Brenda Duarte

With over 8 years of expertise in Talent Acquisition, I have a demonstrated ability to build recruitment strategies and teams from the ground up. As the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Express Wash Concepts (EWC), I lead innovative recruiting efforts, ensuring compliance while fostering a high-performing team that excels in sourcing, hiring, and onboarding top talent.

At EWC, I mentor a growing team of recruiters, guiding them to exceed performance expectations while delivering outstanding candidate experiences. My approach includes developing compelling recruitment materials and enhancing our employer brand through social media, all with the goal of attracting exceptional talent. I am deeply committed to providing a seamless recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and support for both candidates and hiring managers from start to finish.

Previously, as the Recruiting Manager at Installed Building Products (IBP), I built a full-scale recruitment infrastructure and managed a team of five recruiters. I spearheaded hiring for diverse roles and optimized the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) to improve efficiency. Additionally, I trained hiring managers on best practices and led recruitment initiatives through college job fairs, focusing on emerging talent.

Passionate about creating strong talent pipelines and enhancing the candidate experience, I continuously seek innovative solutions to elevate recruitment processes beyond traditional methods.