Short term contract to scale founding GMT team in New York

• Worked across strategic and operational Talent & People functions with startups (up to Series A investment) and VC firms• Led Talent Acquisition efforts in early-stage startups, hiring specialized talent in Software Development, AI, Machine Learning, Marketing, and more across different levels, from junior roles to C-level hires.• Implemented key processes such as structured interview practices, salary benchmarking, and performance review processes to drive growth and accountability.• Provided strategic support during layoffs and restructuring, ensuring a smooth transition for employees.• Worked with companies like Good Loop, Wild AI, Cult Wines, LivGolf, Remote Year, Creandum, and others, delivering tailored People & Talent solutions to support growth and scalability.

Spearheaded the recruitment process for a new Investor in Creandum’s London Investment Team as part of my fourth contract with the firm over two years, directly strengthening their capacity to drive impactful investments across Europe.

- First employee in People Team, hired to build and scale the company. Advanced through fourconsecutive promotions by consistently exceeding performance expectations- Strategy Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy,including processes and training across all teams.- Team Leadership: Recruited, managed, and coached a team, overseeing daily taskmanagement, performance, and career development.- Hiring Success: Facilitated the hiring of over 170 employees within three years, spanning variouslevels and functions from Software Engineers to Director of Growth and Marketing.- HR Strategy: Established a strategic company-wide HR function, ensuring compliance with allrelevant regulations and governance, including policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.- L&D Program: Initiated and led the Learning & Development program across the organisation.- Performance Management: Directed the bi-annual performance and 360 feedback process,providing training and support to all management levels.- Performance Management: Directed the bi-annual performance and 360 feedback process,providing training and support to all management levels.- Remote Work Project: Spearheaded the “Remote Work during COVID-19” project, successfullymanaging the remote hiring and onboarding of 65+ new employees.- Turnover Reduction: Reduced employee turnover from 42% in Q1 FY18 to 13% by Q1 FY21

I started working full-time in hospitality as a restaurant manager while studying full-time to earnan MA in Finance.