Carolyn Ross Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

In my role as Senior Recruitment Director at Inspire Selection, I proudly lead our dynamic teams in Sales, Marketing, Communications, Events, Digital, and Tech recruitment. My commitment is twofold: to enhance our company's brand and to drive strategic growth. I'm not just a recruiter; I'm a 360-degree talent strategist, actively cultivating new clients to propel our expansion in the market. Leading by example, I set high standards and foster innovation, actively generating ideas that contribute to our overall development. Customer satisfaction is paramount, and I prioritize delivering top-notch service to build and sustain strong client relationships.My dedication extends to being a credible thought leader in the recruitment industry, staying at the forefront of trends and best practices. I approach my work with methodical precision, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, I pride myself on strong team leadership, combining it with active participation in team activities, fostering a collaborative workplace culture. I actively engage in networking events and play an integral role in organizing our own Inspire events, expanding our network and brand exposure. In this dynamic role, I am resolutely committed to propelling Inspire Selection's growth and reputation to new heights.

Dubai, Ae

As a Recruitment Director at Inspire Selection, I have had the privilege of leading and managing the Sales, Marketing, Communications, Events, Digital, and Tech recruitment teams. With a focus on the Middle East region, we have successfully attracted and placed top talent in various industries, contributing to the growth and success of our clients.My role as the Recruitment Director entails overseeing all aspects of the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to managing client relationships. I have developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies tailored to the unique needs of the Marketing, Communications, Events, Digital, and Tech sectors, ensuring we attract candidates with the right skills, experience, and cultural fit.Building and nurturing a high-performing team has been a key priority. I strive to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. By providing mentorship, training, and support, I have empowered my teams to excel in their roles, resulting in increased productivity and successful placements.In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the team, I have played an active role in business development and client engagement. By understanding the unique challenges and goals of our clients, I have successfully positioned our teams as strategic partners, offering tailored recruitment solutions that align with their long-term objectives.

Dubai, Ae

Inspire Selection employs highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities.All our recruiters are subject-matter experts in their chosen field and have a proven track-record of successfully placing candidates into leading blue-chip companies, SMEs and local businesses. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue-chip companies to smaller, local businesses, in the UAE and across the Middle East.For all our up to date jobs, please visit our website: www.inspireselection.com and register for Job Alerts if you'd like to receive email notifications when something relevant to your experience is added.Follow our social media:LINKEDIN GROUP: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4772979TWITTER: @inspireselectFACEBOOK group: https://www.facebook.com/inspireselection

London, Gb

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic and its significant affect on the Global Event Market, I started consulting for various clients assisting on their Business, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment requirements.My work involved:• Initiating contact with target companies across the Middle East and Globally • Research and market mapping of potential clients• Competitor profiling • Conducting sales presentations with decision-makers• Understanding client’s long-term recruitment needs and compiling custom solution proposals • Drafting proposals, persuasively communicating their suitability, and negotiating on terms and pricing • Developing strong relationships with key members of the prospect organizations • Build trusting, lasting business relationships with multiple stakeholders in HR, Finance, Procurement and Top Management• Create branding and marketing campaigns to promote the client company to high level candidates• Making recommendations for improving the quality and effectiveness of company procedures

Dubai, Ae

ESP International is a boutique event recruitment agency and the only events specific recruitment consultancy in the Middle East, recruiting events and sales professionals at all levels, from graduates to executive roles. These roles are recruited across ten sectors: Events agencies, technical production, exhibitions, conferences, corporate, design & creative, event services, digital marketing, hotels & venues, and not-for-profit.As the Recruitment Manager I am responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, taking briefs from clients, advertising, screening CV’s, interviewing candidates, short listing, coordinating the client interview process through to delivery of feedback, negotiating at offer stage and onboardingMy responsibilities include:• Developing recruitment strategies for clients and a clear implementation process• Sourcing new business and relationship management• Maintaining confidentiality for my clients and candidates • Covering the full events market, recruiting for various mid to senior level positions across Digital, Operations, Sales, Technical Production, Project Management, Business Management and Marketing. • Attracting the best talent • Writing content and social media updates • Understanding my clients' business objectives • High volume recruitment ranging from Administrators to Lead Project Engineers• Conducting competency based interviews with personality profiling• Bulk recruitment project planning • Connecting with client stakeholders from C-level to line manager and human resource executives

