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Mai Dao

Summary

Skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience including attracting and retaining candidates, navigating complex organizational and software systems, customer relationship management and working knowledge and compliance with various labor laws. Motivated relationship-builder committed to aligning with company values to attract top talent while advancing business interests.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Management Events
Berlin, Germany
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Experienced in sourcing and identifying & attracting talent in DACH, French and Belgian markets through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and networking strategies.
  • Managed end-to-end hiring processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and handling offers/negotiations for various roles.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers and leadership to identify hiring needs to advise and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Maintained strong candidate pipelines through proactive engagement, personalized communication and relationship-building.
  • Made data-driven hiring decisions utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter analytics and applicant tracking system (ATS) Jobvite to track hiring metrics.
  • Enhanced company visibility by crafting compelling job descriptions, engaging with passive candidates, and promoting company culture on social media.
  • Attended international workshops/events in conjunction with Sales and Customer Success to gain deeper insights into company goals and initiatives.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pliant
Berlin, Germany
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Managed full-cycle talent acquisition, including strategy, sourcing, interviews, case study administration, travel coordination, salary negotiation, and offers for Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Underwriting and People departments.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define roles, develop job descriptions, and manage postings on LinkedIn, JOIN, Indeed, Glassdoor and Truffls.
  • Successfully scaled the company from 53 to more than 110 employees.
  • Managed and optimized candidate experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) Personio and BambooHR, ensuring an efficient recruitment process.
  • Implemented strategic job marketing initiatives to enhance talent attraction and strengthen employer brand visibility on multiple hiring channels.
  • Organized attendance at university career fairs and job/trade fairs.
  • Organized regular and seasonal company-wide events to enhance employee morale and foster a positive work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01-2018

Skills

  • Talent sourcing
  • Hiring strategy
  • Candidate engagement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Employer branding
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Management Events
10.2023 - 10.2024

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pliant
01.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts -

Michigan State University
Mai Dao