A results-oriented talent acquisition leader, Duarte Mendonca brings over a decade of experience attracting top talent and building efficient recruitment systems. His career is marked by a consistent ability to exceed hiring goals and reduce time to hire through strategic process improvement and innovative sourcing techniques. Duarte has a proven track record of success at leading companies like PayPal, Bluegreen Vacations, and FTD. At Bluegreen Vacations, he spearheaded a talent acquisition reboot that streamlined processes and optimized recruiting across all stages, resulting in increased candidate quality and an improved new hire experience. At FTD, he led the modernization of recruiting technologies, simplifying the application process and boosting conversion. Duarte is known for his data-driven approach, leveraging analytics to inform talent strategies and drive effective decision-making. He is also a champion of continuous improvement, always looking for new ways to optimize the recruitment process and enhance the candidate experience.