Maria Lopez

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

"Many students struggle with uncertainty and fear related to their academics and career path/future. I try to be who I needed when I was navigating those same concerns many years ago." - Maria Lopez

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A talent acquisition professional with several years of experience, Maria focuses on the recruiting cycle for students and rising professionals. Her responsibilities span all stages of the hiring process, from monitoring open requests to scheduling interviews. She coordinates the firm’s participation in college career fairs and other recruitment opportunities throughout the state, discussing internships and careers with students interested in James Moore.

Maria’s career has seen her working in various recruitment roles, both directly for universities and in human resources/talent staffing roles. In one role, she led staffing and compliance for 30 hotels throughout the eastern United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Central Florida

Fun Facts

Maria has a huge passion for animals and adopts senior dogs exclusively to afford them a happy and peaceful life in their final years.

An admitted “Bravoholic,” she loves reality TV and is a fan of all things Bravo.