Dionysis Skandalos
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Akharnaí
Summary
Since 2021, I've been shaping recruitment strategies and filling critical roles across various sectors. Expertise in Tech Recruitment: Specializing in IT project management, cloud engineering, and software development roles. Versatile Recruitment Experience: Skilled in both agency and corporate recruitment. Diverse Skill Set: Proficient in international recruitment and employer branding, focusing on optimizing candidate experiences. Advanced Sourcing Techniques: Utilizing tools like SalesQL, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Phantombuster, Mailchimp, Hunter.io, ContactOut, and Lusha, Innovative Recruitment Tools: Leveraging tools like ChatGPT for enhancing job ads, refining candidate matching and communication with clients and hiring managers. ATS Mastery: Hands-on experience with ATS platforms like Teamtailor, Smart Recruiters and Recruitee.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruit2 - From Good to Great Staffing
01.2021 - Current
- Besides the interim recruitment projects that we continue, we also started to operate as a recruitment agency in May 2023. https://jobs.recruit2.com/
- We are handling 40-50 roles monthly for mid-sized Dutch firms across various sectors.
- Successfully submitted an average of 1 candidate per day to clients.
- Managed the entire recruitment process using Teamtailor, including writing and posting job ads.
- Conducted pre-screening calls and candidate evaluations.
- Integrated ChatGPT extensively in refining job ads, matching candidates, and managing client and hiring manager relationships.
- Actively used Ictergezocht, a specialized platform for IT professionals in the Dutch market.
- Focused on roles in IT project management, cloud and systems engineering, data and BI, ICT security, and software development.
Group Manager
Recruitment Consultants And Staffing Professionals (650.000 Members)
01.2022 - Current
- The group Recruitment Consultants and Staffing Professionals has been selected by LinkedIn as a top priority group in 2023.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Mercy Ships Holland
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Successfully filled key positions: 1 Communications Officer, 2 Relationship Managers for Foundations and Funds and Legacies, and 1 HR Assistant.
- Participated in weekly strategy meetings alongside the CFO, HR Team Lead, and an Internal Recruiter.
- Managed the complete recruitment process utilizing Outlook and MS Teams.
- Conducted thorough screening calls and candidate evaluations.
- Utilized LinkedIn Sales Navigator for candidate sourcing.
- Refined and optimized job ads.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
StuDocu | StudeerSnel.nl
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Successfully hired a diverse team of software engineers skilled in PHP8/Laravel and JavaScript/React.
- Filled a range of technical roles: 3 QA Engineers, 10 Backend Developers, 10 Frontend Developers, 1 Fullstack Developer, 1 Principal Developer, and 2 PM Mobile Apps.
- Actively participated in weekly recruitment team meetings, collaborating with the CTO and one of the CEOs.
- Contributed to candidate debriefings with 4 tech team members to finalize offer packages post-interviews.
- Managed the entire recruitment cycle using Recruitee.
- Conducted an average of 60 candidate screening calls per month, followed by detailed evaluations.
- Maintained active communication with team members through Slack.
- Oversaw the final offer management, ensuring a smooth hiring process.
- Contributed to posting and refining job ads
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Currence
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Led the recruitment process for key positions: HR Business Partner, Risk Officer, Senior Information Security Officer, Sr Product Owner, UX Designer, Manager Finance, and Product Developer (Business Innovation in iDEAL Payments).
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Innova Market Insights
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Successfully managed 19 sales vacancies over a 7.5-month period.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Dutch Banking Association
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Successfully sourced and hired three lawyers.
Job Market Analyst
Intelligence Group
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Participated in various projects related to diversity and inclusion, international media data set, labor market indicators, and qualitative research on recruitment agencies.
Blogger
Totalent.eu
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Reflect on actual HR/Recruitment topics.
Education
Master of Science - MS - Human Resource Management
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics and Business
University of Amsterdam
01.2012 - 04.2017
HR Data Analyst - HR
AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - BA - undefined
University of Washington
01.2011 - 04.2012
IB Diploma - undefined
Hellenic American Educational Foundation Athens College - Psychico College
01.2006 - 04.2011
Skills
Agency Recruitment
undefinedCertification
HR Data Analyst
Publications
- Effect of leader CQ on work outcomes of employees that are culturally diverse
- The effect of POS on expatriates' contextual performance
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Mercy Ships Holland
02.2023 - 05.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
StuDocu | StudeerSnel.nl
02.2022 - 12.2022
Group Manager
Recruitment Consultants And Staffing Professionals (650.000 Members)
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Dutch Banking Association
08.2021 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Currence
06.2021 - 12.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist (via Recruit2)
Innova Market Insights
04.2021 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruit2 - From Good to Great Staffing
01.2021 - Current
Job Market Analyst
Intelligence Group
04.2020 - 01.2021
Blogger
Totalent.eu
01.2020 - 01.2021
HR Data Analyst - HR
AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR
01.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Science - MS - Human Resource Management
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics and Business
University of Amsterdam
01.2012 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - BA - undefined
University of Washington
01.2011 - 04.2012
IB Diploma - undefined
Hellenic American Educational Foundation Athens College - Psychico College
01.2006 - 04.2011
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