👋 Hi there! I'm Rico - a passionate and versatile professional with a proven track record in Executive Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Operations Management, and Business Development across diverse industries such as Healthcare, IT, Finance, Special Education, and Digital Marketing.
🔍 I’ve successfully partnered with startups, growing businesses, and established organizations to identify, engage, and hire high-quality talent for both technical and non-technical roles from entry-level professionals to executive leadership positions.
🎯 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Expertise
• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Executive Search
• Technical Recruiting (Systems Engineers L1–L3, Software Engineers, Infrastructure & IT Support)
• Healthcare Recruitment (US healthcare, medical billing, allied healthcare, special education)
• Marketing & E-Commerce Hiring (Media Buyers, SEO Specialists, Video Editors, GHL/Automation Experts, AI Specialists)
• Sales, Operations, and Administrative Hiring
• Passive Candidate Sourcing & LinkedIn Outreach
• Candidate Screening, Pipeline Management & Stakeholder Coordination
🔎 Sourcing Platforms & Tools
Experienced using: LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HireEZ, Loxo, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, RecruiterFlow, Apollo, ContactOut, Seamless.AI, Boolean Search, Facebook Groups, and other sourcing communities to identify and engage top talent globally.
⚙️ Operations & Systems Experience
In previous roles, I supported operations management, workflow coordination, HR administration, onboarding, scheduling, and business process optimization for remote teams and fast-paced organizations.
🧠 Automation & Tech Familiarity
Familiar with tools and platforms such as Make, Zapier, GoHighLevel (GHL), Instantly.AI, Apify, n8n, API integrations, Kalodata, CRM systems, and workflow automation tools — allowing me to better understand and recruit for modern technical and operational roles.
💼 What You Can Expect Working With Me
✔️ Strong communication and professionalism
✔️ High-quality sourcing and candidate experience
✔️ Organized pipeline and process management
✔️ Proactive, responsive, and detail-oriented support
✔️ A human-first and results-driven recruitment approach
I’m passionate about helping businesses grow by connecting them with exceptional talent and building long-term professional partnerships.
Let’s connect and build a strong team together.
Recruiting
Candidate Interviewing
Resume Screening
Management Development
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Recommendation
Marketing
Social Media Management
Administrative Support
Sourcing
Compensation & Benefits
Healthcare Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Content Creation
Video Editing
Data Entry
Lead Generation
IT Recruiting
Tech & IT
Nina F.
Manila, Philippines
$20/hr
4.0
5 jobs
Hi!
I can assist you with the best I can deliver. I have been working as an executive recruiter using different platform like LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, Hire EZ, ZipRecruiter, Career Builder and Breezy.
Do the end to end recruitment. from sourcing, screening, interviewing and scheduling of interview.
Organize calendars, and book appointments. I will work as your personal assistant and I am ready.
to help you with every task.
So, you may trust me with any task as an Executive Recruiter /Virtual Assistant. I will provide the best service for my client for their gratification. I am eager to build great manager-worker relations.
Skills,
*Executive Recruiter
*Boolean Search
* Virtual Assistant
*Online Research
*Data Entry
*Admin Support
*Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
*Google Sheets
*File Management
*Customer Service
Thanks for visiting my profile.
Scheduling
Microsoft Excel
Executive Support
Construction
Angeline S.
Manila, Philippines
$10/hr
4.6
75 jobs
Strategic HR professional with 16+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition, and people operations. Proven expertise in client/account management, candidate sourcing, database management, and delivering recruitment solutions across diverse industries. Recognized for being proactive, composed under pressure, and adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Thrives on solving complex hiring challenges and approaching obstacles as opportunities, combining a hands-on, analytical mindset with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Currently operating as a freelance recruiter and lead generation specialist, supporting clients across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. Experienced in filling both technical and non-technical roles across sectors including IT, engineering, finance, hospitality, staffing, construction, real estate, retail, mining, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Core Competencies:
- Full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing and database management
- LinkedIn outreach and lead generation
- Client/account management and stakeholder relations
- People operations and workforce planning
- Web research and market mapping
Strategic HR professional with 16+ years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition, and people operations. Proven expertise in client/account management, candidate sourcing, database management, and delivering recruitment solutions across diverse industries. Recognized for being proactive, composed under pressure, and adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Thrives on solving complex hiring challenges and approaching obstacles as opportunities, combining a hands-on, analytical mindset with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Currently operating as a freelance recruiter and lead generation specialist, supporting clients across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. Experienced in filling both technical and non-technical roles across sectors including IT, engineering, finance, hospitality, staffing, construction, real estate, retail, mining, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Core Competencies:
- Full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing and database management
- LinkedIn outreach and lead generation
- Client/account management and stakeholder relations
- People operations and workforce planning
- Web research and market mapping
Tools & Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Loxo, The Ladders, Bullhorn, JobAdder, Zoho Recruit, X-ray Search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Behance, ContactOut, SignalHire, RocketReach, SalesQL, Sales Navigator, Snovio, Kendo, Apollo
Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Lead Generation
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Sourcing
Janine P.
Manila, Philippines
$12/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Hello!
