Tim Rodriguez
Scottsdale
Summary
Innovative Recruiter with a proven track record, excelling in candidate assessment and strategic recruitment. Leveraged AI tools to enhance talent sourcing, achieving exceptional candidate satisfaction. Skilled in business development and relationship management, consistently delivering results that align with organizational goals and drive success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter II
Amazon
Phoenix
05.2021 - 02.2026
- Full-cycle recruitment of candidates for L5-L7 tech and non-tech corporate roles across Amazon, leveraging AI tools, internal databases, LinkedIn, social media, and other platforms to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive recruitment strategies by clarifying current and future hiring needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful goal attainment.
- Assessed applicants' technical and soft skills, experience, and cultural fit to identify top talent that best aligned with the requirements of open positions.
- Partnered with business stakeholders to maintain a consistent and updated list of job requirements, conducting thorough analyses to understand prerequisites and objectives for each open position.
- Fostered long-term relationships with candidates to ensure positive experiences from initial contact through onboarding, enhancing candidate satisfaction and retention.
- Led special projects focused on improving culture ratings among People, Experience, and Technology (PXT) Amazonians.
- Completed market intelligence report, facilitating updates to compensation structure for Supply Chain teams.
- Selected to participate in inaugural AI task force, a group of 6 recruiters tasked with driving AI initiatives and continuous improvement
- Earned "Exceeds High Bar" rating in Forte review for four consecutive years
Senior Direct Hire Recruiter
Harrison National Employment
Phoenix
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Full-cycle recruitment of Mortgage professionals for exclusive client, Freedom Mortgage
- Leveraged recruiting expertise to engage quality candidates and oversee full recruitment cycle
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting strategies aligned with client needs
- Filled non-exempt roles with targeted class dates, conducting comprehensive pre-screening for functional experience and cultural fit
Recruiting & Business Development Manager
VincentBenjamin
Phoenix
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Full-cycle recruitment of Accounting and Finance professionals in the greater Phoenix area
- Coordinated intake meetings, sourced candidates, screened and assessed applicants, scheduled interviews, extended offers, negotiated terms, and supported onboarding processes
- Developed business with new and existing clients to enhance VB market presence
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
- Billed $310K in 2019, ranking 3rd out of 13 Finance recruiters in my 1st full year
Account Manager
General Mills Inc
Minneapolis
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed relationships with 26 buyers across 11 focus accounts in the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
- Actively managed entire General Mills portfolio within each account, delivering over 6MM cases and $80MM in revenue annually
- Delivered on Key Account metrics, including: drive overall profitability and sales, execute customer-specific annual plan, optimize and grow General Mills Distribution, and efficiently plan and manage $11.7MM budget
- Executed distribution, assortment, and shelving initiatives for Yoplait and Pillsbury businesses at Ahold retailer, enhancing product visibility
- Spearheaded implementation of Project Pop, contributing to national distribution growth in Refrigerated Dough Category and labor savings of $5.6MM annually
- Collaborated with account manager to secure 12 incremental placements of Yoplait Oui, driving significant brand innovation
- Utilized data gathering, analysis, and presentation skills to support Albertsons-Safeway team in achieving distribution, volume, and cost-per-case targets
- Supported plan development by defining opportunities, providing key information, and preparing crucial account presentation materials
Education
Executive Education, Applied Business Science - AI Automation
Texas McCombs School of Business
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Arizona - Eller College of Management
Tucson, AZ01-2014
Skills
- Talent assessment
- Market recruitment strategies
- AI utilization and innovation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning and project management
- Technical sourcing
- Business development and relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Work planning and prioritization
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Recruiter II
Amazon
05.2021 - 02.2026
Senior Direct Hire Recruiter
Harrison National Employment
11.2020 - 05.2021
Recruiting & Business Development Manager
VincentBenjamin
03.2018 - 11.2020
Account Manager
General Mills Inc
05.2014 - 03.2018
Executive Education, Applied Business Science - AI Automation
Texas McCombs School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Arizona - Eller College of Management