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Mihaela Velichkova

Sofia,Sofia

Summary

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

01.2013

High School Diploma - Foreign Languages Profile

01.2008

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Career Planning
  • Career Counseling
  • Industry Expertise
  • Career Assessment
  • Social media proficiency
  • Job search planning
  • Data Gathering
  • Interview training
  • Resume development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Market Knowledge

Certification

  • Marketing Fundamentals
  • Train the trainers
  • LinkedIn Masterclass
  • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)

Gcdf

SМЕ IT Recruitment I Certified GCDF Career Coach

Languages

English (Professional Working)

Timeline

Career Coach

Mihaela Velichkova, GCDF Career Counselor
01.2023 - Current

Candidate Success Manager

Sloth.Works
07.2018 - 11.2018

SME, Recruitment

Easy Consult
03.2017 - Current

On-Site IT Recruitment Consultant

DIGITALL (formerly Bulpros Consulting)
01.2017 - 12.2022

IT Recruitment Consultant

SМЕ IT Recruitment
05.2013 - 10.2015

Technical Assistant (Trade Department)

Metizi JSCo
11.2011 - 03.2013

Sales Consultant

Tommy Hilfiger
09.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor's degree - Pre-school Еducation and Foreign Language Teaching

High School Diploma - Foreign Languages Profile

Mihaela Velichkova