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Viktoriia Sarana

Toronto,Canada

Summary

I have experience in both business development and recruitment, giving me a well-rounded perspective on connecting businesses with the right talent. In business development, I focused on identifying new opportunities using various tools and strategies. As a recruiter, I manage the entire hiring cycle — from sourcing and interviewing to reference checks and candidate support — with a focus on creating a seamless and positive experience for everyone involved. I’m driven by the impact of matching the right people with the right opportunities and helping both clients and candidates achieve success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Optimum Staffing Solutions Inc.
North York, ON, Canada
07.2025 - Current
  • Sourced and identified qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking.
  • Conducted pre-screenings, interviews with candidates to assess their experience, hard and soft skills.
  • Completed thorough reference checks to validate candidate experience and performance.
  • Maintained candidate records in the ATS system.
  • Supported candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a positive experience.
  • Posted engaging job descriptions that attract the right talent and reflect the client’s brand.
  • Negotiated salaries, contract terms, and benefits between candidates and clients to reach win-win agreements.
  • Prepared candidates for interviews by providing company insights and feedback.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive candidate information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to provide search updates, share candidate shortlists, gather feedback, and refine hiring strategies.

Technical Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoho ATS, Cura Mindscope ATS, MS Office, Google Workspace, Indeed, Canva.

Business Developer

Optimum Staffing Solutions Inc.
North York, ON, Canada
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Identified and reached out to potential clients to offer recruitment solutions.
  • Generated leads through cold calling and emailing.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
  • Used Apollo.io to build targeted lead lists, enrich data, and run outbound email campaigns.
  • Write and send personalized cold emails and LinkedIn messages to decision-makers.
  • Conducted discovery calls with prospects to understand their business needs and challenges.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with leads to maintain engagement.
  • Worked alongside leadership to identify priority sectors or roles with high hiring demand.
  • Conducted competitor analysis to refine value propositions and stay ahead in the recruitment market.

Technical Tools: Apollo CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, MS Office, Google Workspace.

Sales Associate

Melanie Lyne (Laura Canada)
Mississauga, ON, Canada
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided personalized one-on-one customer service, enhancing satisfaction and building relationships.
  • Actively promoted and upsold products, consistently achieving/exceeding sales targets.
  • Stayed up to date with new product collections, offering accurate and relevant product recommendations.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising to highlight key products and improve store presentation.
  • Supported inventory management by restocking shelves and conducting regular stock checks.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations and exceptional customer service.

Technical Tools: CRM/ Customer Loyalty Systems.

Education

MBA - Management And Administration

Rauf Ablyazov East European University
Cherkasy, Ukraine
03.2026

Bachelor of Business - undefined

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
06.2024

Business Administration -

University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON
04.2023

Skills

    Cycle Management: Lead generation, Client & candidate relations, Negotiation & communication, Recruiting and sourcing, Market research, Team collaboration, Talent sourcing, Candidate screening & interviewing, Full-cycle recruitment

    Technical Stack: Apollo CRM, Zoho ATS, Cura Mindscope ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter & Sales Navigator, Indeed, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Google Workspace, Canva, Social Media

LANGUAGES

Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Recruiter

Optimum Staffing Solutions Inc.
07.2025 - Current

Business Developer

Optimum Staffing Solutions Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025

Sales Associate

Melanie Lyne (Laura Canada)
06.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Business - undefined

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

MBA - Management And Administration

Rauf Ablyazov East European University

Business Administration -

University of Toronto
Viktoriia Sarana