Rafael Reyes Canaca

At Spot On TLNT, we're filling roles and matching game-changing talent with companies ready to scale new heights.

Our approach is laid-back yet professional, always putting creativity and innovation at the forefront.

We believe in making the hiring process seamless and fun, freeing your in-house HR team to focus on what they do best.

• Source, Vet, Interview, and Submit strong candidates to Clients based on their operational and cultural needs.
• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and significant opportunities for growth.
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• Built and maintained a strong, cohesive team by recruiting top talent and fostering a supportive work environment.

Puzzle is an IT Recruitment & Staffing firm committed to helping bold companies achieve the growth they're looking for and giving talented people a community where they can grow and thrive.

• Source, Vet, Interview, and Submit candidates based on Client operational and cultural needs.
• Mentored employees at all levels within the organization to support their professional development goals.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
• Partnered with HR on employee engagement initiatives that enhanced workplace morale while reducing turnover rates.
• Negotiated key partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders for improved collaboration and resource allocation.
• Facilitated regular leadership meetings to discuss progress on strategic goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
• Influenced company culture by promoting core values like integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence throughout daily operations.
• Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth and profitability.
• Developed high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
• Redesigned organizational structure for optimized reporting lines and resource allocation.
• Aligned corporate strategy with industry trends by staying current on best practices within the competitive landscape.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.

Prosoft is Louisville's premier source of IT/development professionals, specializing in placing talent for a wide range of clients.

Responsible for the recruitment of business, information technology, and marketing professionals for various companies' direct hire and contract positions.

• Managed recruitment team, trained, and mentored new advisors.
• Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
• Conducted thorough market research to stay informed of industry trends and competitor practices in talent acquisition strategies.
• Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
• Streamlined interview scheduling process, enhancing coordination between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers while reducing administrative burden on all parties involved.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for recruitment team members, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development goals.
• Established structured interview processes that yielded higher-quality hires while minimizing bias in candidate evaluations.
• Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.
• Managed recruitment team and educated and mentored new advisors.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with HR teams to align recruitment efforts with overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
• Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.

• Responsible for recruitment of business, information technology, and marketing professionals for various companies’ direct hire and contract positions
• Source passive and active candidates from sources such as Linked In and other networking sites, national job boards, and ATS resulting in qualified candidate presentations to hiring managers
• Maintain and manage all aspects of the recruiting process, including sourcing, interviewing, skills verification, salary negotiation, background check, and onboarding
• Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
• Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
• Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.

• Coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Design & implement recruiting strategies based on business needs
• Design new interview guidelines & formats based on behavioral interviews
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand each position’s expectations
• Design job descriptions for every new Line of Business
• Design & improve follow-up trackers with measurable information
• Track key recruiting KPIs, including the time to fill and source of hire
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
• Provide Talent Acquisition systems & procedures training
• Advertise jobs internally and externally
• Review job applications to identify high-potential candidates
• Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
• Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.

• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels.
• Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
• Planning interview and selection procedures, including screening calls and face-to-face interviews.
• Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
• Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
• Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
• Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.

• Inbound residential services sales (Internet, cable, landline).
• Supporting new hires during their nesting period.
• Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
• Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.