Senior Recruitment Specialist

• Jan 2021 - Present

Based in Brussels, Belgium EUROCITY specialises in the supply of niche consultancy and resourcing solutions to clients in the Aerospace & ATM, Banking, Defence & Security, Telecommunications & Logistics Industries.Key Responsibilities:* Manage full-cycle recruitment for a group of assigned Security Cleared roles for NATO (NCIA)* Design, develop and execute recruiting plans* Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule* Introduce and negotiate contractual terms with candidates (salary, employment offers, legal regulations)* Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees* Maintain regular contact with potential future candidates* Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need* Take ownership and responsibility of assigned area of responsibility* Assist and support other team members* Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting* Build networks to find qualified passive candidates* Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives* Post positions to appropriate Internet sources* Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment* Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates* Inform candidate of company's decision* Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process* Update and Manage candidate status and update and manage CRM records with conversation progress and status notes* Market and industry research* Track and report key metrics designed to measure and predict recruitment activity

Owner

• Mar 2020 - Present

* Through my own company I worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialist with several consultancies, primarily for the European and Macedonian market, on short-term and mid-term projects* Manage full-cycle recruitment for a group of assigned searches* Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and goals* Screen candidates resumes and job applications* Partner with line managers to gather requirements and develop effective recruiting strategies* Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices

International Recruitment Lead

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

* Managing a team of 5 recruiters* Delivery of framework and service delivery contracts exceeding 100 milion euros (NATO, EU, UN and Europol)* Management and coordination of the recruitment activities in the outsourcing business unit of Airbus Defence and Space Norway, being responsible for large volume of open contract opportunities (50 – 100 open roles per month)* Supervising the performance of the recruitment team, providing guidance, identifying areas of improvement and analyzing training needs* Responsible for partner relationship management, identifying new relevant partner supplier companies and building strong relationships with them* Working as part of international Bid Teams, being responsible for the recruitment element of complex large-scale ICT infrastructure bids for international governmental organizations, including several NATO Agencies and United Nations* Leading the internal recruitment team and reporting on its performance* Updating current and designing new recruiting procedures* Providing recruitment expertise and implementing the recruitment strategy, by working closely with line managers, service managers, sales/bid managers, recruitment team and other stakeholders* Creating and structuring the recruitment processes and policies to ensure best practice is followed* Responsible for planning the promotional activities and company presence at the most relevant job fairs and recruitment eventsReference: Craig Harrison (Line Manager) - craig@spektrum.consulting / +34937376267

International Recruitment Specialist (Defence and International Organizations)

• Jul 2017 - Feb 2020

Airbus group is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,000. The business line Communications, Intelligence & Security is the new one-stop-shop for satellite and terrestrial communications systems, intelligence and security solutions.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and execute recruiting plans* Source, interview, and select applicants* Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees* Maintain regular contact with potential future candidates* Create job descriptions* Efficiently and effectively fill open positions* Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need* Take ownership and responsibility of assigned area of responsibility* Assist and support other team members* Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting* Build networks to find qualified passive candidates* Utilize the Internet for recruitment* Post positions to appropriate Internet sources* Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment* Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates* Introduce and negotiate contractual terms with candidates* Inform candidate of company's decision* Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process* Update and Manage candidate status and update and manage CRM records with conversation progress and status notes* Market and industry research* Track and report key metrics designed to measure and predict recruitment activityReference: Craig Harrison (Line Manager) - craig@spektrum.consulting / +34937376267

Professional Talent Acquisiton Consultant

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

Frontwisegroup is a company founded in 2014 with the the idea to develop an innovative recruitment service aimed at the Dutch market. The focus in on delivering quality, continuity and flexibility using a satisfying cost structure.Our rapidly growing start-up has an unique "Frontwise Way Of Working", which in combination with the quality and enthusiasm of the Professional Talent Acquisition team based in Macedonia, delivers a high quality service at a competitive price. This is a unique combination in the recruitment world.Key Responsibilities:* Actively searching, selecting, approaching and interviewing candidates (NL and BE) for vacancies through all departments; IT, Sales, Marketing and Finance* Making monthly reports for the clients* Headhunting and building talent pools* Training and coordinating interns and junior recruiters * Assessment and screening of potential candidates * Delivering quality service to help partners find the right personnel* Complex Boolean search* Performing in-person and phone interviews with candidates* Administering appropriate company assessments* Performing reference and background checks* Making recommendations to company hiring managers* Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers* Following up on the interview process status* Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved* Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process* Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices* Serving as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations* Completing timely reports on employment activity* Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees

Recruitment and Project Coordinator

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Key Responsibilities:* Full coordination of the project “Cases with a high corruption risks”* Responsible for the recruitment of the research professionals for the project.* Responsible for managing the budget for the project* Responsible for organizing the event for the presentation of the results from the research.* Responsible for the public relations before the start, during and after the finishing of the project. Key Responsibilities:* Full coordination of the project “Cases with a high corruption risks”* Responsible for the recruitment of the research professionals for the project.* Responsible for managing the budget for the project* Responsible for organizing the event for the presentation of the results from the research.* Responsible for the public relations before the start, during and after the finishing of the project.

Media Freedom Ambassador

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

European Youth Press (EYP) is a network of youth media organisations in Europe. It works to build a society where empowered young media makers are actively participating and contributing to the public sphere by creating fair, independent and responsible media, fostering the development of democracy, international development and a sustainable future. With 27 member organisations and several Committees, the EYP reaches more than 60,000 young journalists across Europe, forming a solid volunteer and professional infrastructure. It is a democratic, non-profit institution, founded and controlled by young media makers, with hundreds of enthusiastic, dedicated, active organisers, trainers, volunteers and a handful of paid project workers, all between 20 and 30 years of age. The organisation serves the national structures through the development and coordination of projects on European level.Key Responsibilities:* Working on the project “Free Our Media! Media Freedom in Europe – Limited Edition?”* Organizing media freedom events in Podgorica, Skopje and Berlin* Serving as the point of contact for abused journalists in Macedonia

Radio Show Host

• May 2013 - Aug 2014