Valy Lagodimou
Pallini,I
Summary
My passion is to support people to level up their career paths and to build their persona! Over 10 years in HR industry with specialization in Coaching & Executive Search for white-collar positions in the Generic & IT industry.
Career Coaching : Re-shape your personal branding and enhance your growth potential through tailor-made learning programs and private coaching sessions.
LinkedIn Executive Search & Selection : searching the ideal candidate (Mid-level to Senior, Executive Search,C & D level positions.
Corporate Employer Branding Specialist | training people to network and become responsible advocates of their brand and experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Career Transition Councelling
People for Business
09.2023 - Current
- Create comprehensive career transition and outplacement strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Develop training programs and partnerships to support skill development initiatives
- Εxecutive search and selection on behalf of C & D-level executives for reintegrating them into the job market .
- Partnering -Career Coaching 1:1
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Senior Associate | People & Culture
People for Business
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Premium Selection (Talent Acquisition & Executive search)
- Developed candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels, recruitment campaigns, headhunting, networking groups, social media, database search, and referrals
- Identified target companies and conduct a thorough industry mapping, leading to qualified candidates
- Aligned business needs with market trends
- Assessed candidates using competencies - based tools.
- Consulted Clients in various industries (FMCG, Energy, IT, Telco & Engineering) in Leadership and Organizational Alignment practices
- Conducted assessment centers, producing employee evaluation reports and developing tailor-made leadership programs aligned with business strategy
- Career Transition Counseling: Responsible for Outplacement Programs of various multinational firms
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
Talent Business Partner
humani
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Support the development, and drive the achievement of the annual strategy taking into account business priorities in accordance with our Talent Strategy
- Diagnose and deliver full talent interventions (quality, diversity, and depth) against business needs in niche markets (Shipping, Coastal Engineering, IT, Finance, HR)
- Manage the whole business & recruitment process end-to-end (360) in order to fill all staffing needs in white-collar positions within the designated function and cooperation with business partners to ensure a strong talent pool
- Networking with C and Mid Executive levels in ΙΤ, Finance, Engineering, HR
- Focus on strategic HR disciplines such as Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Performance Management through Agile HR practices
- Preparation of Candidates' Reports & Career Coaching Evaluation
Senior Consultant Team Lead
Trenkwalder Greece
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Responsible for HR recruitment cycle for permanent placements
- Talent Acquisition in High Demand positions - white collar
- Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
- Set objectives for the recruitment team of 4
- Develop and update job descriptions
- Market Mapping in collaboration with Business Development Dpt
Senior HR Recruitment Consultant
Trenkwalder Greece
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges
- Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc
- Screen candidates resumes and job applications
- Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
- Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
- Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
Head of People Operations
Athens Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Premium Selection & onboarding of apprentice doctors in Athens team
- Office Administrative Support
- Organizing Travel Arrangements of Administration
Head Office Administrator & HR Associate
So easy Group
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Organization & Clients' Management
- Business Development of Academic Programs
- Contracts Management
Human Resources Administrator
Olympia Odos
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Selection & Recruitment of permanent & seasonal personnel
- Calculation of annual leaves of personnel
- Training & Development of personnel
- Personnel hours counting
- Responsible for the performance appraisals of personnel
- In collaboration with HR team handling company's benefits and relevant paperwork
- Soft Benefits (Travels' arrangements, company's events planning, extra employees' benefits)
Education
ICF Level 2 - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Athens Coaching Institute
AthensPostgraduate Degree - Human Resources Management and Services
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Associate's degree - HR Analytics
Athens University of Economics and Business
04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Management Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
07.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship management
- Self-motivation
- Active Listening
Certification
- Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Languages
Greek
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Travelling
Travel can push you out of your comfort zone. Navigating new places, handling unexpected situations, and adapting to new environments helps develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
Timeline
Head of Career Transition Councelling
People for Business
09.2023 - Current
Senior Associate | People & Culture
People for Business
09.2022 - 09.2023
Talent Business Partner
humani
01.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Consultant Team Lead
Trenkwalder Greece
04.2018 - 10.2020
Senior HR Recruitment Consultant
Trenkwalder Greece
10.2017 - 04.2018
Head of People Operations
Athens Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2016
Head Office Administrator & HR Associate
So easy Group
06.2012 - 12.2014
Human Resources Administrator
Olympia Odos
05.2008 - 01.2011
Associate's degree - HR Analytics
Athens University of Economics and Business
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Management Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
ICF Level 2 - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Athens Coaching Institute
Postgraduate Degree - Human Resources Management and Services
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
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