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SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY • Over nine years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, sales, and leading and contributing to start-up companies. • Since 2011 has contracted in-house at companies including SmartThings, Oracle, Marin Software, Zuora, Nisum Technologies, Wikimedia, Anaplan, Credit Karma, LimeBike, and MyLikes to grow their talent. • Strategic Analytical thinker with strong problem solving skills using innovative and creative sourcing techniques to generate strong pipelines for both technical searches and non-technical searches. • Goal-oriented and hardworking team player: since 2011 successfully recruited over 300 software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, designers, sales people, recruiters, customer success managers, and executives for venture capital backed startups and established companies. WORK EXPERIENCE Venture Capital - Backed Startups, San Francisco, CA January 2011 – Present Full Cycle Contract Recruiter (60% Technical Search and 40% Non-Technical Search) Since 2011 recruited over 300 software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, designers, sales people, recruiters, customer success managers, and executives for VC-backed startups and established companies. o 12 placements at Abacus.ai o 11 placements at Sanguine Biosciences in 2 months o 10 placements at System1 Biosciences o 10 placements at Harness in about 5 months o 18 placements in 4 months at SmartThings o 25 placements at MyLikes including candidates from Google, Stanford, Amazon, UCB, and NASA o 13 placements in 3 months at Zuora o 20 placements at Nisum Technologies o 7 placements at Wikimedia o 8 placements at Credit Karma o 7 placements at LimeBike o 8 placements at Oracle in their Public Cloud Team: the strictest division to recruit talent Used creative sourcing techniques and tools. Sources include but are not limited to: LinkedIn – 20% of hires Stanford and UC Berkeley Alumni Databases and My Network – 20% of hires Sourcing and Recruiting AI Tools (Gem, Mixmax, Resource) – 20% of hires People Aggregator Tools (hireEZ, Lusha, Nymeria, SeekOut, AmazingHiring, SalesQL, ZoomInfo) – 20% of hires Talent Marketplaces (Hired.com, Angel.co, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) – 20% of hires Experienced with various ATS platforms including: Lever, Greenhouse, Jobvite, BambooHR, JobScore, Bullhorn, SmartRecruiters, iCIMS, JazzHR, Workable, Workday, and Taleo.

🚀 Looking to grow your team without the chaos? I help startups and small teams hire the right people and build simple, reliable HR systems - from your first hire to HR admin, compliance, and a fully functioning PeopleOps setup. With 8+ years of experience in HR and recruitment across the U.S. and Europe, I help startups and small-to-medium businesses hire smarter and grow stronger . ✅If you need help with: ●Full-Cycle Recruiting ● Technical Recruiting ● Candidate Sourcing & Screening ● LinkedIn Recruiting & Boolean Search ● Interviewing (Behavioral, Technical, Structured) ● HR Policy & Compliance ● Recruitment Strategy / Talent Acquisition ● HR Admin & Onboarding ● Employee Lifecycle Management ● HRIS / ATS Management (BambooHR, Workable, Greenhouse, etc.) ● Compensation & Benefits ● HR Documentation / SOPs ● Learning & Development ● Performance Management I have a proven track record beyond Upwork and invite you to explore my broader experience and credentials. 💡 Key Competencies: ● Full-cycle recruiting across U.S. and international markets ● Strategic talent acquisition for startups and scaling teams ● Deep understanding of job market trends and hiring psychology ● Experience working as the first HR in fast-paced environments ● Bilingual support: English / Ukrainian / Russian ● HR operations expertise: onboarding, documentation, compliance ● People-first HR approach focused on psychological safety & performance 🌍 Industries I've Worked With: ● Marketing & Advertising Agencies ● Fintech ● Healthcare & Mental Health Apps ● E-commerce Platforms ● SaaS ● Tech Startups ● Real Estate If you've never worked with an HR or Recruiting partner before — no worries. I’ll ask the right questions to guide you through the process and use structured intake questionnaires to collect all key info upfront - saving your time and energy. My Process Includes: ● Flexible scheduling and collaboration on platforms you're comfortable with ● Weekly updates and feedback for long-term projects ● Clear documentation and transparency at every step I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, a second degree in Human Resources, an ACC ICF Coaching Certificate, and I’m a proud SHRM member. ✅This foundation allows me to deliver HR and recruiting services with precision, empathy, and insight into long-term talent sustainability. As a full-time freelancer, I’m available throughout the day and typically respond within 12 hours on weekdays. If you're ready to find the right talent or need strategic HR support - let’s talk Thank you for your time and consideration. Marina