Dubai, Ae

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE and with offices in London, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Global Event Management has over 30 years of proven experience in international events, live communications and experiential marketing.As the Sales and Account Manager at GEM, I spearheaded corporate growth initiatives through strategic client acquisition and retention. Leveraging market research and my extensive network across the Middle East and beyond, I identified and engaged with target companies, presenting compelling sales pitches to key decision-makers. Through meticulous account management and relationship development, I ensure client satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships. Operating with precision and agility, I drove revenue growth by implementing innovative sales strategies, managing budgets effectively, and sourcing optimal solutions. With a keen eye for opportunities and a commitment to exceeding expectations, I elevated GEM's presence in the UAE events industry.http://www.geventm.com

Dubai, Ae

With a vision to make Dubai the world's leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the forerunner of the fast growing exhibitions industry, into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Management. As the Venue Manager at the Dubai World Trade Centre, I led a dynamic team in orchestrating seamless events from concept to execution, ensuring unparalleled experiences for clients and attendees alike. With a blend of strategic planning, client relationship management, and operational expertise, I played a pivotal role in the success of numerous high-profile events.http://www.dwtc.com

Dubai Media City, Dubai, Ae

Falcon and Associates is an independent strategic advisory and implementation company established to deepen the understanding and appreciation of the vision of Dubai both nationally and internationally. As the Falcon and Associates Partnerships Manager for EXPO 2020 Dubai, I played a pivotal role in fostering and managing corporate relationships to secure sponsorships from prominent organisations in the UAE. My responsibilities included spearheading sponsorship lead events related to the EXPO 2020 bid campaign and producing partnered events. I was instrumental in creating and developing innovative concepts for corporate events that contributed to the success of the bid campaign and brought EXPO 2020 to Dubai. http://www.falconandassociates.ae

Dubai, Ae

IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, online events and webinars, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend” events for their respective industries.As a Conference Producer, I was responsible for orchestrating successful industry events from conception to execution. My role involved meticulous market research, speaker acquisition, agenda development, strategic marketing, sponsorship sales, and relationship building with key stakeholders.

Dubai, Ae

Taking my experience in both Media Sales and Recruitment, I joined ITP Media Group to work on their recruitment advertising sales options. I worked with Recruitment Agencies and Clients who were looking to hire and sell them advertising options across the full ITP portfolio. I would pitch and win new business, help clients identify the correct publication or .com option for their targeted audience, Upsell them across multiple platforms and negotiate short and long-term contracts.I left this role to enter the world of events.

London, W1D 7Nb, Gb

Using the sales training I had received from Media Sales at Haymarket, I stepped into the world of recruitment in Dubai. I was responsible for the Human Resourcing desk and assisted our clients in finding top tier candidates across: General HR, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.This was a perfect desk for me as I was able to develop long lasting, consultative relationships with clients and candidates, consistently winning repeat business. During my time with Pathway, I was awarded: top biller, achievers lunches and best new consultantI left this position due to The Great Recession in 2009. There was a city wide hold on recruitment and my role was made redundant.

Twickenham, London, Gb

In this role, I was responsible for selling both print and digital advertising options across the Brand Media portfolio. Titles included Media Week, Marketing Week, Campaign Magazine and PR Week. I worked closely with both Advertising Agencies and Direct Clients, pitching for business, advising the best print and .com product for their advertising needs, negotiating rates, upselling features and retaining their business. The sales training I received at Haymarket Media Group was second to none and set the tone for my career in sales, recruitment and events.I left this role to travel and visited/worked in: South America, New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia. https://www.haymarket.com/