Praneesh Kumar

Work History

Geektrust

05.2024 - Current

Co-led vendor operations with the CEO and the Business Head.
Single-handedly onboarded and managed 20+ partner organizations to expand business opportunities.
Managed enterprise client accounts, including one of the world’s largest retail giants, delivering end-to-end hiring solutions, and exceeding targets.
Designed and executed programs that strengthened client relationships, streamlined workflows, and improved external partnerships.
Acted as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, aligning recruitment programs with business objectives, and driving measurable outcomes.
Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines across diverse domains, including retail, healthcare, fintech, travel and more.
Mentored interns and enabled partners through training in sourcing, engagement, and feedback best practices.
Championed continuous improvement initiatives, introducing scalable practices that improved efficiency across all accounts.

Geektrust

05.2023 - 05.2024

Co-led the Platinum Candidate Program with the CPO and the Business head, streamlining interview pipelines and improving process efficiency.
Managed enterprise client hiring programs for one of the world’s largest retail giants, consistently meeting targets.
Scheduled and coordinated 2,000+ candidate interviews, collaborating with developers and multiple external partners to ensure smooth operations.
Reviewed and refined feedback for 1,000+ profiles, enhancing quality and client presentation.
Oversaw high-priority accounts and partnered with vendors to optimize interview structures and drive successful placements.
Mentored interns on sourcing, engagement, and client delivery best practices.

Geektrust

04.2022 - 05.2023

Partnered with the CPO to design and launch a candidate engagement program, reducing response time by 90% and improving client delivery outcomes.
Collaborated with the product team to introduce automation features that streamlined recruitment workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.
Built and managed strong candidate pipelines by sourcing from LinkedIn, Naukri, Hirist, and internal databases.
Engaged candidates through cold calls, emails, and interview preparation, coordinating hiring drives, and end-to-end interview scheduling.
Provided a high-touch candidate experience, increasing conversion rates, and improving client satisfaction.

Geektrust

02.2022 - 04.2022

Partnered with senior account managers to understand client requirements and recruitment strategies.
Sourced and engaged candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri, and Hirist, maintaining a steady pipeline.
Supported staff with daily hiring operations, improving efficiency and enabling focus on priority tasks.
Gained hands-on experience in tech recruitment, applying best practices to real client needs.