Director, AI Talent Strategy

• Feb 2023 - Present

VC-backed startup, using AI and ML to match top-quality candidates with hiring companies, revolutionizing talent acquisition Role Overview: - Specializing in Talent Intelligence - My role revolves around leveraging AI and ML to source top-tier candidates - I collaborate closely with hiring managers to align talent with their unique needs Key Responsibilities: - Talent Intelligence Expertise: Using AI and ML to pinpoint high-caliber candidates - Strategic Partnership: Collaborating closely with startup clients to decode their specific Talent Intelligence needs - Continuous Improvement: Refining and optimizing our Talent Intelligence engine based on real-time feedback - Cost-Efficient Outcomes: Delivering cost-effective hiring outcomes, reducing time-to-fill pipelines. - Talent Matchmaker: Ensuring a perfect cultural and skills fit between clients and future talent Show less

Principal Recruiter / TA Lead

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

Relocation to the USServe as the Principal Recruiter for the Data & Analytics Practice- Leading the focus on providing: 1) Best in Class Customer Service 2) High Quality of Candidates and 3) an Exceptional Candidate Experience- Led recruiting efforts to focus on the following disciplines: Solution Architects (both technical and functional), Software Engineers, Software Developers, Project Manager, Business Analysts, Engagement Directors and Senior Directors- In April 2022, was tasked with leading and owning the recruitment process for expanding EPAM's business on the West Coast. Main goal was to attract a VP level Engagement Director- In May 2022 was tasked to lead the recruitment effort to grow our Healthcare domain by attracting 2 Senior Directors- In July 2022 became part of the team responsible to grow our Energy and resources domain by attracting 3 Senior Directors with oil&gas background- Utilizing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery, HireEZ, Internal ATS, Internal BI Reporting tools, MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Build, Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers within different levels of upper management- Assist with Staffing, Procurement of resources for the Data & Analytics Practice- Part of the TA Operations team responsible for improving recruitment KPI's across the board by implementing new and optimizing existing processes (tools, metrics, data analysis, cost effectiveness)- Acted as POC for external recruiting agencies partnering with the Data & Analytics Practice Show less

Talent Acquisition Manager

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

As TA Manager I have led a team of 15 (on-site and remote) with a mix of Recruiting Leads, Recruiters, Sourcers and Coordinators. My key objective was to strives, support and enable the business by designing and executing a recruiting strategy to identify top talent in the market, as well as partnering with cross functional departments within the company.Promoted twice in 5 years;- Lead, coach and supervise all TA activities- Work with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to advise, guide, and educate on market patterns, best practices, and problem resolution- Develop sustainable talent acquisition and hiring approaches and strategies for transformation- Align with Workforce Planning teams on bench, mobility, and other internal resources- Plan and work with Global Mobility teams to attract talent from diverse locations upon customer’s needs and expectations- Plan and implement procedures to improve candidate experience- Develop TA KPIs, strategy and forecast- Work with distributed teams- Proactively identify gaps in the recruiting process while providing solutions to better support digital, creative and tech hiring- Lead employment branding initiatives- Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement- Organise and/or attend career fairs, assessment centres or other events- Assist in employee retention and development Show less

Talent Acquisition Lead

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

- Establish a partnership with the Senior Leadership members - Develop innovative sourcing capabilities for leadership hiring- Supervise the local TA Team and provide daily support, coaching and mentoring to all team members- Consultative relationships with business stakeholders and key hiring managers- Collaborate with all internal business and identify opportunities and barriers to delivering business- Design and direct recruiting strategies - ATS - Staffing Desk (internally developed) Show less

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

- Create and execute candidate-generation strategies using all available recruiting tools;- Develop pipeline including the design, build and maintenance of a strong and diverse network of potential candidates;- Establish and maintain solid working relationships with senior leaders across EPAM to actively recruit for open roles;- Gather competitive data, industry trends, and labor market conditions;- Collaborate with hiring manager and business HR to create and deliver a comprehensive, compelling and balanced offer;- Develop excellent internal client relationship, while communicating proactively and consistently with hiring managers and candidates;- Playing role of strategic advisor for local management team;- Manage all assignments across the region ensuring that the pipeline is filled with strong, suitable candidates;- Support and implement Global Talent Acquisition strategies on local market- ATS - Taleo Business Edition Show less

Mentor

• May 2020 - Jun 2021

Non-profit Career counseling Motivational talks Mentoring Non-profit Career counseling Motivational talks Mentoring

Recruitment Specialist

• Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

- Ensuring the attraction and recruitment of the most suitable applicants for positions in IBM Bulgaria and Global Services, in accordance with business strategy, client projects and reflecting market situation.- Setting the recruitment startegy in accordance to the local market- Active communication with all levels management in order to imrpoove and optmize the hiring time- Working with multiple recruitment channels- End to end recruitment- Leading induction trainings- Management advisory on most suitable profiles for the current roles- Working in a dynamic environment with colleagues across several time zones- ATS - IBM® Kenexa® BrassRing on Cloud Show less

On-site Recruitment Consultant

• May 2014 - Jun 2015

- Manage end-to-end recruitment process- Responsible for recruitment process to ensure best talent is attracted- Consult and work closely with operations managers on resources management- Participate and complete successfully recruitment campaigns- Reporting on recruitment activities- Reporting to hiring managers, participation in development of recruitment strategies- ATS - IBM GOM (Global Opportunity Marketplace)

Recruitment Trainee

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2014