Sherifa Smith
Recruiter
London,Haringey
Summary
Results-driven Recruitment Consultant with over 2 years' experience in the full recruitment cycle. Expertise in candidate selection, CV screening, and headhunting, leading to successful placements. Skilled in client engagement and relationship building to enhance business growth and meet recruitment needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
I-Pharm Consulting
03.2023 - 12.2023
- - Engaged with clients to ascertain recruitment requirements and effectively matched candidates to fill vacancies.
- - Contacted clients to identify their recruitment requirements and match candidates to vacant positions.
- - Headhunted, identified, screened, shortlisted, interviewed, registered and referenced suitable candidates.
- - Specialised as pharmaceutical consultant at I-Pharm, focusing on Quality Assurance Managers across EU, Quality Control Managers, and Qualified Persons. Managed full recruitment cycle, including onboarding clients and candidates, consistently exceeding weekly KPI targets.
- - Generated new business via telephone, face to face and media channels such as LinkedIn.
Recruitment Consultant
Phaidon International (LVI Associates)
05.2022 - 12.2022
- In my 10 months being at Phaidon, I worked as a consultant which came with a variety of tasks such as business development, headhunting, coaching potential candidates throughout the preparation and interview stages. I gained valuable skills such as working under pressure, communication and relationship building with both candidates and clients. Building reports from the business development side was something I prided myself in. I loved learning as much as possible about my candidates as well as the industry, trends and developments in a specific area, all the while maintaining the highest level of communication with the managing/hiring directors throughout all phases of the recruitment process.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique requirements and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Coordinated with HR teams to streamline recruitment processes, improving efficiency and candidate experience.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, building trust with clients and candidates alike.
Customer Service
IQVIA
London
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Handled 100 to 150 inbound and outbound calls daily, addressing participant inquiries and concerns regarding products and services. Managed time effectively in a fast-paced environment while multitasking between calls and additional responsibilities.
- IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services to the life sciences industry.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by communicating progress and outcomes clearly.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering long-term relationships with clients.
- Responded promptly to service calls, delivering exceptional customer service.
Make-Up Artist
KIKO Milano
London
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Led team in implementing business strategies, guiding colleagues to meet KPI targets.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, sterilising tools and equipment after each use to uphold health regulations.
- Applied advanced makeup techniques to meet client specifications for various events, enhancing their natural beauty.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism for positive outcomes.
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing
- CV screening
- Candidate assessment testing
- Client management
- Business development
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance metrics
- Negotiation skills
- Team collaboration
- Contract deals
Work Availability
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Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
I-Pharm Consulting
03.2023 - 12.2023
Recruitment Consultant
Phaidon International (LVI Associates)
05.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service
IQVIA
10.2020 - 11.2021
Make-Up Artist
KIKO Milano
08.2019 - 03.2020