourced, set appointments and prescreened candidates based on expertise and legal focus.
- Built and led a team of four telephone outreach specialists, overseeing hiring and training
- Drove high-volume outreach, averaging 300 calls per day with a 15% cold call-to-appointment conversion rate
- Boosted placement success, increasing the placement rate by 35% within the first year
Recruiting Operations Dir.
Affirm Intelligence Partners
Dallas, TX (Remote)
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Led a team of three recruiters to fill over 21 senior, VP and C-suite roles in Data Science, Data and Machine Learning Engineers
- Enhanced sourcing efficiency by implementing AI-driven sourcing tools and leveraging non-traditional platforms like GitHub and Reddit to identify top talent
- Conducted candidate intake and screening calls
- Executed cold calling campaigns to generate and qualify business development leads securing 8 new Job Orders
Managing Principal
RDS Consulting
Washington, DC, Houston, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Remote)
10.2010 - 03.2021
- .Company Overview: RDS serves the Supply Chain and Logistics industry with a wide range of services from HR, recruiting and talent acquisition, Warehousing and Inventory control, to streamlining operations and fleet management
- Track record for reducing operating costs by 15- 20% by streamlining existing processes, implementing
- Clients included Unilever Argentina, Toyota Argentina SA, AFIP Argentina, Banco Santander Rio, SkyBox, SkyPostal, Airborne Express, DHL Logistics
- Streamlined internal processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and increased profitability.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts by streamlining recruitment processes for more effective candidate sourcing.
Director of Business Development (Pharma)
Grupo Logistico Andreani
Buenos Aires, Argentina
03.2004 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: 3PL Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Initially hired as a consultant to upgrade warehouse management systems with RFID technology and advanced distribution planning software, later transitioned to a full-time role to drive technology adoption among existing and new clients
- Led a team of logistics professionals in consultative sales training, achieving a 70% up-sell rate among existing clients, resulting in a 43% revenue increase
- Secured 25 new clients, contributing to a 65% overall revenue growth
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Universidad De Belgrano
Buenos Aires01.2008
Business Administration - International Business/Trade/Commerce
University of Maryland
Baltimore01.1993
High School Diploma -
The Heights School
Potomac, Maryland01.1988
Skills
- Candidate screening
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Team collaboration
- Applicant tracking systems
- Full cycle recruiting
- Client relationship management
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
Recruiter | Chemical Manufacturing | Upstream Oil & Gas | Renewable Energy
Stark Recruiting Partners
05.2024 - Current
Recruiting Operations Lead
Affirm Partners
05.2022 - 05.2024
Recruiting Operations Dir.
Affirm Intelligence Partners
05.2021 - 05.2022
Managing Principal
RDS Consulting
10.2010 - 03.2021
Director of Business Development (Pharma)
Grupo Logistico Andreani
03.2004 - 08.2010
Postgraduate Degree - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Universidad De Belgrano
Business Administration - International Business/Trade/Commerce
University of Maryland
High School Diploma -
The Heights School