Hi! I am Mihaela - an experienced IT Recruitment Expert and GCDF certified career coach with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources field. Мy career is based on over 10 years of practice in the tech and HR industry. I am skilled in the following areas of expertise: HR and Recruitment Consulting and Executive Search, Career Coaching and Business Process Organization and Negotiation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach
Mihaela Velichkova, GCDF Career Counselor
Sofia
01.2023 - Current
Counseled individuals on how to create an effective job search plan and stay motivated throughout the process.
Monitored progress towards goal achievement by providing regular feedback and motivation.
Created a variety of resources such as handouts, worksheets and online tools to support the coaching process.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends, industry developments and new technologies impacting employment opportunities.
Conducted assessments of client aptitudes, skills, values, interests and personality traits to assist in the career exploration process.
Assisted clients in developing personal marketing materials such as resumes, cover letters and portfolio pieces.
Facilitated workshops on topics related to job searching, networking, salary negotiation and professional development.
Developed individualized action plans with clients to set goals for achieving desired career objectives.
SME, Recruitment
Easy Consult
Sofia
03.2017 - Current
Analyzed data from applicant tracking systems to provide insights into recruitment trends.
Managed the full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new hires.
Conducted reference checks for prospective employees.
Negotiated salaries with successful applicants on behalf of clients.
Coached hiring managers on interviewing techniques and best practices.
Attended career fairs to promote company's brand image and attract potential candidates.
Established a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
Created job postings and placed advertisements in print media and online job boards.
Provided advice to hiring managers on market trends, candidate availability, compensation packages.
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to meet client needs.
Interviewed, screened, and evaluated potential candidates for IT roles.
Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing and branding specialists to create innovative recruiting strategies.
Used job boards, internet tools and career fairs to source both passive and active candidates.
Screened resumes and conducted pre-screen interviews and preliminary technical assessments of candidates.
On-Site IT Recruitment Consultant
DIGITALL (formerly Bulpros Consulting)
Sofia
01.2017 - 12.2022
Provided guidance to managers on the selection of suitable candidates for IT and Non IT Exeprts roles.
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify qualified personnel.
Created reports detailing progress made towards achieving recruitment goals.
Built a network of industry contacts to increase awareness of available job opportunities within the organization.
Drafted job descriptions based on client requirements ensuring accuracy and relevancy.
Negotiated salaries, benefits packages, start dates and other contractual details with successful applicants.
Prepared and maintained records of all applicants, interviewees, and hires.
Assessed candidate's qualifications against job requirements and provided feedback throughout the process.
Identified potential candidates through various job portals, databases and social media platforms.
Attended career fairs or conferences as part of employer branding initiatives.
Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Candidate Success Manager
Sloth.Works
Sofia
07.2018 - 11.2018
Monitored customer usage of products and services to identify areas of improvement.
Maintained relationships with existing customers by providing support and responding promptly to inquiries.
Provided guidance on best practices for success management.
Identified client needs and developed strategies to meet them.
Created reports and tracked customer satisfaction metrics.
Implemented changes based on customer feedback in order to increase user engagement.
Organized training sessions for users on how to use the product and service effectively.
Gathered requirements from stakeholders regarding new features or services.
Generated reports that analyzed trends related to customer satisfaction ratings.
IT Recruitment Consultant
SМЕ IT Recruitment
Sofia
05.2013 - 10.2015
Establishment of recruitment requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with clients to discuss their business needs;
Building new sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, job portals and media;
Providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations and maintaining rapports;
Determination of requirements via studying job descriptions and qualifications;
Posting of job ads using different newsgroups, job portals and social media networks;
Determination the qualifications of the applicants by interviewing them; analyzing responses; verifying the references; comparison of qualifications of the applicants to the job requirements of relevant position;
Evaluating applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant's qualifications with the hiring managers;
Development and implementation of different recruitment strategies;
Participation in career events.
Technical Assistant (Trade Department)
Metizi JSCo
Sofia
11.2011 - 03.2013
Processing workflow;
Communicating with customers and business partners and responding to their requirements;
Maintaining the correspondence between the company, customers and the production;
Participation in the preparation of procurement documentation;
Participation in the preparation of exports;
Market research.
Sales Consultant
Tommy Hilfiger
Sofia
09.2009 - 06.2011
Informing customers about the benefits and features of the products and services of the brand;
Maintaining store equipment; ensuring that work area is clean and organized;
Suggesting different products based on customer's needs;
Raining of new employees;
Recording and reporting of daily transactions.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Pre-school Еducation and Foreign Language Teaching