Ernani Vidal

Experience

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  Fairfield Jr-Sr High School

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

  Basketball Player

  First international exchange student to make the JV and Varsity Basketball teams at Fairfield High School.Winner of the "Inspiration Award" in the 2005-2006 Season, for my love and dedication to the game of Basketball.

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  WORDS English School

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  English Teacher
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  Receita Federal

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Legal Intern

  Elaborate and analyze documents related to Brazil's Internal Revenue System, as well as tax payers' revenue information.

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  RED - The Global SAP Solutions Provider

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Focused in developing the client pool of the Brazilian arm of Red Commerce. Developing the candidate base of the company, as well as internal training are also within my responsibilities. SAP Recruitment Specialist, focused on finding and delivering SAP Consultants, developers and Project Managers to multinational clients.

  • Talent Acquisition and Client Relationship Manager

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • SAP Recruitment Specialist

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Sports Blogs

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  NBA Writer

  NBA columnist for sports blogs in Brazil, mainly NBA1on1 (http://nba1on1.wordpress.com/) and O Olho de Chicago (www.olhodechicago.com - no longer active).

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  Universidade Federal do Paraná

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  Basketball Coach & Player

  As the Basketball Coach of the Law Team at UFPR, I was responsible for leading the team to its first State Championship ever in my first year coaching, as well as for another 4 titles after that - including 7 straight Finals appearances.My key responsibilities are team coaching, practice plan development, player recruiting, player development and season scheduling. I am also responsible for training facilities arrangements, team nutrition counseling and managing the relationship between the team and the University. Exibir menos

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  K2 Partnering Solutions

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Talent Acquisition and Client Relationship Manager

  At K2 I was responsible for business development of the market in the South of Brazil. My main activities included gather market knowledge and spread the K2 brand to both clients and IT specialists in the region, in order to boost K2's presence and growth in that region of the country.

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  Mass-Tech Group

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Talent Acquisition and Client Relationship Manager

  Working with various clients, my primary responsibilities include:- senior talent acquisition consultant- building up a multilingual software engineering team focused in Frontend and Backend development- creation and execution of bids and proposals- end to end management of recruitment lifecycle- account management- headhunting and candidate assessment- internal learning and development- quality control - working alongside the Head of Mass-Tech in global expansion strategyFor more information on our service capability please visit www.masstechgroups.com Exibir menos

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  Confianza Consulting

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Client Relationship Director (Partner)

  Confianza Consulting is a company dedicated to B2B controlled substances consultancy in Brazil. We advise, educate and facilitate the entire process around companies acquiring, renewing and maintaining licenses to work with controlled substances in the Brazilian territory. We work in the administrative sphere - in close contact with the Brazilian Army, Federal Police and regional organs - to manage the entire relationship between companies and the regulatory agencies. We work in the legal sphere as well, providing counseling and representing our clients in any litigation involving their activities with controlled substances.As a founding Partner and Business Development Director, my main responsibilities are to attract new clients to our portfolio, as well as to manage the relationship with key current clients. Exibir menos

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  Randstad Sourceright

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

  As a Talent Acquisition Manager I am currently responsible for managing the RPO Programs at global market leading Pharmaceutical (AstraZeneca, Gilead Sciences and Merck) and Mass Media & Entertainment (NBCUniversal) companies.My main duties are:- Managing multiple teams responsible for all talent acquisition efforts – from Internship and Apprenticeship Programs to recruiting C-Level positions – for global corporations. Over 12 direct reports across different countries, both remote and onsite, responsible for LATAM recruitment efforts. - Pharmaceutical Industry Expert, managing end to end recruitment for all positions at AstraZeneca (Brazil), Gilead Sciences (LATAM & Miami), Merck Group (LATAM).- Media and entertainment expertise managing recruitment efforts for NBCUniversal (LATAM).- Compensation and Benefits partner, creating and using market intelligence to guide hiring decision making process, as well as remuneration policies.- Client relationship management to provide innovative solutions to solve business needs & define long-term business strategy.- Determines area and team’s objectives, metrics, goals, and performance levels consistent with the business macro strategies.- Coaching the team to develop their potential, to support individuals, drive performance and retention.- Responsible for delivering financial performance as defined by annual nominated budgets.- People Analytics - gathering and navigating data in Google Sheets, as well as extracting insights to inform Executive Presentations. Exibir menos Randstad SourceRight, part of Randstad Holding, is an industry leading global provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Services (MSP) programes.With focus on total talent architecture, provides sophisticated talent acquisition & talent management solutions supporting outsourcing programs throughout the world.As Talent Advisor at the leading railroad company in LATAM my General Duties are:Client Relationship Management• Develop strong client relationship and partner to provide innovative solutions to solve client needs and long term business strategy;• Develop and refine client processes and procedures, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions needed to streamline work-flow and increase operating efficiency;SLA Management• Ensure all team members are meeting internal RSR SLAs;• Responsible for meeting customer and candidate satisfaction targets;• Compile data and produce presentable reports for SLA and results review;• Responsible for performing root cause analysis if/when SLAs are not being met and provide creative process improvement recommendations needed for correction;Monitoring of Staff• Overall recruitment delivery management;• Coach and mentor team and provide assistance as needed to reach goals;• Assess/survey quality of work delivered by team based on established performance measures and specific client feedback;• Follow established metrics, goals and expected performance levels for all team members within assigned account portfolio and identify areas of improvement, provide feedback and coaching when appropriate;• Coordinate the training to be delivered to new team members on account specific tasks and systems;Additional Duties• Set specific account guidelines and policies as required;• Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines and policies;• Ensure team members conform to client and RSR processes and quality procedures as defined; Exibir menos

