Carolina Mandrillo
University Affairs (Early Career) Regional Lead for LATAM | Bogota, Colombia
Professional Overview
Carolina Mandrillo is the University Affairs (Early Career) Regional Lead for LATAM at Halliburton, a leading global energy services company. With a strong background in talent acquisition and human resources, she brings a wealth of expertise in supporting early career talent development and university partnerships across Latin America.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the University Affairs (Early Career) Regional Lead for LATAM at Halliburton, Carolina is responsible for overseeing the company's university-focused talent initiatives throughout Latin America. In this role, she develops and implements strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top-tier early career talent from the region's leading academic institutions. Carolina works closely with university career centers and student organizations to foster strong partnerships, drive campus engagement, and identify high-potential candidates for Halliburton's diverse internship and graduate programs.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Carolina held various talent acquisition and HR-focused positions, including Talent Acquisition Specialist at FARMACIAS UNIDAS S.A. - COBECA U.D. and Work Counselor at HIAS Venezuela. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates, as well as providing career guidance and support to job seekers.
Academic Background
Carolina holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela, where she graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- University and early career talent acquisition
- Talent management and development
- Campus recruitment and engagement
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Stakeholder management and strategic partnerships
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Carolina has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering early career talent and building meaningful connections between leading organizations and academic institutions. In her current role, she has spearheaded several successful university-focused programs, including the implementation of a targeted LATAM internship initiative that has significantly increased Halliburton's visibility and talent pipeline within the region.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR, coupled with her deep understanding of the LATAM market, Carolina Mandrillo is well-positioned to drive Halliburton's university affairs and early career talent strategies in the region. Her dedication to professional development and her ability to forge strong partnerships make her a valuable asset to the organization.
