Monica Castaneda, Phr
About Monica Castaneda, Phr
Monica Castaneda is a Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources. She has worked at Double since 2024 and previously held various roles at MGE Underground, Inc. and Portland Community College.
Current Role as Talent Acquisition Manager
Monica Castaneda serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Double, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees recruitment strategies and manages the talent acquisition team. Her work is conducted remotely from Brooklyn, New York. This position follows her tenure as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at the same company, where she contributed to the recruitment process for two years.
Previous Experience at Double
Prior to her current role, Monica worked at Double as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2022 to 2024. She initially joined the company as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in 2021, where she focused on sourcing and recruiting candidates. Her experience at Double has been characterized by a commitment to enhancing the recruitment process and aligning talent with organizational needs.
Experience at Portland Community College
Monica worked as a Recruitment Consultant (HR Specialist) at Portland Community College from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for managing recruitment efforts and supporting the college's human resources initiatives. Her work was conducted remotely from Portland, Oregon, where she contributed to the development of effective recruitment strategies.
Career at MGE Underground, Inc.
Monica's career at MGE Underground, Inc. spanned several roles from 2014 to 2020. She began as a Marketing Manager, where she managed marketing initiatives for two years. She then transitioned to the HR field, serving as an HR Business Partner for ten months and later as a Talent Acquisition Manager for three years. Her diverse roles at MGE Underground, Inc. provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both marketing and human resources.
Educational Background in Interior Architecture
Monica Castaneda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture from San Diego State University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. This educational background provided her with a foundation in design principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles, particularly in understanding organizational environments and workplace design.