  • Talent Acquisition Manager - RPO

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator - RPO

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  AstraZeneca

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Talent Acquisition Manager - RPO
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  FARFETCH

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

  Helping FARFETCH Group and Stadium Goods find the very best Tech talent for our USA operation. In addition to leading the Technology Talent Acquisition efforts for North America, I am a member of our Black Employee Network and play an active role in driving our conscious inclusion strategy forward. It's my responsibility to use my voice for the greater good, creating programs, initiatives & ensuring we champion diversity & inclusion across all our recruiting processes.Come join us in doing what's never been done! Exibir menos - Full implementation of the Talent Acquisition area in Latin America.- Managing a team of 3 internal recruiters, seasonal temporary recruiters, and executive search agencies to deliver against all talent acquisition efforts for FARFETCH and FPS (Farfetch Platform Solutions) in Latin America.- Direct recruitment of C-Level positions and key technology roles – including recruiting the Mobile Engineering Team and Product Team in LatAm (14 positions simultaneously).- Achieved a 34% diversity hiring rate in Technology roles (Women in Tech hires in 2021).- Championed employer branding initiatives focused on brand recognition in Technology and Digital Marketing. Exibir menos

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Technology - North America

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Talent Acquisition Manager - LATAM

    Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
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  AFROBALLERS

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  NBA Analyst - writer and podcaster

  Freelance columnist on NBA, NBA Africa, The BAL, Formula 1 and Culture.Responsible for writing editorial and news articles. You can read my full work here: https://afroballers.com/author/jay/NBA expert on the AfroBallers Podcast.

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  Overtime Heroics

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  NBA Analyst

  NBA editorial writer. You can find my complete work here: https://www.overtimeheroics.net/author/jayernani/

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  Stadium Goods

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology

  Helping FARFETCH Group and Stadium Goods find the very best Tech talent for our USA operation. In addition to leading the Technology Talent Acquisition efforts for North America, I am a member of our Black Employee Network and play an active role in driving our conscious inclusion strategy forward. It's my responsibility to use my voice for the greater good, creating programs, initiatives & ensuring we champion diversity & inclusion across all our recruiting processes.Come join us in doing what's never been done! Exibir menos

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  Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

  Jan 2024 - now

  Talent Acquisition Lead - Brazil

  As the Talent Acquisition Lead for Innovative Medicine at J&J, I spearhead a visionary mission to reshape the landscape of healthcare. My role is pivotal in harnessing diversity & inclusion to fuel innovation, impacting over a billion lives daily.💡 Key Responsibilities: •Strategic Talent Sourcing: I direct a comprehensive recruitment process, integrating cutting-edge technologies to cultivate a diverse, high-caliber talent pool. •Leadership with Integrity: Leading a dynamic team of experienced recruiters, I ensure strategic alignment with J&J’s visionary goals, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in a high-profile environment. •Influential Partnerships: I work closely with business leaders, sharing best practices and understanding their needs, thereby ensuring the attraction, selection, and development of impactful talent. •Agile Recruitment Strategies: Embracing agility, I enhance the recruitment lifecycle with innovative technologies, from sourcing to candidate assessment, driving quality hires and optimizing time-to-fill. •Data-Driven Decision Making: My approach is anchored in analytics, crafting reports that provide actionable insights for strategic business decisions.🚀 Impact and Contribution: •Driving Diversity and Inclusion: I actively implement regional diversity strategies, fostering an inclusive culture that resonates with our global vision. • Empowering Team Excellence: My focus extends to coaching team members, enhancing their sector-based business acumen and performance, aligning with our commitment to operational excellence. •Collaborative Synergy: I ensure seamless collaboration across the HR community, aligning with key business and HR partners to synchronize our efforts with business priorities.🌍 Joining J&J Means:Joining my team signifies contributing to a breakthrough journey, where we make “disease a thing of the past.” It’s not just a job; it’s a commitment to change the trajectory of health for humanity. Exibir menos