Dana Couto

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

    Admissions Ambassador

    NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Research Assistant

    NYU Neuroscience and Education Lab
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

    Fall Welcome Week Leader

    New York University
    Dec 2016 - May 2017

    Cohort President

    NYU College of Arts and Science
    Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

    Helpline Volunteer

    National Eating Disorder Association
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

    Research Volunteer

    NYU Steinhardt
    Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

    Legal Intern

    Sanctuary for Families
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

    Blog Writer (Volunteer)

    Citizens'​ Climate Lobby
    Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

    Sales Associate

    JackRabbit (formerly Running Specialty Group)
    Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

    Freelance Recruiting Coordinator

    Fourth Floor
    Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

    Freelance Mock Interviewer

    Rutgers University
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

    Freelance Talent Acquisition Coordinator

    Scentbird
    Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

    Talent Acquisition Manager

    Modicum
    Current Company
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2024

    Talent Acquisition Manager

    Maesa
  • About me

    Open to Work

  • Education

    • New york university

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of arts - ba psychology
    • Yellowbrick

      2022 - 2023
      Parsons fashion business essentials certificate

      https://yellowbrick.co/fashionbusiness

  • Experience

    • Nyu office of undergraduate admissions

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
      Admissions ambassador

      Assist with administrative tasks at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Answer callers’ questions on the Admissions Hotline. Assist with deliveries between the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Welcome Center. Welcome students and guests and assist in facilitating special events (Admitted Students Day, Weekend on the Square). Greet and assist visitors at the Welcome Center. Provide campus tours for prospective students and their families. Conduct international interviews via Skype. Show less

    • Nyu neuroscience and education lab

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research assistant

      Documented self-regulation measures from lab reports on spreadsheet program. Identified and corrected inconsistencies on data spreadsheets. Communicated effectively with team members. Reviewed articles and lab reports in a timely manner.

    • New york university

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      Fall welcome week leader

      Provided "Small Wallet, Big City" workshop that taught students how to save money in NYC. Encouraged community by facilitating Welcome Week events for first-year students. Enhanced move-in day experience by guiding prospective students towards destinations.

    • Nyu college of arts and science

      Dec 2016 - May 2017

      Attend leadership development workshops. Plan events for Sophomore Cohort to promote a sense of community. Budget money for events throughout the semester. Maintain communication with team member and members of Cohort. Contribute to CAMS on CAMPUS Newsletter to destigmatize mental health disorders. Strengthen knowledge off child and adolescent mental health through club meeting attendance. Enrich community among spring transfer students through event facilitation. Motivate group of students to overcome nerves through ice-breakers and promoting conversation. Accelerated integration into NYU community by providing campus tours for students.

      • Cohort President

        Dec 2016 - May 2017
      • Cams On CAMPUS

        Dec 2016 - May 2017
      • Spring Transfer Orientation Volunteer

        Dec 2016 - Dec 2016
    • National eating disorder association

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
      Helpline volunteer

      Provide positive, respectful and timely responses regarding eating disorder information requests via incoming phone calls, voicemail messages, emails, forums, instant messages, and social media sites under Helpline responsibility. Ensure the distribution of Helpline information and treatment options in a timely manner that fits the needs of the individual and is presented in a professional manner.Compose general letters of response for information requests. Develop skills related to database management. Increase knowledge and understanding concerning eating disorders and how to appropriately support those affected by them. Contribute to the association’s mission of eliminating eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. (nationaleatingdisorders.org) Show less

    • Nyu steinhardt

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Research volunteer

      Utilize survey software, Qualtrics, to enter data from respondents' paper surveys. Check data spreadsheet, Excel, for inconsistencies between paper surveys and electronic surveys. Correct inconsistencies in SPSS, a statistics program, so that data is ready for analysis. Collaborate with the team members and research coordinator when questions regarding the project arise. Attend weekly meeting with the team members, research coordinator, and professor to discuss findings and weekly readings about topics surrounding education and the NYC school system. Show less

    • Sanctuary for families

      Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
      Legal intern

      Conduct safety assessments with survivors of domestic violence.Draft case summaries for attorneys to use as reference during courtroom proceedings.Perform various administrative tasks. Schedule appointments for attorneys with clients.Attend team meetings and share constructive ideas for office functioning.Create video detailing how to file an Order of Protection in court.Visit domestic violence shelter to gain a better understanding of services we can office to clients.

