Talent Acquisition Market Research
Resume:
Emmanuel O. Akojede
***********@*****.*** Stillwater, Oklahoma
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
•Accomplished Recruiter with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, specializing in sourcing, engaging, and activating top talent across technical and non-technical roles. Proven expertise in developing innovative sourcing strategies, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and optimizing recruitment processes to exceed hiring goals.
•Adept at leveraging data-driven insights, utilizing advanced recruiting tools, and championing diversity and inclusion hiring strategies to build high-performing, inclusive teams. Skilled in managing complex searches, talent mapping, and market analysis to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational objectives.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Greenhouse
Bamboo HR
Power BI
People and Data Analytics
Performance Management
Agile Recruiting
Workday
Employer Branding
Talent LMS
Leadership skills
Problem Solving
WORK EXPERIENCE
Moniepoint Nov 2022 – Present
Recruiter
Moniepoint is a leading global payments company, providing payment solutions for businesses and their customers. With $17 billion processed monthly across 800 million transactions, Moniepoint operates from offices in the US, UK, and EMEA. Recently, Moniepoint raised $110 million at a billion-dollar valuation, earning 'unicorn' status.
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed multiple, complex recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire by 20% through innovative sourcing strategies and streamlined interview workflows.
Sourcing and Talent Pooling: Built and maintained robust talent pipelines, increasing qualified candidate flow by 30% year-over-year through proactive market research and diverse sourcing methods. Recruited for roles in Eng and or Tech XFN functions - including Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) related roles (IC or leadership)
Candidate Experience: Conducted comprehensive interviews, driving a 20% improvement in placement success rates by aligning candidate profiles with organizational needs.
Talent Mapping and Market Research: Identified niche talent pools within the energy sector, resulting in the placement of 15 high-impact candidates for critical roles.
Data-Driven Recruitment: Leveraged tools such as Greenhouse and BambooHR to monitor recruitment metrics, reducing time-to-fill by 10 days and increasing candidate conversion rates by 18%.
Patricia May 2020 - Nov 2022
Technical Recruiter
Patricia is a cryptocurrency company that facilitates the use of cryptocurrencies for everyday transactions by harnessing the power of blockchain technology. With over 30,000 daily transactions and $40M in revenue, Patricia operates offices across the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, and Ghana.
Technical Recruitment Expertise: Recruited for roles including DevOps, AI Engineers, Python Developers, and Embedded Systems Engineers, achieving high offer-to-interview ratios.
Strategic Talent Acquisition: Built and maintained relationships with passive candidates through market research and networking, ensuring a steady flow of qualified talent.
Collaboration and Insights: Partnered with hiring managers to design tailored recruitment plans, aligning strategies with business goals to drive hiring success.
Tromville Investment Ltd Jan 2019 – April 2020
Recruiter
A collaborative professional company offering a range of consulting and real estate services across Africa and North America
Provided strategic performance management insights to leadership, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering employee growth.
Collaborated with leadership to design and implement HR programs that enhanced workplace culture, improving morale and boosting productivity.
Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term business objectives.
Energi Talent Resourcing Aug 2017 – Dec 2018
Recruitment Consultant
A privately held, small-sized consulting company
Talent Acquisition: Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing and hiring top candidates to meet organizational needs across various roles and functions.
Candidate Sourcing and Screening: Proactively identified and engaged qualified candidates through job boards, networking, and referrals, ensuring a steady talent pipeline for current and future needs.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with hiring managers to understand role requirements and crafted tailored recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent.
Campus Involvement
English Graduate Student Association (EGSA)
The Narrative
Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA)
EDUCATION
Nexford University, Washington DC
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2023 - 2024
3.5
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Arts, English Language
2013 - 2017
3.1
CERTIFICATIONS
ACIPM: Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
2021
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