Sergii Kovalenko

+1-647-***-**** Toronto, ON ac83f7@r.postjobfree.com

Driven professional specializing in the field of talent acquisition with advanced expertise in staffing for technology and manufacturing clients. Recognized as a driven and skillful individual with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Demonstrated talent for building trust with employees at all levels to enable positive outcomes for complex issues. Capable of working efficiently in an independent capacity, or as part of a team. Fully willing to take on projects outside of established role, learn new methodologies, and tackle difficult tasks with confidence. Communicating in English, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, German, (French A1 Certified). Currently pursuing CHRP. Key Strengths

Talent Acquisition Human Resources Continuous Improvement

Communication HRIS systems Training and Leadership

Coordination Multilingual Lean Six Sigma

Technical Skills

In-house and cloud based Applicant Tracking System, HRIS & CRM solutions and platforms: Bullhorn Sendouts, Luceo (CareerBuilder hosted), Exalare; some Recruitee and Ceridian Dayforce;

Search engine tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, CareerBuilder Canada and US, Recruitment Edge, Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Workopolis, Supply and Demand Portal, SocialTalent;

Proficient in Personal Branding, Understanding Social Networks, Employer Branding, Networking and Engaging with Candidates, Job Advertising, Boolean Search, LinkedIn Sourcing, Social Sourcing, Expert Sourcing, Conducting Competency and Behaviour Based Interviews;

Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, OneDrive, OneNote); Adobe Acrobat, Google Apps (TeamViewer, Docs, Drive, Calendar), Messengers, etc. Professional Experience

HCR Permanent Search – Concord, ON Nov 2018 – Feb 2019 Senior Technical Recruiter

Dealing with a wide range of Manufacturing and Technology clients, mainly located locally in the GTA. Direct and indirect recruiting and talent sourcing through a well-built in-house talent pool and other channels. ESF Careers (Engineering Search Firm Inc.) – Woodbridge, ON Apr 2016 – Nov 2018 Senior Technical Recruiter Director of Skilled Trades Division Sep 2017 – Nov 2018 Working 360 desk search and placement for Technology and Industrial clients all across North America, including niche technical searches and multiple relocation assignments:

Full-cycle recruitment and coordination for a wide range of advanced technology industries: Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Automation, Aftermarket, Sales & Distribution, Mining & Metal, Pulp & Paper, Packaging, Chemical, Construction & Railway, Medical & Consumer Goods, IT & Technology, Software & Hardware Design, Full Stack Development and QA Automation segments for both corporate and facility level;

Experience working with Fortune 100 Companies in Canada and US job market section;

Assist with new hire orientations, on-boarding process following Employment Standards;

Track, document, and ensure all applicable paperwork is completed for KPI;

Participating in the HR team’s special development projects for start-ups;

Negotiate and re-negotiate deals, contracts and offers at all levels, including relocation coordination;

Maintain highest industry standards in confidentiality and sensitive information. Technical Recruiter Account Manager Aug 2016 – Sep 2017

A comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services B2B as well as world-class staffing on permanent direct hire, temporary and contract-to-hire basis; Continued...

Talent acquisition and guarantee period retention through talent supply chain, mining, identification, sourcing, matching, screening, candidate engagement, interviewing and staffing;

BD, B2B, B2C, Client research/KYC, comforting, nurturing, regular follow-up and retention;

Coordination of pre-hire testing and assessment process, background checks and reference verification;

Recognized as "Recruiter of the Month" in "Top Billing" and "Number of Placements". Recruiter Business Developer May 2016 – Aug 2016

Started as a full-time Business Developer, cold calling and proposal writing;

Proactive approach in RFI/RFP process and offer rebates;

Acquired and built relations with several Canadian, US and Japanese clients. Uman State Pedagogical University – Ukraine Aug 2011 – Sep 2015 Associate Professor

Invested 4 years teaching, coaching, mentoring, training and developing over 350 students with great passion and success at my home-town alma mater:

Coordinated team building among students and gave lectures to wide audiences;

Used Accelerated Learning (AL) technique and fresh student-friendly approach;

Led large and small teams of students to success in multiple creative projects;

Developed projects, set up new educational programs and improved existing ones;

Played a key part of Future Career Team and Campus Recruitment Team;

Acted as a Brand Ambassador in open-door days, territory trips and TV university branding among regional schools and general public in order to attract school grads to join our Entrance Talent Pool;

Cultivated and maintained relationship of trust and respect among students and colleagues. Formal Education

Master in Human Resources Management

Academy of Management in Legnica, Poland, EU, 2013 Master in Germanic Languages, Literature and Linguistics Uman State Pedagogical University (Honors), Ukraine, 2012 Bachelor of Law

Odessa National Maritime Academy, Ukraine, 2012

Bachelor in Teacher Education and Professional Development Uman State Pedagogical University (Honors), Ukraine, 2010 Marketing and Sales Research Program, 10 months Erasmus Mundus grantee Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania, EU, 2015 Certificates

Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP), MSI – 2018 Total Quality Management Professional (TQMP), MSI – 2018 Corporate Trainer Certified (CTC), MSI – 2018

Corporate Leadership Certified (CLC), MSI – 2018

Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps (OHSA), Ontario Ministry of Labour – 2018 WHMIS-2015 Certified, AixSafety – 2018

Certified Kaizen Facilitator (CKF), MSI – 2018

Total Productive Maintenance – TPM Concept Certified (TPMC), MSI – 2018 Ethics Training, MSI – 2017

Leadership Training, MSI – 2017

Management and Supervisor Training, MSI – 2017

Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC), MSI – 2017 Sergii Kovalenko Page 2

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