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Riham Hamdan

Recruitment Consultant

Summary

I am an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven recruiter with a strong background in full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, and talent acquisition strategy. Skilled in building candidate pipelines, managing client relationships, and aligning hiring needs with company goals. Passionate about matching top talent with the right opportunities and continuously striving to improve recruitment processes. Currently seeking a role in a staffing agency to leverage my expertise in driving successful placements and supporting organizational growth.


Industries

I have extensive experience recruiting for diverse industries, including Engineering, where I have hired for project management roles for civil, electrical, and structural engineers in the aviation and marine sectors. Additionally, I have worked in the Pharmaceutical industry, recruiting for roles such as regulatory affairs, research and development, health and safety, and product management.
My expertise also extends to corporate roles across various departments, including Finance (Accounts payable, receivable, financial controllers, etc.) , IT, and Marketing, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and staffing needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Recruitment Team Lead

Phase Consulting
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with client needs
  • Manage and mentor recruitment teams to improve performance
  • Build and maintain client relationships to deliver talent solutions
  • Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates across mining, energy, and oil & gas industries
  • Monitor recruitment metrics and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Manage tools and platforms to improve sourcing capabilities.
  • (contract)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Havana Castle Cigars
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
  • Develop recruitment strategies to support Havana Castle Cigar Shop’s expansion.
  • Collaborate with senior management to identify staffing needs and key roles.
  • Build a strong talent pipeline for current and future roles.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, promoting company values and opportunities.
  • Maintain positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
  • (contract)

Recruitment Consultant

Brunel
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Work with Account Manager to meet client hiring needs and place candidates.
  • Source talent through diverse channels like social media, events, and direct outreach.
  • Build a candidate network through market research and ongoing connections.
  • Pre-screen and interview candidates to match client requirements.
  • Identify leads via reference checks and networking.
  • Support Operations as needed.

Recruiter

Career Connections Canada Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Recruited for various roles in Manufacturing, IT, and Corporate.
  • Created job descriptions and posted on LinkedIn, NPA, and Jobillico.
  • Sourced and screened candidates via Monster and Indeed.
  • Conducted candidate interviews and maintained strong relationships.
  • Collaborated with the team to meet staffing targets.
  • Updated candidate information in the database promptly.
  • Recommended candidates to consultants for active roles.
  • Met recruitment goals, generated leads, and trained new recruiters on tools and sourcing methods.

Clinical Research Recruiter

BioPharma Services Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Updated potential volunteer information in a customized recruitment database.
  • Informed volunteers about study participation details and requirements.
  • Conducted phone questionnaires with potential volunteers.
  • Managed scheduling for medical screening appointments.
  • Built strong relationships with volunteers through excellent customer service.
  • Resolved volunteer-related issues promptly and professionally.
  • Provided metrics and statistical reports (e.g., monthly reports, recruitment stats) to management.
  • Participated in meetings, supporting management with strategies to improve volunteer retention.

Education

Certificate - Human Resources Management Essentials

University of Toronto
01.2018 - 01.2020

Honours Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology, Double Minors in Chemistry and French

University of Toronto
01.2011 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding)
  • Candidate pipeline development
  • High-volume and specialized hiring (Pharmaceutical, mining, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, IT, and corporate roles)
  • Passive candidate sourcing & headhunting
  • Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Conducting intake meetings with hiring managers
  • Aligning hiring strategies with business objectives
  • Sourcing & Recruitment Strategies
  • Boolean search & advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques
  • Job posting optimization across multiple platforms (Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, NPA, Jobillico)
  • Employee referral programs & networking events
  • Market research and competitor talent mapping

Timeline

Recruitment Team Lead

Phase Consulting
02.2024 - 10.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Havana Castle Cigars
08.2022 - 02.2024

Recruitment Consultant

Brunel
09.2021 - 06.2022

Recruiter

Career Connections Canada Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2021

Certificate - Human Resources Management Essentials

University of Toronto
01.2018 - 01.2020

Clinical Research Recruiter

BioPharma Services Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2018

Honours Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology, Double Minors in Chemistry and French

University of Toronto
01.2011 - 01.2015
Riham HamdanRecruitment Consultant