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Vivi Agriakoniti

Athens

Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Persado, I collaborate with company leaders to provide change management and talent solutions that give us a competitive edge in the job market. With 2.5+ years of experience in this role and 3.5+ years of experience in tech recruitment consulting, conference coordination, and project management, I bring a diverse skill set. I leverage talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent for tech roles. Evaluating resumes, conducting interviews, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers are all part of my expertise, while continuously refining our recruiting strategy based on feedback received. Building strong working relationships with executives, the HR team, and hiring managers is essential to foster partnerships that consistently produce results. Additionally, I take charge of organizing company-wide events and effectively communicate with stakeholders to enhance employee engagement and retention. My passion for learning, growing, and excelling in HR management drives me to deliver exceptional results in all aspects of my work.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Persado
04.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produce consistent results.
  • Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Conduct compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Established strong relationships with universities and professional associations to build pipeline of early career talent.
  • Organizing company wide events and communicating with respective vendors.

Senior Associate Tech Recruitment Consultant

Code.Hub
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Assessing applicants' relevant experience and preparing evaluation reports.
  • Completing approximately 20 tech interviews/week.
  • Managing an average of 40 positions/ month.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Working with daily sprints, weekly scrum meetings, weekly deadlines, and monthly target.
  • Preparing external reports for progress tracking.
  • Lead a cross-functional team to deliver project results on time.
  • Dedicated in recruiting Backend (.Net) and Full- Stack Engineers in all seniorities.

Conference Coordinator

Spandidos Publications
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Created and monitored registration process for 200 attendees.
  • Assisted in preparing the hall for each conference, including making sure that all place cards were available and all table materials were distributed.
  • Maintained clear communication channels throughout the planning process, keeping all team members informed and aligned on priorities.
  • Acted as a direct liaison between the company and attendees.
  • Served as a direct contact for conference participants with questions, requests and concerns.

Human Resources Assistant

Spandidos Publications
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
  • Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry and general HR tasks.

Senior Production Editor

Spandidos Publications
07.2015 - 04.2021
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Coordinated scientific content and topics with editor and chief.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Resolved organizational problems and improved operations.
  • Monitored social media content for company purposes.
  • Prepared PDF tables, figures and text for electronic and print publishing.
  • Proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness.
  • Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements of papers using ithenticate: Plagiarism Detection Software.

Customer Service Representative

WIND Hellas
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Assistant Language Teacher

Universidad de Huelva
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
  • Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.

Education

Certification - Project Management

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece
08.2023

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece
06.2015

Skills

  • Corporate and Strategic Communications
  • Project Management
  • ATS and HRIS
  • Global Tech Talent Acquisition
  • Event Management
  • Employer Branding

Languages

Greek
Native language
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Greek
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Persado
04.2022 - Current

Senior Associate Tech Recruitment Consultant

Code.Hub
04.2021 - 04.2022

Conference Coordinator

Spandidos Publications
09.2019 - 04.2021

Human Resources Assistant

Spandidos Publications
03.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Production Editor

Spandidos Publications
07.2015 - 04.2021

Customer Service Representative

WIND Hellas
10.2014 - 06.2015

Assistant Language Teacher

Universidad de Huelva
01.2014 - 07.2014

Certification - Project Management

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Heriot-Watt University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Vivi Agriakoniti