Shakir Rai
Summary
Results-driven Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist with hands-on 4+ years experience in end-to-end hiring, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations across tech and non-tech roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Recruiter
TalentXO
09.2024 - Current
- Sourced candidates through various job portals.
Freelance Recruiter
SnapFind
08.2024 - Current
- Sourced candidates through various job portals.
- Screened and shortlisted candidates based on job requirements.
- Built and maintained a strong and consistent talent pipeline.
Sales Associate
IMG Worlds Of Adventure
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Recruiter
KarvyDigikonnect
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Posted job openings on various job portals and social media platforms.
- Conducted initial screening and interview coordination.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to onboarding.
- Scheduled interviews and followed up with candidates and hiring managers.
- Maintained candidate databases and updated regularly.
Talent & Acquisition Intern
Creatorshala
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted in sourcing candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Communicated with candidates regarding interview schedules and updates.
- Ensured a positive candidate experience through timely communication and follow-ups.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Institute of Media, Management & Technology
Dehradun, Uttarakhand 04.2017 - 8 2020
Skills
End-to-end Recruitment
Candidate sourcing
Screening and shortlisting
Job posting optimization
Interview Coordination
LinkedIn Recruiting/ Boolean search
Onboarding process
Offer negotiation
Talent acquisition
Certification
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Talent Acquisition & Team Building
- Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition
- Candidates Sourcing Assessments
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Freelance Recruiter
TalentXO
09.2024 - Current
Freelance Recruiter
SnapFind
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
IMG Worlds Of Adventure
06.2022 - 07.2024
Recruiter
KarvyDigikonnect
08.2020 - 01.2022
Talent & Acquisition Intern
Creatorshala
01.2020 - 06.2020
BBA - Business Administration
Institute of Media, Management & Technology
04.2017 - 8 2020