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#Ono Open for new opportunities | Licensed Talent Advisor | Licensed Inclusive Hiring Expert | DEI Advocate | Tech Sourcer | Recruiter | Helping Tech Talents to land into their aspiring career, restart their career|

About

#ono , Open/Exploring new opportunities - Hybrid/Remote - please reach me - lakshmivc20@gmail.com Google-certified Digital Marketer, IT recruiter & Purple Squirrel Finder. I empower individuals. Especially women, to overcome professional challenges and thrive professionally & to restart their professional journey. With around 6 years of experience in IT recruitment, I have successfully sourced and hired candidates for various positions across multiple domains (Telecom, BFSI, Retail, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Banking, FMCG/CPG , Edu.Tech) and companies (MNCs & start-ups). Good at using Google X-ray searches, Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and building custom search engines Google CSE for sourcing. Recognised by LinkedIn Talent Solutions as Winner - Direct calling Championship for effectively leavaraging the LinkedIn calling feature to connect with top talent. I am a strong advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and growth. With certification in DEI, I am dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces and promoting equal opportunities for all. I utilize diverse methods such as job boards, social media platforms, and employee referral programs to find top talent. I have demonstrated strong market research, client/vendor management, and leadership hiring skills, managing team and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, I have made a positive impact in the mental health field, helping 32 clients re-enter the job market post-mental illness, and co-authoring a paper in the International Journal of Social Psychiatry. Let's work together to create a more inclusive, respectful and diverse tech industry!

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

Work experience

IT Recruiter at PwC Acceleration Centers in India, Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Tech Talent Mapping/requirement analysis, posting requirements in Naukri • Candidate’s sourcing, using different source mix. X ray, Boolean and Keyword search. Sourcing from Job boards, personal referrals, social media - Linkedn • Interviewing- using different interview formats, coordinating with candidates & Salary negotiation

IT Recruiter at Snapminds Technologies LLP, Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Client Coordination – Gathering requirements, coordinating with recruiter for submission - interview- offer process & onboarding. Managed a team of 3. • Tech Talent Mapping/requirement analysis, posting requirements in Naukari and other free job boards and social media • Candidate’s sourcing, using different source mix. Boolean -Nested and Keyword search. Sourcing from Job boards, personal referrals, social media etc. • Interviewing- coordinating with candidates

Senior IT Recruiter -TAG at Careator Technologies, Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 · 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Tech Talent Mapping/requirement analysis, posting requirements in Naukari and other free job boards and social media • Candidate’s sourcing, using different source mix. Boolean and Keyword search. Sourcing from Job boards, personal referrals, social media etc. • Interviewing- using different interview formats, coordinating with candidates & Salary negotiation

Lead Technical Recruiter at Nilasu Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Worked for permanent/contract hiring for different MNC clients • Client Coordination/handling on daily basis – gathering requirements, coordinating with recruiter for submission , interview, offer process and onboarding. Managed a team of 3 Tech Talent Mapping/requirement analysis, posting requirements in Naukari and other free job boards and social media • Candidate’s sourcing, using different source mix. Boolean and Keyword search. Job boards, personal referrals, social media etc. • Interviewing, coordinating with candidates Salary negotiation

Senior/Junior Research Fellow - HR Coordinator at NIMHANS - National Institute Of Mental Health And Neurosciences, Nov 2015 - Feb 2020 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Employment & Women oriented projects • Project Coordinator/Researcher role. • Administration, Project related Finance Account management, • Liaising & networking with prospective employers, client coordination, data collection, conducting qualitative interviews, counselling patients & report writing. • Research Topic - Feasibility Testing of Employment Programme On Work Performance of Persons With Severe Mental Disorders. Funded by Government of India, DEPD. • “Addressing the concerns of women admitted to psychiatric institutions in India – A feasibility study” - Funded by Womens Commission - GOI

Education

PGDHRM, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga

Master of Social Work, Kuvempu University