Cara Smith

Cara Smith is an experienced human resources professional with a diverse background in talent acquisition and employee engagement. Currently serving as a Sr. Proposal Coordinator at ERM, Cara previously held roles as a Talent Acquisition Advisor and Human Resources Specialist at ERM and Biosero, respectively. With a strong foundation in recruitment, employee relations, and organizational culture development, Cara has worked with notable companies, including Illumina, where responsibilities included full-cycle recruitment and partnership with Supply Chain and Facilities hiring managers. Earlier experience includes roles at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and San Diego Gas & Electric, where Cara honed skills in HR generalist functions, customer service management, and staffing coordination. Cara holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Development with a focus on Counseling Services from California State University San Marcos.