Ben Storey
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Seasoned in talent acquisition with focus on building robust teams. Capable of transforming recruitment strategies to attract top candidates and retain existing talent. Utilising unique interpersonal skills and innovative sourcing techniques, ready to streamline and optimise recruitment processes for growth oriented companies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner
Cinematic Talent
2024.04 - 2026.02
- Provided detailed feedback after interview rounds, leading to improved candidate experience.
- Oversaw all aspects of onboarding process for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into company culture.
- Utilised social media platforms effectively to advertise vacancies, attracting a wider pool of candidates.
- Developed detailed job descriptions to attract top talent.
- Negotiated salary packages to secure mutual satisfaction between employer and employee.
- Managed high-volume of candidates during peak recruitment seasons, ensuring smooth operations.
- Analysed applicants' credentials to ensure exemplary employees.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Goodbye Kansas Studios
London Area
2025.02 - 2025.11
- Managed internal referrals programme encouraging employee participation in talent acquisition process.
- Identified hiring needs, contributing to the creation of comprehensive job descriptions.
- Coordinated interviews and selection procedures that yielded successful hires.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion practices within hiring processes fostering a balanced workplace environment.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Edison Smart
Basingstoke, England
2023.06 - 2024.04
- Handled complex issues effectively during negotiations between candidates and employers.
- Evaluated resumes critically, selecting only the most suitable applicants for interviews.
- Coordinated career fairs, expanding the network of potential applicants.
- Initiated regular follow-ups with placed candidates, ensuring their satisfaction in new roles.
Recruitment Consultant
Premier Group
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and clients, ensuring seamless communication.
- Enhanced candidate database by actively reaching out to prospective talent on professional networking platforms.
- Upheld strict confidentiality of all client and candidate information as per data protection guidelines.
- Tailored CVs of registered candidates according to specific job requirements before sending them over to clients.
- Assisted in negotiating employment terms between successful candidates and clients, ensuring a win-win situation.
Skills
- VFX
- Animation
- Advertising
- Talent market insight
- Onboarding support
- Job advertising creativeness
- Headhunting techniques
- Talent pool development
Contact
- Benstorey@cinematictalent.com
- Www.linkedin.com/in/ben-storey-06ba0221b (LinkedIn)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Goodbye Kansas Studios
2025.02 - 2025.11
Owner
Cinematic Talent
2024.04 - 2026.02
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Edison Smart
2023.06 - 2024.04
Recruitment Consultant
Premier Group
2022.05 - 2023.06