Results-driven talent acquisition professional with 15+ years of experience in hospitality and executive search. Currently serving as Associate Director – Executive Search at Hotelivate, managing CXO and leadership mandates for premier hospitality brands across India and Southeast Asia. Known for deep sector expertise, candidate assessment accuracy, and a strong network across the hospitality ecosystem.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director – Executive Search
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - Current
Managing leadership mandates across India & SEA
Trusted advisor to hospitality groups on talent strategy
Driving end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and internal team training
Client Account Manager – Executive Search
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 07.2022
Successfully closed key GM, VP, and corporate leadership roles
Built strong client relationships and delivered high candidate retention
Senior Research Associate
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 08.2018
Build and maintain relationship with client
Act as a one point contact for all search related queries by client
Follow up on payment status for the searches closed for the specific client
Gain understanding of clients organization and specifics of the position to be filled
Create Search Strategy and define timelines
Gain understanding and thorough knowledge of competitors based on specific search assignment
Execute the following in due course of the assignment: Preliminary telephonic candidate contact and document all telephonic conversations, Set up meetings with short listed candidates, Preliminary meetings with short listed candidates per process, Create Profiles, Communicate progress to clients and short listed candidates, Assist Client and Candidate during salary negotiations, Conduct Detailed and independent reference check, Facilitate commercial negotiations between client and candidate, if required, Timely billing and collection per the service contract
Strengthen Internal Database
Ensure updation of all candidate resumes on Internal Database
Updation of all mapping documents on CRM
Contribute ideas to strengthen/ streamline existing processes
Drive and motivate team members towards execution and closure of search assignment while adhering to standard operating procedures
Build rapport and trust amongst colleagues
Nurture a spirit of teamwork
Assistant Manager – Human Resource (WPD)
Sodexo Facilities Management Services India Pvt. Ltd
08.2010 - 10.2015
Partner with business at every step of the recruiting process, collaborating and achieve project specific hiring objectives.
End to end recruitment support within defined TAT.
Usage of cost effective means like portals, referral empanelled manpower vendors and candidate references, Employee Referrals Scheme, Personal Contacts, & In-house Databanks.
Preparation of Fitment Sheet to rolling out offer within specified time.
Pre and post joining formalities, HR Induction and familiarization to new Joiners.
Participated in theme restaurant set-up as a Team Leader
Participated in Management Training programme 'Way Towards Development' conducted at college
Interests
Travelling
Listening Music
Interacting with People
Projects Research Studies
Hospitality Management in Malls, 15159, 6 months
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/11/89
Marital Status: Married
Trainings Attended
Six months Industrial Exposure Training at The Residence Hotel & convention Centre, Powai
Competency Based Interviews by Prabhakar Kamath
Aquascaping, Gardening
Aquascaping is the craft of arranging aquatic plants, as well as rocks, stones, cavework, or driftwood, in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium
Timeline
Client Account Manager – Executive Search
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - 07.2022
Senior Research Associate
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 08.2018
Associate Director – Executive Search
Hotelivate Pvt. Ltd
10.2015 - Current
Assistant Manager – Human Resource (WPD)
Sodexo Facilities Management Services India Pvt. Ltd
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