Stella Leguizamon

Experienced Early Careers Recruiter with a proven track record of managing 360° recruitment cycles across the UK and Ireland, specialising in graduate and intern talent acquisition. Leveraging advanced recruitment technologies and a doctorate in Business Administration, I have consistently increased intern conversion rates and delivered exceptional candidate experiences. Bilingual professional passionate about connecting top talent with transformative career opportunities, demonstrating expertise in assessment centres, candidate coaching, and strategic talent attraction.

WTW                                                                                                                                            2022- 2024 

Early Careers Recruiter UK & Ireland 

Managed end-to-end 360° recruitment cycles for high-volume graduate and intern roles across multiple departments, utilising Oracle Recruiting ATS to process candidates from attraction to onboarding efficiently. Increased intern conversion by 15% from the previous year and hired 80% of interns as graduates through the Level Up spring programme.
•Actively supported talent attraction efforts through university events, career fairs, and internal events in multiple UK locations, consistently achieving top scores in assessment centres.
•Conducted virtual assessment centres using HireVue and TopScore platforms, supporting managers in the recruitment process and demonstrating strong performance using AI and traditional screening methods.
•Coached candidates to excel in assessment centres, providing personalized feedback and extending verbal offers with a focus on candidate experience.
•Facilitated comprehensive onboarding for new programme participants, led pre-joining activities, and coordinated induction days across remote and on-site environments.
•Acted as a primary point of contact for interns and graduate queries, ensuring a smooth transition into the programme and maintaining high engagement levels.
•Successfully collaborated with over 10 hiring managers to recruit more than 100 new joiners, who submitted very positive feedback, showcasing exceptional recruitment workflow and talent acquisition capabilities.

MOODY’S CORPORATION                                                                                              2021-2022 

Campus Recruiter EMEA, London 

Acknowledged for attracting high-calibre candidates exceeding prior benchmarks. Assisted senior leaders across Moody’s to coordinate hiring objectives and managed a high-performing campus recruiting strategy. Emphasised inclusivity to ensure candidates reflected Moody's commitment to excellence.
•Engaged with EMEA students to provide them with a full life cycle service
•Identified qualified candidates from different sources job postings, employee referrals, student fairs, and events.
•Solved complex recruitment challenges to meet the needs of the company.
•Managed campus job posting procedures within the applicant tracking system and target.
•Partnered with the talent management team to ensure consistent growth and company development

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, London Campus                                       2016-2020  

Doctor of Business Administration  

Completed a 60,000-word thesis: ‘Evaluation of marketing strategies to increase recruitment and retention of Colombian  students into UK higher education.’ Thesis focused on enhancing education quality and economy in Colombia, aiding UK  universities in recruiting Latin American students with innovative marketing strategies. Conducted qualitative research on  24 graduates and agents from the UK and Colombian markets. Developed logical, lateral, and independent thinking skills.  Increased understanding of organisational analysis, strategy, decision-making, and managerial economics. 

BPP UNIVERSITY, London                                                                                                 2014-2015  

MSc (Merit) International Marketing  

Studied global marketing, data analysis, consumer behaviour, and marketing planning/strategies. Analysed international marketing communications and cultural differences. Enhanced skills in researching and evaluating all aspects of international marketing, including branding, advertising, public relations, and communication strategy. Explored digital marketing tools and social media frameworks.  

CENTRAL COLLEGE LONDON, London                                                                              2012-2013 

Postgraduate in Strategic Management (HR, Strategic Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour) 

UNIVERSITY LOS LIBERTADORES, Bogotá, Colombia                                                   1996-2000 

Qualified Teacher Diploma (QTS) (1st Class) – equivalent to British bachelor’s in education (UK NARIC)