MARIA KATHRINA ROCA
Binangonan
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented professional with 4+ years of experience in recruitment and administrative support. Skilled in managing schedules, emails, and data, while coordinating with teams and handling sensitive information. Adaptable to new tools and systems, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.
Seeking a Virtual Assistant role to provide dependable administrative support and help ensure smooth daily operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Recruiter - Work from home
E-team Workforce Private Corp.
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Led full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-tech positions, enhancing candidate sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Talent Solutions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate evaluations and communications.
- Job Portals: LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, Indeed, Bestjobs, Kalibrr, Social media, Bossjob.ph and Monster.
- Clients: Accenture, etc.
Recruitment Specialist - On site, ORTIGAS
Isupport Worldwide Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Consult with clients on overall hiring strategies, and tailor recruitment efforts accordingly
- Screen candidates for availability, interest level, hard skills, salary range, and other basic qualifications.
- Work closely with Recruiters to develop and execute tactical, innovative sourcing strategies to generate candidate flow.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with recruiters, business partners, and candidates.
- Clients: BDA, SanMar, Renogy and other U.S clients.
Financial Advisor - Part time
Sunlife Financial Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed customized financial plans aligning with client goals, and objectives.
- Marketed Sun Life insurance plans to a diverse client base, including both warm and cold leads.
- Advising strategies for clients in insurance coverage, investment planning, cash management, and other areas to help them reach financial objectives.
- Built relationships with clients and co advisor to maintain sales goals and create new opportunities
- Attend weekly meeting and trainings for personal development and career goal.
Recruitment Specialist - ORTIGAS
TOA Global Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for accounting, bookkeeping, and finance roles for clients in Australia, the US, Canada, and New Zealand.
- Screen, interview, and shortlist top candidates while maintaining organized candidate databases.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, execute recruitment plans, and support onboarding processes.
- Handle pre-employment processes including medical and other requirements, job offer discussions, salary negotiations, and contract preparation.
- Meet recruitment quotas, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Human Resource Associate - Recruitment
StraightArrow Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Conduct interviews using a combination of methods, including technical assessments and behavioral questions.
- Network with potential candidates to promote the company brand and attract qualified professionals.
- Source candidates through multiple channels, including direct and proactive social media sourcing.
- Review applications and test scores, conduct phone screenings, and recommend top candidates for interviews to build a qualified talent pool.
- Assist with pre-employment testing and completion of new hire paperwork.
- Specialize in sourcing for roles in Graphic Design, Web & App Development, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Email & Search Engine Marketing, and Project Management.
- Serve clients based in the U.S. and other international markets.
HR Staff - Scheduler (Agency – Contractual)
BDO Inc.
04.2016 - 2016
- Source, conduct brief phone interviews, and schedule well-qualified applicants using various job portals—primarily JobStreet—and occasionally through cold calling.
- Maintained and updated candidate tracking sheets to support effective monitoring and scheduling.
- Regularly collaborated with the sourcing manager to drive team objectives and sourcing efficiency.
- Work towards achieving daily scheduling targets for qualified candidates.
- Flexible to extend work hours when required.
- Provided occasional on-site support and assistance during recruitment job fairs.
Education
BS Business Administration - Management
Jose Rizal University
80 Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City03.2015
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication – Skilled in engaging clients, candidates, and stakeholders professionally
- Strategic and analytical skills – Experienced in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks effectively
- Full-cycle recruiting experience – Proficient in managing end-to-end processes, including scheduling, coordination, and follow-ups
- Effective email and calendar management – Experienced in handling correspondence, appointments, and deadlines efficiently
- Strong networking and relationship-building – Able to maintain and grow professional connections with clients and candidates
- Marketing and sales skills – Skilled in client outreach, promoting services, and generating leads
- Social media and digital marketing skills – Knowledgeable in managing online platforms, campaigns, and content promotion
Certification
Professional Employment Program (PEP) 2014 – 2015
College Internship by Ayala Corp.
- Gained experience in customer service best practices, professional communication, and workplace skills.
Additional Information
Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Workspace: (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive)
Project management tools: (Trello, Asana, Workday)
Communication tools: (Zoom, Slack, Teams)
Graphic Design & Visual Content: Canva
Timeline
Technical Recruiter - Work from home
E-team Workforce Private Corp.
09.2022 - 07.2023
Recruitment Specialist - On site, ORTIGAS
Isupport Worldwide Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Advisor - Part time
Sunlife Financial Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Recruitment Specialist - ORTIGAS
TOA Global Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2018
Human Resource Associate - Recruitment
StraightArrow Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2018
HR Staff - Scheduler (Agency – Contractual)
BDO Inc.
04.2016 - 2016
BS Business Administration - Management
Jose Rizal University
Hobbies & Interests:
Cooking, Baking,
Biking, Gardening,
Journaling.
References
References will be made available upon request.
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