Jose Vivanco
Hayward
Summary
Recruiter with over seven years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, specializing in sourcing and talent acquisition across diverse industries. Demonstrates a visionary approach by establishing robust talent pipelines and streamlining onboarding processes to enhance the candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire. Committed to fostering strategic partnerships and leveraging innovative sourcing strategies to meet organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Simpson Strong-Tie
Pleasanton
11.2020 - 03.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment initiatives, streamlined hiring processes, and established strong talent pipelines across multiple departments at Simpson Strong-Tie.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements, conduct interviews, and implement innovative sourcing strategies for diverse talent acquisition.
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with universities and professional networks to create sustainable talent pipelines for specialized roles.
- Redesigned onboarding procedures and implemented digital documentation systems to streamline new-hire integration processes.
- Orchestrated cross-departmental hiring initiatives by aligning recruitment goals with business objectives, and fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers.
Corporate Recruiter (Contract)
Temco Logistics
Fremont
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Refined candidate communication protocols to ensure transparent, timely updates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, boosting engagement rates.
- Developed data-driven recruitment strategies to identify and secure top talent, while optimizing hiring timelines and maintaining comprehensive talent pipelines.
- Sourced, screened, and helped candidates complete paperwork.
- Heavy use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Post jobs on ZipRecruiter, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Hireology.
- Positions include drivers, installers, warehouse staff, accounting personnel, managers, administrative staff, and technicians.
- Communicate and coordinate interviews with the GM and hiring managers.
Remote Recruiter (Contract)
Albertsons
Pleasanton
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Recruited drivers, warehouse workers, and shoppers all over the U.S.
- Sourced, screened, and helped candidates complete paperwork.
- Navigated the process by using ADP, Indeed, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Communicated with hiring managers from all regions in the U.S.
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
Recruiter
Aerotek
Alameda
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Recruited candidates in financial services and the industrial side of the business, including positions as maintenance mechanics, machine and equipment operators, assemblers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, senior accountants, and finance positions.
- Average spread at $10,130, and a highest of $13,200.
- Top performers in metrics, with an average of 15 in-house interviews, 50 calls a day, and 3-5 subs out a week.
- Full cycle recruiting: sourced, screened, created job postings, extended and negotiated offers, and helped candidates complete paperwork.
- I posted job postings throughout the week to keep an inventory of candidates.
- Posted on sites such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Facebook, CareerBuilder, and Monster.
- Worked with candidates and received an average of 10 referrals a week from candidates.
- Provided top-notch service to over 140 contractors in a two-year period.
- Awarded the Voice of the Customer as a top recruiter for excellent service.
- Navigated the process using Salesforce, ADP, and Connected.
Relationship Banker
JP Morgan Chase
Oakland
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Managing assigned customers and proactively meeting with them—in person and over the phone—to build lasting relationships, discover financial needs, and tailor product and service recommendations.
- Building and managing a book of business of 500 customers.
- Partnering with specialists to connect customers to experts who can help them with specialized financial needs.
- Utilized CRM tools to track client interactions, preferences, and feedback to improve service delivery.
- Assisted customers in opening new checking and savings accounts, as well as other banking services such as wire transfers, direct deposits.
- Used customer and bank records to investigate and correct errors upon customer request.
Relationship Manager
Bank of America
San Ramon
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Engage in daily outbound calling to pre-selected Bank of America customers, inviting them into the financial center to deepen customer relationships.
- Identify client needs for both individual and small-business clients.
- Helping customers with life priorities, such as managing expenses, building wealth, managing debt, and buying a home.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and preparing agendas.
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular, personalized communication.
- Resolved escalated customer issues efficiently and effectively within established timelines.
Internet Sales Manager
AutoNation Toyota
Hayward
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Interact with hundreds of customers—online, over the phone, and in person—to help guide their vehicle purchase.
- Performed as a financial data analyst.
- Negotiate terms to ensure that payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations.
- Helped over 600 families purchase their dream car.
- Awarded the highest CSI for three months in a row.
- Overcome objections, and close deals.
- Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
- Monitored online customer inquiries and ensured prompt and professional responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies for increasing internet sales volume.
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Talent sourcing
- Applicant tracking
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Talent acquisition
- Communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
Recruiter
Simpson Strong-Tie
11.2020 - 03.2025
Corporate Recruiter (Contract)
Temco Logistics
08.2020 - 11.2020
Remote Recruiter (Contract)
Albertsons
04.2020 - 05.2020
Recruiter
Aerotek
03.2018 - 02.2020
Relationship Banker
JP Morgan Chase
10.2016 - 12.2017
Relationship Manager
Bank of America
09.2015 - 10.2016
Internet Sales Manager
AutoNation Toyota
08.2011 - 09.2015
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