Kailash Prakash
Toronto,ON
Summary
A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with over 2.5 years of combined academic and hands-on experience in talent acquisition, HR coordination, and recruitment support.
My expertise encompasses full-cycle recruitment—from sourcing to onboarding—across global markets, with a strong focus on aligning hiring strategies with organizational goals. I excel in interpersonal communication and project coordination, leveraging a structured, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach that prioritizes candidate well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Intern
Talent Acquisition Intern
04.2023 - 08.2023
- - Posted job descriptions and vetted resumes using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, and other sourcing platforms
- - Drafted job postings and managed applicant flow in collaboration with hiring managers
- - Conducted screening interviews and liaisoned between candidates and hiring team
- - Used Workday HRIS, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office to support recruitment and data management activities
- - Handled recruitment for U.S.-based Business Development and Sales roles, aligning hiring strategies with North American market needs
- - Completed 20+ recruitment requisitions ranging from entry-level to senior-level positions
- - Worked with HR metrics to monitor and improve hiring strategies based on pipeline performance and feedback
Human Resources Associate
Weekday Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2023
- - Onboarded 500+ tech professionals onto recruitment pipelines across multiple hiring tracks
- - Vetted candidate resumes and built tailored profiles to facilitate placements
- - Managed coordination of interviews, and handled candidate data using Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
Customer Service Representative
Delta Bingo & Gaming
03.2025 - Current
- - Manage front-line guest interactions with attention to professionalism, empathy, and compliance
- - Support operational onboarding and mentoring of new hires in a fast-paced entertainment environment
- - Monitor adherence to regulatory protocols while maintaining a consistent customer experience
Sales Associate
Wine Rack
01.2024 - 02.2025
- - Delivered personalized service by understanding customer needs and maintaining strong product knowledge
- - Assisted with new hire orientation during peak seasons and collaborated with supervisors on in-training store
- - Consistently met or exceeded daily and weekly sales targets by upselling premium products and leveraging seasonal promotions
Business Development Intern
Wizklub Learning
06.2018 - 08.2018
- - Assisted in lead generation and follow-up for early childhood education programs
- - Maintained CRM records and supported content updates for email campaigns
- - Helped plan outreach strategies to boost demo conversions
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
York University
Toronto, ON05.2025
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resources Management
York University
Toronto, ON05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Psychology
St. Joseph’s College
Bengaluru10.2022
Skills
- Professional Skills: Full-Cycle Recruitment, Candidate Sourcing & Screening, Job Posting & Talent Pipelining, ATS & HRIS (Workday), Interview Coordination, Onboarding & Orientation, Recruitment Analytics, HR Documentation & Compliance, Remote Recruitment Operations
- Core Competencies: Interpersonal Communication, Collaborative Leadership, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Resilience & Self-Motivation, Initiative & Ownership, Active Listening, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity, Confidentiality & Discretion, Proficient in Employment Law
Certification
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) – HRPA | March 2025
- WHMIS with GHS – Pinnacle Online Training | March 2025
- Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment – Pinnacle Online Training | March 2025
- Accessibility Standards, the AODA and Human Rights Code – Pinnacle Online Training | March 2025
- Workplace Health and Safety Awareness – Ontario Government | March 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- HRPA – Member (Toronto Chapter) | Since November 2023
- AWS Toronto Summit – Brand Ambassador | November 2024
- York University – Exam Invigilator | December 2023 – Present
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Delta Bingo & Gaming
03.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Wine Rack
01.2024 - 02.2025
Talent Acquisition Intern
Talent Acquisition Intern
04.2023 - 08.2023
Human Resources Associate
Weekday Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2023
Business Development Intern
Wizklub Learning
06.2018 - 08.2018
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
York University
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resources Management
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Psychology
St. Joseph’s College
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