    • Citizens'​ climate lobby

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Blog writer (volunteer)

      * Contribute to Citizens Climate Lobby Blog by interviewing leaders in the environmental field. * Communicate with team members via Skype for monthly updates.

    • Jackrabbit (formerly running specialty group)

      Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
      Sales associate

      * Efficiently conduct gait analysis for customers to determine appropriate shoes for their running and fitness criteria. * Securely handle monetary transactions at the register.* Maintain store cleanliness and presentation to welcome customers. * Always demonstrate a positive customer service experience in a busy retail environment. * Assist with in-store events (i.e. group runs, comedy night, et cetera).

    • Fourth floor

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
      Freelance recruiting coordinator

      * Maintained accuracy when sending interview and job placement confirmation details to candidates. * Reviewed resumes in Bullhorn, an applicant tracking system, to share top resumes with account managers and ensure that all calendars have consistent virtual screens and/or interviews scheduled.

    • Rutgers university

      Sept 2020 - Nov 2020
      Freelance mock interviewer

      * Interviewed Rutgers Business School students via WebEx to assist them in completing a "mock interview" necessary for course completion. * Provided honest feedback regarding student interviews to Rutgers Business School according to grading rubric.

    • Scentbird

      Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
      Freelance talent acquisition coordinator

      * Successfully navigated hundreds of resumes and escalated candidates throughout the various stages of hiring pipeline in the applicant tracking system, Breezy. * Facilitated communication in a timely manner among hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates to ensure that the interview process ran smoothly and effectively. * Confirmed candidates' past work experiences by completing reference checks as one of the final stages of a the interview process. * Effectively created a detailed spreadsheet via Google Sheets to offer valuable insight into candidate interview stages for Talent Acquisition Manager and I to review with hiring managers during weekly debrief. * Improved the onboarding experience by creating a detailed document detailing how to complete my essential job duties as Talent Acquisition Coordinator to leave an impact at the organization after my employment with the company. Show less

    • Modicum

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
      Talent acquisition manager

      * Manage the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes to efficiently hire talented individuals at Modicum, a design agency specializing in B2B marketing for well-known clients.* Navigate ADP TotalSource to perform HR functions as needed. * Offer in-depth guidance regarding benefit plans to employees during open-enrollment. * Show an aptitude for full-cycle recruiting as a I assure the organization of multiple job posts and interviews at various stages.* Create systems that lead to greater hiring efficiency. Show less

    • Maesa

      Apr 2022 - Oct 2024
      Talent acquisition manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      Wasserman Center Internship Grant NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development Aug 2018 This grant provides financial assistance for students who pursue an unpaid internship in the non-profit sector.
    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      Wasserman Center Internship Grant New York University Wasserman Center for Career Development Aug 2017 This grant provides assistance to New York University students who are pursuing non-paying internships for at least 20 hours a week.
    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      Presidential Service Award New York University Mar 2017 Award for the Transfer Orientation Volunteers, as a collective, for impact on the university or local community in the areas of community service, civic engagement, leadership, and quality of student life.
    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      Gold Award National Spanish Exam 2013 https://www.nationalspanishexam.org/images/pdf/oro_medal_winners_level2.pdf
    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      Silver Award National Spanish Exam 2012 http://patch.com/new-jersey/scotchplains/an--2012-national-spanish-examinations
    • Awarded to Dana Couto
      AP Scholar College Board’s Advanced Placement program http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2014/10/twenty-two_union_catholic_stud.html