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Keely Townsend

Burgess Hill,West Sussex

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive expertise in market analysis and recruitment. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and cultural awareness, ensuring bespoke service delivery and customer service excellence. Proficient in job posting optimisation, recruitment software, and LinkedIn recruiting tools, with a strong track record in headhunting and candidate sourcing. Adept at CV screening and interview technique evaluation, leveraging motivational interviewing familiarity to enhance team leadership. Committed to achieving targets through market adaptability and a target-driven mindset, with a career goal of advancing strategic recruitment initiatives.

Experienced recruiter with over 15 years in recruitment industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Managing director

b3-media
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
12.2010 - Current
  • Tailored individual recruitment campaigns to attract top-tier candidates.
  • Built strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring alignment on job requirements and expectations.
  • Sourced high-quality candidates using a variety of methods including networking events, job fairs and direct sourcing.
  • Implemented innovative recruiting strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Optimised applicant tracking system usage resulting in more efficient recruitment procedures.
  • Provided timely feedback to candidates following interviews for transparency and professionalism.
  • Conducted thorough interview processes with emphasis on cultural fit and technical skills.
  • Promoted employer brand effectively across multiple channels, attracting talented professionals.

Advertising sales manager

UBM Ltd
London, City of London
04.1998 - 10.2009
  • Developed key client relationships for better business growth.
  • Led team meetings to drive performance improvement.
  • Established new accounts whilst maintaining existing ones for sustained business development.
  • Monitored competitor activity, ensuring a competitive edge in the marketplace.
  • Achieved sales targets with innovative marketing strategies.
  • Prepared detailed sales reports to evaluate performance metrics.
  • Participated in trade shows for networking opportunities and lead generation.
  • Pitched media plans to clients, securing profitable deals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Media and Society

Southbank University
London

A-Levels - Media and Business Studies

Haywards Heath 6th Form College
Haywards Heath, West Sussex

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography,

Oathall School
Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Skills

  • Market analysis expertise
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Cultural awareness
  • Team leadership
  • Job posting optimization
  • Recruitment software proficiency
  • Market adaptability
  • Target-driven mindset
  • Interview technique evaluation
  • Bespoke service delivery
  • Motivational interviewing familiarity
  • LinkedIn recruiting tools proficiency
  • Headhunting expertise
  • CV screening proficiency
  • Applicant tracking systems knowledge
  • Candidate sourcing

Timeline

Managing director

b3-media
12.2010 - Current

Advertising sales manager

UBM Ltd
04.1998 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Media and Society

Southbank University

A-Levels - Media and Business Studies

Haywards Heath 6th Form College

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography,

Oathall School
Keely Townsend