Rita Rodriguez
About Rita Rodriguez
Rita Rodriguez serves as a Senior MSP Program Manager at Pinnacle Group, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She holds a BBA in Financial Consulting from Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business and has extensive experience in managing contingent labor programs.
Work at Pinnacle Group
Rita Rodriguez has been serving as the Senior MSP Program Manager at Pinnacle Group, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the management of Managed Service Provider (MSP) programs, focusing on optimizing service procurement and contingent labor solutions. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within the company, including MSP Program Manager from 2017 to 2020 and MSP Delivery Manager from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at Pinnacle Group spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to the management of contract labor across more than 500 work locations.
Education and Expertise
Rita Rodriguez studied at Southern Methodist University, specifically at the Cox School of Business, where she earned a BBA in Financial Consulting with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in designing MSP programs and traditional contingent labor solutions. She holds multiple industry certifications, including Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP), SOW Expert, Technical Services Certified (TSC), Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), and Beeline Advanced Technology Certified.
Background
Rita Rodriguez began her professional career as a Financial Representative Intern at Northwestern Mutual in 2009. She then joined Pinnacle Group, Inc., where she worked in various roles, starting as an Accounting Analyst from 2009 to 2011. Over the years, she progressed through positions such as MSP Program Specialist and MSP Delivery Manager, gaining extensive experience in the field of workforce management. Additionally, she worked as a Rec Center Employee at Southern Methodist University during her studies.
Achievements
Rita Rodriguez has played a significant role in delivering cost-competitive solutions within the MSP framework at Pinnacle Group. She utilizes advanced machine learning search technology to enhance the matchmaking process between candidates and job openings. Her involvement in managing over $2 billion in spend under management reflects her capability in operational excellence and compliance within the contingent workforce sector.