MAKIDA FANTAYE
Lanham,MD
Summary
Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Doctors Without Borders with expertise in full-cycle recruitment and project management. Proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes and driving event success, leading to increased candidate engagement. Skilled in utilizing applicant tracking systems and fostering strong relationships to secure top talent.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Doctors Without Borders
Hyattsville, M.D
10.2021 - Current
- Managed job postings on various websites and social media platforms.
- Reviewed resumes from potential candidates and conducted interviews against required skill sets outlined by management.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in an ATS
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment processes for senior-level positions, including sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
- Coordinated and participated in job fairs and recruitment events.
Correspondent
Belmont Citizen Herald
Belmont, Massachusetts
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Contacted, scheduled and interviewed with subjects
- Transcribed interviews and selected quotes for articles
- Wrote/published articles for Belmont Citizen Herald and its online platform
Translation and Production Assistant
Al Jazeera Media Company and A51 Films
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted directors with cinematography and interview preparation
- Participated in a conference with Ethiopian governmental officials to create youth job opportunities and establish industry regulations for media and other fields
Communications and Marketing Officer
Bete Semay Media Company
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed and developed social media content for YouTube, Instagram and Facebook; increased viewership by 1500+ followers
- Created promotional materials and attended events to boost attendance and sales for client's debut show
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Film and Television
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Onboarding process management
- Training & Development
- Recruitment
- Media Composition
- Applicant tracking systems
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Event planning
- Copy Editing
- Social Media Management
Languages
Amharic
Full Professional
Timeline
Correspondent
Belmont Citizen Herald
11.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Doctors Without Borders
10.2021 - Current
Translation and Production Assistant
Al Jazeera Media Company and A51 Films
06.2019 - 08.2019
Communications and Marketing Officer
Bete Semay Media Company
02.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Film and Television
Boston University
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