Maria Zapata Abad
About Maria Zapata Abad
Maria Zapata Abad is a Recruiting Operations Specialist based in London, England, with extensive experience in recruitment and team leadership. She has held various roles at Klaviyo and Miki Travel, demonstrating a strong reputation for achieving business objectives while supporting team member development.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Maria Zapata Abad currently serves as a Recruiting Operations Specialist at Klaviyo, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing recruitment processes and supporting the overall talent acquisition strategy. Her experience in recruitment and operations enables her to effectively manage various aspects of the hiring process, contributing to Klaviyo's growth and success in the competitive market.
Previous Experience at Klaviyo
Prior to her current role, Maria worked at Klaviyo as a Senior Recruitment Coordinator from 2023 to 2024 and as a Recruitment Coordinator from 2022 to 2023. During her time at Klaviyo, she developed and implemented recruitment strategies, improving the efficiency of the hiring process and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Career at Miki Travel
Maria Zapata Abad spent several years at Miki Travel, where she held various positions including Section Manager for Asia Series Reservations from 2018 to 2021, Assistant Section Manager from 2014 to 2017, and Supervisor from 2012 to 2014. Her roles involved managing teams and ensuring high-quality service in travel reservations, demonstrating her leadership capabilities and commitment to achieving business objectives.
Educational Background
Maria studied at Universidad de Almería, where she earned a degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management from 1999 to 2003. She also attended Universidad Europea, completing an Executive Program in General Business Management in 2006. Additionally, she holds a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Operational Management from the Chartered Management Institute, which she completed between 2019 and 2021.
Skills and Expertise
Maria possesses expertise in data collection and analysis tools, including Data Studio, Tableau, and Excel. She is recognized for her problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Additionally, she holds Chartered Management Status awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, reflecting her commitment to professional development and leadership in management.