Jacqueline Romero
Columbia
Summary
Results-driven military veteran with 5+ years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition, supporting full-cycle recruiting across high-volume environments. Recognized for building strong partnerships with leadership, developing effective talent pipelines, and delivering consistent hiring results. Combines structure and accountability with a people-focused approach to workforce strategy and culture. Currently pursuing an MBA to expand expertise in HR strategy and organizational leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Recruiter
United Infrastructure Group
Great Falls, SC
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed end-to-end recruiting across Southeast construction projects, averaging 15–20 hires per month to sustain workforce growth and meet project deadlines.
- Administered job postings and candidate pipelines through Arcoro (ATS) and COINS to maintain compliance and ensure precise data reporting.
- Coordinated and engaged in job fairs, networking events, and community outreach efforts to effectively promote company brand and recruit talent within the construction sector.
- Facilitated employee relations support for Spanish-speaking employees to enhance workplace satisfaction and improve retention rates.
- Spearheaded design and launch of summer internship program, successfully recruiting over 10 interns annually from southeastern universities through strategic campus engagement and networking events.
Staffing Manager
Randstad
Columbia, SC
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Streamlined recruitment operations by overseeing the entire hiring process, from initial intake meetings to final onboarding, for 10-15 employees each month across various sectors.
- Developed and executed targeted business strategies to strengthen client relationships, meeting staffing targets for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across specified territories.
- Utilized CRM platforms such as Sales Gear to manage client pipelines, track recruitment activity, and support strategic planning for new business opportunities.
Staffing Coordinator
Express Employment Professionals
Columbia, SC
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Executed full-cycle recruitment strategies for temp-to-hire and direct hire roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and implementing employee retention programs.
- Crafted and launched comprehensive social media campaigns on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Indeed aimed at promoting job openings and reinforcing employer brand identity.
- Utilized ATS sourcing, Boolean searches, networking, and employee referrals to significantly increase candidate pipeline by 87%.
- Oversaw compliance and onboarding initiatives, managing background checks, drug screenings, I-9 verification, and payroll processing to ensure regulatory adherence.
Shift Operations Manager
CVS Health
Fayetteville, NC
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training efforts, maintaining a turnover rate under 10% by focusing on employee development, engagement, and retention.
- Led daily store operations, including workforce scheduling, compliance monitoring, and team performance management to achieve operational goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, consistently achieving 95%+ scores on audits, quality control checks, and mystery shopper evaluations.
- Streamlined inventory control processes by updating stock management procedures and collaborating with vendors, which minimized stock discrepancies and elevated on-shelf availability.
Chemical Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
07.2013 - 03.2018
- Facilitated streamlined operations for leadership teams through effective management of calendars, travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and contact databases.
- Generated detailed weekly reports and presentations with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, focusing on tracking personnel availability and training needs for future operations.
- Implemented quarterly training programs for over 170 personnel on chemical protective equipment, achieving a record of zero safety violations in hazardous environments.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure adherence to federal regulations regarding hazardous waste management, identifying improvement opportunities and recommending corrective actions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
05-2024
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Campus Recruitment
- Compliance Tracking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational Development
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Employee Onboarding & Engagement
- Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Arcoro, UKG, Q4)
Timeline
Corporate Recruiter
United Infrastructure Group
06.2022 - 01.2026
Staffing Manager
Randstad
02.2022 - 06.2022
Staffing Coordinator
Express Employment Professionals
07.2021 - 02.2022
Shift Operations Manager
CVS Health
03.2018 - 07.2021
Chemical Specialist
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 03.2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona Global Campus