Cristina Morillo Talent Strategy Partner | Senior Recruiter | Building

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Talent Acquisition Partner

Squarespace via Talentful

Dec 2025 - Current (8 months)

Senior Talent Partner

Talentful

Jul 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

- Partner with high-growth companies to develop data-driven hiring strategies, enhancing recruitment efficiency. - Support end-to-end recruitment across G&A, Sales, and Tech roles, focusing on alignment and candidate experience. - Contribute to a transformative team dedicated to human-centered hiring practices, reshaping company scaling methods.

Talent Acquisition Partner (via Talentful)

Vention

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

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Freelance Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2024 - Current (1 year 8 months)

As a seasoned recruiter with over 10 years of experience, I’ve helped organizations across industries hire smarter, scale faster, and build stronger, more inclusive teams. My approach goes beyond filling roles—I've consistently improved time-to-hire, elevated candidate experience scores, and introduced sourcing strategies that resulted in long-term talent retention. By partnering closely with hiring leaders, I’ve transformed fragmented hiring processes into efficient, scalable systems that align with both business goals and company culture. I take pride in being a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, guiding hiring decisions that drive growth and unlock potential. Whether you’re a startup building from the ground up or an estab

Strategic Talent Consultant

Pernini Legal LLC

May 2024 - Nov 2024 (7 months)

At Pernini Legal, I supported the early development of a legal recruitment startup, helping to lay the groundwork for scalable hiring processes and client engagement. I worked closely with law firms and legal departments to understand their hiring needs and assisted in sourcing qualified legal professionals across various roles. My role also included collaborating on early business development efforts and helping to shape client-facing processes with a focus on relationship-building and trust. Key Contributions: - Collaborated on building recruitment workflows aligned with legal industry needs. - Contributed to early-stage talent sourcing for legal roles, including attorneys and support staff. - Supported relationship development with new

Talent Acquisition - Senior Corporate Recruiter

RSM US LLP

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (2 years)

At RSM, I led full-cycle recruitment for a range of corporate functions, including marketing, aligning talent strategies with business objectives and supporting the firm’s growth initiatives. I partnered closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored hiring solutions, ensuring the recruitment of top talent to support both operational excellence and go-to-market (GTM) execution. Key Contributions: - Built strong partnerships with hiring managers across corporate departments—marketing, communications, operations, and more—to understand team needs and deliver impactful hiring outcomes. - Led sourcing strategies on LinkedIn and other platforms to attract high-quality candidates across niche and high-demand roles. - Created targeted outreach cam

Corporate Recruiter and Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Lead

Cognizant

Jun 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 7 months)

At Cognizant, I wore multiple hats, excelling in both recruitment and leadership roles. Tasked with driving high-volume recruitment, I also spearheaded diversity initiatives that redefined hiring practices and met ambitious organizational goals. Achievements: - Awarded “Associate of the Year” for securing 46 direct hires within a single year, doubling the average and showcasing outstanding recruitment prowess. - Selected for the prestigious "STARS" Team, tasked with attracting premier talent for new technical and corporate positions, affirming my exceptional recruiting skills. - Pioneered the Healthcare Robotic Automation Team, recruiting 30 specialized members for the "Robotics as a Service" initiative, effectively competing in a tough ma

Recruiting Associate

corn

Feb 2017 - Jun 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Promoted to lead full-cycle, high-volume recruitment efforts across technical and corporate service areas. I focused on proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and strategic pipeline development to support ongoing and urgent hiring needs. Key Contributions: - Built and maintained pipelines of qualified candidates for recurring and critical roles, ensuring readiness for future hiring demands. - Designed and executed efficient sourcing strategies using a mix of job boards, social media, referrals, networking groups, and recruitment campaigns. - Conducted structured phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications and alignment with team and company culture. - Strengthened employer brand presence across social platforms by enhancing the

Recruiting Coordinator

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Feb 2011 - Feb 2017 (6 years 1 month)

Joined Cognizant to support executive-level recruitment by coordinating interviews, managing logistics, and enhancing candidate experience. Partnered with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure smooth execution of the full recruitment lifecycle and contributed to broader talent initiatives. Key Contributions: - Improved recruitment workflows by creating streamlined tools and templates that increased scheduling efficiency and reduced administrative bottlenecks. - Enhanced candidate experience by proactively managing communication touchpoints and ensuring clarity throughout the interview process. - Supported interview coordination across multiple time zones using structured tracking systems built in Excel to manage complex schedules. - Con

Practice Administrator

McKinsey Company

Aug 2004 - Dec 2009 (5 years 5 months)

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