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LAURA PAOLILLO

Montreal,Canada

Summary

A dynamic and dedicated professional with a diverse background in talent acquisition, executive administration, and the creative arts, my journey has equipped me with a unique blend of skills that enable me to excel in fast-paced environments while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RECRUITING MANAGER

Valnet Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided strategic counsel and advice to senior executives and management, including Portfolio Managers, General Manager, Content Leaders (publisher, editor-in-chief, managing editor, etc.), team leads, and the COO to support change management initiatives and organizational design projects aimed to facilitate rapid scaling and accelerate ambitious growth targets.
  • Efforts were focused on talent acquisition, retention, training and development, performance management, and sustainable scaling for multiple content brands.
  • Major projects included;
    - Redesigning the talent acquisition and talent management strategy;
    - Increasing retention and general work satisfaction to reduce unsustainable turnover rate;
    - Improving training & development programs to be more interactive, engaging, and transparent;
    - Grew my talent acquisition team from 1 to 4 professionals;
    - Creating streamlined & structured performance management processes and performance tracking that didn't exist previously; and
    - Consulting on internal development and career growth of valuable internal resources.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE COORDINATOR

English Montreal School Board
Montreal, Quebec
05.2015 - 10.2021
  • Provided high-level administrative support to senior management, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating communications to ensure smooth operations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence, contributing to the efficiency of decision-making processes.
  • Maintained and organized confidential files and records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
  • Coordinated special projects and events, liaising with various stakeholders to facilitate logistics and execution.
  • Acted as a point of contact between the administration, staff, and external partners, promoting effective communication and collaboration within the organization.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational and time management skills while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01.2021

Education - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies

Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB
12.2020

D.E.P. - Office Administration

SHADD Health And Business Centre
Montreal, QC
03-2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Concordia University
Montreal, QC

Skills

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HARD SKILLS

  • ATS software
  • HR platforms
  • Multilingual
  • Mathematics
  • Process automation
  • Microsoft Office and Google software proficiency
  • Content creation
  • Interpreting data

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SOFT SKILLS

  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Computer proficiency
  • Multitasking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited

Affiliations

  • Competitive Swimming
  • Snowboarding
  • Football (NFL),
  • Hiking
  • Yoga
  • DIY Home Improvement
  • Cooking/Baking
  • ASL & Deaf Culture
  • Board Games
  • Music/Movies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RECRUITING MANAGER

Valnet Inc.
11.2021 - 01.2023

EXECUTIVE OFFICE COORDINATOR

English Montreal School Board
05.2015 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

Concordia University

Education - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies

Lakeland College

D.E.P. - Office Administration

SHADD Health And Business Centre

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Concordia University

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