I am a Talent Acquisition Specialist with proven experience delivering end‑to‑end recruitment support for global clients across the US, UK, and Australia. Skilled in full‑cycle hiring, from job posting, sourcing, and screening to interview scheduling, onboarding, and compliance. I ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
I bring expertise in ATS/CRM platforms (JobAdder, Manatal, ICIMS, Fountain, Salesmate, Talin AI, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Smart Sourcing & Sales Navigator) and workflow tools like Trello, Monday, Calendly, Acuity, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Suite. My strengths include targeted sourcing with Boolean strings, managing pipelines efficiently, and providing clear, professional communication that builds long‑term client relationships.
Beyond recruitment, I support operations with virtual assistant services such as inbox and calendar management, document handling, research, and workflow coordination. My track record includes streamlining processes, reducing time‑to‑hire, and consistently meeting KPIs while supporting business growth.
If you need a proactive, systems-focused coordinator who can streamline your workflow, manage your scheduling complexity, and provide reliable, fast turnaround times, let's connect!
With my proven dedication to delivering virtual assistance of the highest level, I am well prepared to expand my track record of providing exceptional service to your business.
Thank you for visiting my profile.
Best regards,
Janine Palermo
Recruiting
Candidate Management
Human Resource Information System
Job Posting
Communications
Administrative Support
Email Support
Data Entry
Candidate Sourcing
Scheduling
Leah Shane A.
Manila, Philippines
$7/hr
4.0
1 jobs
✨ YOU FOUND THE RIGHT VA — NOW LET'S GROW YOUR BUSINESS TOGETHER! ✨
Need a reliable Virtual Assistant who can handle customer support, admin tasks, recruitment, and day-to-day operations so you can focus on growing your business?
You've come to the right place! 😊
With 8+ years of experience in customer service, healthcare support, banking, recruitment, and administrative operations, I help businesses stay organized, efficient, and customer-focused.
Here's how I can help:
✅ Customer Service (Phone, Chat & Email)
✅ Virtual Assistant & Administrative Support
✅ Calendar & Email Management
✅ Data Entry & Database Management
✅ Customer Success & Client Retention
✅ Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
✅ Candidate Screening & Interview Scheduling
✅ Onboarding & Documentation
✅ Payroll Support
✅ Quality Assurance & Process Auditing
✅ Provider Support
✅ CRM Management
✅ Research & General Administrative Tasks
Why work with me?
⚡ Strong communication skills
⚡ Detail-oriented and highly organized
⚡ Fast learner and proactive problem solver
⚡ Experienced in remote work environments
⚡ Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences
⚡ Reliable, professional, and easy to work with
I take pride in making my clients' lives easier by handling the details, solving problems, and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.
📩 Send me a message and let's discuss how I can help your business succeed!
Recruiting
Candidate Interviewing
Customer Service
Management Skills
Writing
Virtual Assistance
Communications
Professional Experience
Quality Assurance
Administrative Support
Data Management
Payroll Accounting
Candidate Sourcing
Outbound Call
Cold Calling
BPO Call Center
Leslie C.
Manila, Philippines
$15/hr
4.7
96 jobs
I will persist until I succeed. I value efficiency and assure productivity. I do not believe in mediocre scenarios; I work for excellence. I have always believed in the Filipino people's ingenuity, commitment to excellence and industry. My desire is to continue to make a difference in the virtual workforce - dependable, trusted and skilled.
I have been working in the field of sales and customer service for more than 20 years and I believe that I can extend to different companies and organizations the skills and expertise that I gained working in different multinational companies. I'm very adept in these fields and I am seeking opportunities to be of service to other companies.
I am very organised, systematic and thorough, with a natural attention to detail.
My English is excellent. It will be borne out if given the chance to do an interview.
💎 Worked at Xplor Technologies Australia as Support Specialist for 3 years.
💎 Worked at Millhaven Financial Services – Pymble NSW as Client Services Officer for 5 years.
💎 Worked at Callaghans Financial Services - Canberra ACT as Administration Manager for 2 years.
💎 Worked at Hotel Tonight Australia as Sales Support for 2 years.
💎 Worked at Budget Steam Cleaning Services Australia as Team Leader for 2 years.
💎 Worked at Telstra Australia as Inbound Sales Representative for 2 years.
💎 Worked at Optus Australia as Subject Matter Expert for 3 years
💎 Worked at Founder-led Businesses.
Tools & Platforms I'm familiar with:
🎯 Shopify
🎯 Salesforce
🎯 Zendesk
🎯 Monday
🎯 Slack
🎯 Zoho
🎯 Intercom
🎯 Asana
🎯 Stripe
🎯 GSuite (Google Sheets, Docs, Drive)
🎯 Microsoft Office
🎯 Canva
🎯 ChatGPT
🎯 Richpanel
🎯 Freshdesk
🎯 Jira
🎯 Hubspot
Why Choose Me?
💎 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚: With extensive experience in various facets of online business management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to every project.
💎 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: Committed to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations, I prioritize open communication and transparency throughout the collaboration process.
💎 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨-𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣: My goal is to deliver tangible results that drive growth, foster customer loyalty, and elevate your brand's online presence.
Let's collaborate to take your brand to new heights!
Get in touch today to discuss how I can support your business objectives. 🌟
Recruiting
Data Entry
Sales
Report Writing
Project Management
Email Support
Customer Service
Management Development
Administrative Support
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