I’m a SHRM-certified HR Director with 15+ years of experience driving strategic and operational change. I’ve supported startups at every stage, from pre-seed to growth, as well as Fortune 500 companies (ex-JPMorgan). My work has centered around building HR and People infrastructure from the ground up, including implementing HR systems/workflows (Rippling Expert), leading global recruiting across product, engineering and GTM, and helping teams scale quickly. I’ve helped a variety of clients, from startups/enterprise teams to influencers, bring their ideas to life through online courses. I handle the full production to launch process, including designing content, creating visuals, recording walkthroughs, building guides, and deploying to LMS. I get the startup hustle where priorities shift constantly, and staying adaptable while moving things forward isn’t optional - it’s essential. Here are a few ways I can support you: • Talent Acquisition/Full-cycle Recruitment • Global Recruitment • Global Payroll & HRIS (Rippling, ADP, Paylocity, Paychex, Gusto, TriNet, and more) • Benefits Administration • Compensation • Compliance • Total Rewards • Online Course Development • Training & Development • Employee Performance Management • Equity Planning & Management • 401k Setup & Management • HRIS Implementation • Process Improvements • Preparing data-driven presentations for leadership and Board meetings Tools & Apps: • Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto, Deel, Remote • Slack, Google Meets, Basecamp • LinkedIn Recruiter, Glassdoor, Upwork, Indeed, Behance, Dribbble • Human Interest, Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab • Asana, Monday • HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce • Adobe Captivate, Articulate, TalentLMS • Teachable, Kajabi, Podia • Confluence, ClickUp, Jira • Canva, Figma, Adobe Express • Ramp, Brex, Expensify, Chase, AMEX • Google Workspace • Microsoft 365 • Roundcube • Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Skype

Talent Acquisition Specialist | Social Media Manager | Transcriptions 5+ years of experience building high-performing teams and scaling digital brands. I am a "People & Communications" expert who bridges the gap between technical recruitment, brand storytelling, and precise content delivery. Core Services: Recruitment: Full 360-cycle hiring (Tech, Sales, Healthcare, Finance). Expert in LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, and AI-driven sourcing to find top-tier talent. Social Media: Strategy and management across LinkedIn, IG, and X. I turn company culture into engaging content that drives growth. Transcription & Writing: Fast, high-accuracy voice-to-text and professional content drafting (Job Descriptions, Blogs, Reports). Technical Skills: Tools: Greenhouse, Lever, Salesforce, HubSpot, ChatGPT, GitHub. Social: SEO/SEM, Digital Marketing, Community Management. Efficiency: Google/MS Suite, Zendesk, and advanced CRM management. Strategic, analytical, and ready to help you scale. Let’s get to work!

Ex-SDR/AE turned Recruiter. 8+ years in helping scale high growth SaaS companies. I am a pipeline generation expert and have sourced for GTM, CS, and Engineering roles. In my sourcing role at Algolia, I crushed my KPIs and landed 5 offers and 3 sourced hires within my first 90 days. In my Sales Recruiter role at Gong, I hired 28 AEs for our Commercial and Mid-Market sales teams. - I am experienced in LI Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut/HireEZ (you will have to supply the licenses) - I'll fully project manage and keep in regular contact- it's essential to collaborate and iterate to find the best candidates. - Am comfortable running full cycle recruitment from sourcing to close.

Recruiter with 10 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR operations. Proven track record of sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across G&A, technical, and operational roles. Skilled in building strong candidate pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, negotiating offers, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Highly organized, data-driven, and experienced in fast-paced, high-growth startup and corporate environments.