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10+ years recruiting across engineering, finance, and professional services. Former recruiter for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), partnering with leaders from Big 4 firms and technical teams to hire high-impact talent. Today I help companies identify, approach, and hire high-impact professionals who rarely apply to job postings, using direct sourcing and my network of 13,000+ professionals across engineering, finance, and consulting. Services I Offer • Executive search for leadership and senior specialist roles • Technical recruiting (engineering, SaaS, and infrastructure roles) • Sales hiring (Account Executives, SDRs, and Sales Managers) • Talent pipeline development and passive candidate sourcing • LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing and outreach campaigns • Recruiting strategy and hiring process design Clients typically work with me when: • They need to fill a difficult role quickly • Their internal recruiting team is stretched thin • They want access to passive candidates who aren’t applying to job postings • They need a recruiter who can represent their company professionally to senior talent Recent Results • Placed 30+ audit and accounting professionals while recruiting for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) • Built targeted talent pipelines for engineering and technical teams through direct sourcing and outreach • Delivered qualified candidate shortlists for difficult roles in as little as 1–2 weeks If you’re looking to fill a critical role or build a strong hiring pipeline, I’d be glad to discuss how I can help.

I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of people, hiring, and organizational processes. With over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition and HR, I’ve led full-cycle recruiting across roles ranging from entry-level to executive leadership. My background includes supporting hiring strategy, improving recruiting workflows, and partnering with hiring managers to deliver consistent and effective hiring outcomes. I offer practical, straightforward support in: - Resume review and rewriting* - Interview preparation and mock interviews* - Part-time recruiting support (sourcing, screening, and full-cycle recruiting) *Fixed-rate services are available for resume reviews and interview preparation. My approach is grounded in how hiring actually works. I focus on clarity, structure, and helping both candidates and organizations make stronger, more informed decisions. For organizations, I can step in to support recruiting needs on a part-time or project basis, providing structure, consistency, and experienced execution without the need for a full-time hire. If you’re looking for direct, actionable support—whether preparing for your next opportunity or strengthening your hiring process—I’m happy to help.

(ex-Upwork, ex-Lime, ex-MX Technologies) Growing a business is challenging enough without having to navigate hiring, employee relations, compliance, payroll, and HR administration on your own. I help small businesses and startups build strong people operations that support growth while reducing risk and administrative burden. With 20+ years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations, I’ve supported organizations ranging from early-stage startups to high-growth technology companies, including Upwork, Lime, and MX Technologies. I’ve partnered with founders, executives, and business owners to create scalable HR processes that improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and support business objectives. Whether you need ongoing HR support or help with a specific project, I bring a practical, hands-on approach focused on solving problems and keeping your business moving forward. Core HR Services • Employee Relations & Performance Management • HR Policies, Handbooks & Compliance • Multi-State Employment Practices • Onboarding & Offboarding Programs • Payroll & Benefits Administration • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition • HRIS & People Operations Support • Manager Coaching & Employee Documentation • Job Descriptions & Compensation Support • Process Improvement & HR SOP Development Why Clients Hire Me Hands-On HR Partner I don’t just provide recommendations. I help implement solutions, manage employee issues, and handle the day-to-day HR responsibilities that keep organizations running smoothly. Startup & Growth Company Experience I’ve supported companies through rapid growth, organizational change, restructuring, and workforce planning initiatives. Business-Minded Approach HR should support business goals while creating a positive employee experience. I focus on practical solutions that balance compliance, performance, and growth. Ideal Projects • Fractional HR Generalist • HR Department Support • Employee Handbook Development & Updates • Multi-State Compliance Projects • Payroll & Benefits Administration • Recruiting & Hiring Support • HR Process Development • Employee Relations & Performance Management If you’re looking for an experienced HR professional who can step in quickly, solve problems, and support your employees and managers with confidence, let’s connect. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟓-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓

I'm a SHRM-certified HR professional and workforce development strategist with 10+ years of experience building inclusive career pipelines and delivering equity-centered programs across highly regulated industries—including cannabis, government-funded workforce initiatives, and compliance-driven sectors. Led and scaled a $4M+ workforce development program across six partner orgs Specialized in cannabis industry workforce training, talent placement, and HR strategy Designed DEI-informed programming for justice-involved, first-gen, and marginalized communities Delivered career development curriculum in community college settings (Olive-Harvey) Experienced in narrative grant writing, compliance-based outcomes reporting, and employer coaching What I'm good at: Grant Writing (workforce, DEI, regulated sectors) HR & Talent Strategy for any industry, especially highly regulated industries Workforce Program Design & Curriculum Development DEI Strategy & Inclusive Hiring Frameworks Career Coaching for Underserved Talent

I am confident that I can do anything related to Linkedin Searching, Online Research, Data Mining, Data Entry, Lead Generation, PDF Conversion and other Administrative tasks. I really love to work in a challenging environment. I assure you that you will always be satisfied with my work if we worked together. My Skillset includes: ★ Online Research ★ LinkedIn (Sales Navigator & Recruiter Lite) Contact List Building ★ Lead Generation ★ Contact List Building ★ Prospect List Building ★ Email List Building ★ Web Research ★ Data Mining ★ Data Extraction ★ Data Validation ★ Influencer List Building ★ Mailing List Development ★ Proof Reading ★ Market Research ★ PDF Conversion To find the required types of Businesses and Contact Persons, I'll use these websites: ★ LinkedIn Sales Navigator (Premium) ★ Google Maps ★ Crunchbase ★ Google Operators (like site, inurl and intitle) ★ Better Business Bureau ★ Yelp.com ★ Yellow Pages ★ Dun & Bradstreet (d&b) ★ Manta.com ★ Bloomberg ★ Clutch.co ★ Indeed ★ Glassdoor To extract emails from LinkedIn and other websites, I'll use: ★ Seamless.ai (paid) ★ Snov.io (paid) ★ Hunter.io ★ Rocket Reach ★ Kendo ★ Prophet ★ SalesQL ★ Clearbit ★ Leads Gibbon ★ Email Hunter For Verification of Emails to avoid bouncebacks, I use: ★ NeverBounce (paid) ★ Mailtester ★ ZeroBounce Why you should Hire me? 1. Quality check 2. Daily updates 3. Good communication 4. Confidential data 5. Delivery on deadline Looking forward to working with you. If you got any Questions or Query, Feel free to ask me anytime. Best, Muhammad

Seasoned Data Engineering and Business Intelligence Professional with 6+ years experience. Full stack ETL 1. Setting up and administering data hosting with all major cloud service data warehouses: BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks. 2. Extraction with custom API Queries, or tools such as Fivetran, Airbyte, Estuary, Singer. 3. SQL and Python Transformation with DBT Core, Domo, or in database. 4. Analysis and visualization in Power BI, IBM Cognos, Tableau, Domo, Looker Studio, Datorama, Mode, and others.