Anna Maria Dimitrakaki

• A to Z recruitment with specialization in the Technology and Operational/ Sales functions
• Contact point for all employee and talent acquisition related issues, as well as leading conversation on hiring processing optimization
• Lead the hiring kick-off meetings with functional heads to discover the ideal candidate profile and specific job objectives
• Build a healthy pipeline for all active roles by sourcing and connecting with active and passive candidates
• Create an employer branding for Talent through active participation in career events and networks.
• Ensure a great candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Be the point of contact for company's employees (work related issues, referrals)
• Employee Engagement and Talent retention through regular employee check-in meetings
• Partnered with external search firms and secure hard-to-find talent quickly.

As Manager in Dialectica Americas, I was responsible for leading a team of 12 talented professionals (Associates, Senior Associates, Associate Managers) to achieve business goals and deliver high-quality services to clients.

• provide leadership, on job training and guidance, ensuring professional growth and development (including quarterly performance reviews preparation and delivery)
• develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth
• collaborate with cross functional teams across the global offices, to develop and execute projects and initiatives (eg. bi-weekly reportings on Associate performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategies to keep them engaged)
• manage client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through business development strategies

• Liaise with our clients and Research Project Managers to get a deep understanding of their business knowledge gaps and needs
• Perform critical research & sourcing of industry experts via various channels around the globe
• Connect experts with our clients based on their project needs
• Managing project briefs, specific demands & high-volume projects under tight deadlines in order to ensure best in-class and timely delivery.

• Provided administrative and secretarial support to multiple managers and professionals of the Talent Center
• Handled incoming calls and managed appointment calendar
• Welcomed candidates and managed their application forms
• Managed & coordinated interviews with candidates
• Maintained an accurate and up-to-date candidate database

• Processing EU funds for small and medium businesses (SMEs)
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date candidate database.