Sebastian Vargas

Sebastian Vargas

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Global Talent Strategy & Executive Recruitment | Head of Talent & Partner Recruiter | Scaling Teams Worldwide
Los Lagos, Chile

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  • Elevate
    Global Talent Consultant & Recruitment Partner
    Elevate
    Nov 2024 - Current (1 year 6 months)
    Deliver executive recruitment and talent strategy services for international clients in the US, Spain, LATAM, and Africa. Partner with firms like Palermo Advisors and Let’s Talent to execute commission-based executive search and staff augmentation projects. Lead the full recruitment cycle: role scoping, candidate sourcing, interviewing, client advisory, and placement. Support clients with workforce planning, staff augmentation, and contractor management, aligning talent strategy with business growth. Built recruitment playbooks, onboarding frameworks, and recruiter training modules for startups and scaling organizations. Successfully placed roles across IT, operations, and executive functions, building high-performing teams across mult
  • Bloom
    Success Manager / Hiring Manager
    Bloom
    Nov 2022 - Current (3 years 6 months)
    At Bloom, I wear multiple hats—leading a high-performing team, mentoring team members, and leveraging data analytics to drive business decisions. My mission? To ensure both client success and team growth while creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Key Achievements: 🚀 Built and led a team of 9 leaders managing 180+ agents, helping 3 team members earn promotions. 📈 Transformed training & mentoring programs, improving efficiency and problem-solving. 🔍 Enhanced hiring and payroll processes for 600+ professionals, reducing errors and increasing speed. In my role, I combine data insights with human connection—mentoring professionals, refining hiring strategies, and ensuring clients receive top-tier service.
  • BairesDev
    IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Training Analyst
    BairesDev
    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)
    At BairesDev, I blended recruitment, training, staffing strategy, and data analytics into one impactful role. I partnered closely with client services and executive teams to align hiring needs, led staffing initiatives for multiple accounts, and trained over 100 recruiters and hiring managers to improve their processes and decision-making. Key Achievements: ✅ Designed and delivered training programs that increased post-training skill application by 20%. ✅ Interviewed, assessed, and onboarded 100+ professionals, ensuring smooth, high-quality transitions into the organization. ✅ Enhanced staffing and recruitment workflows using data-driven insights, reducing onboarding errors by 25%. ✅ Maintained strong pipelines of vetted candidates, ensuri
  • Ilustre Municipalidad de San Pablo
    HR Assistant and Trainer
    Ilustre Municipalidad de San Pablo
    Jun 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 4 months)
    Here, I handled HR operations, training, and recruitment while ensuring smooth payroll and hiring processes. Key Achievements: ✅ Processed monthly expenses with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance. ✅ Advised professionals on hiring policies and best practices, improving HR efficiency. ✅ Organized and trained new hires, preparing them for long-term success.
  • Cisco
    Order Management Specialist
    Cisco
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
    As an Order Management Specialist at Cisco, I delivered exceptional service and supported both external and internal clients. Key Contributions and Responsibilities: - Customer Service: Provided fast, friendly, and effective service, resolving problems with critical thinking and urgency. - Process Adherence: Followed detailed processes and policies with meticulous attention to detail. - Client Support: Supported clients by processing material and equipment replacements. - Training: Trained new Spanish-speaking hires in logistics and asset recovery, equipping them with leadership skills for the first Latam team.
  • S
    Area Coordinator
    SEPA Ltda
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (3 years)
    As an Area Coordinator at SEPA Ltda., I led and managed teams to achieve operational excellence. Key Contributions and Responsibilities: - Team Leadership: Led and managed teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. - Operational Excellence: Ensured efficient operations through strategic planning and execution. - Skill Development: Enhanced team capabilities through targeted training and development initiatives.
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    English Instructor
    SEPA Ltda
    Feb 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
  • Instituto Chileno Norteamericano Oficial
    English Instructor
    Instituto Chileno Norteamericano Oficial
    Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 10 months)
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  • Brigham Young University  Idaho
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Empresa, gestión, marketing y disciplinas afines
    Brigham Young University Idaho
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (4 years)
  • Universidad de Los Lagos
    Bachelor of Education - BEd, Enseñanza de inglés como lengua extranjera
    Universidad de Los Lagos
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (7 years)
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