As the Founder and CEO of Ascend360, I lead a boutique consultancy focused on providing high-impact corporate training and career development solutions. My role includes a mix of strategy, leadership, and hands-on coaching. Here's what I do:• Design and develop corporate training programs for leadership, recruitment, and soft skills, tailored to teams and executives.• Coach and mentor facilitators to ensure the delivery of impactful and engaging training sessions.• Provide career development coaching to professionals seeking to advance their careers with clarity and confidence.• Coach and mentor career consultants, empowering them to offer quality guidance and support to their clients.• Foster a culture of collaboration and growth, focusing on authenticity, innovation, and trusted expertise.

• Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive learning programs tailored for both client companies' Recruitment teams and individuals aspiring to excel in Recruitment. Our programs emphasize professionalism, excellence, candidate experience, employer branding, and technology-driven Recruitment strategies.• Developing and supervising the process for providing personalized career consultancy services to professionals in the IT, Finance, Marketing and Advertising, HR, Business Development, Legal, Consulting, Operations Management, and any other corporate realm, offering guidance and support in navigating career paths, setting goals, creating a personal brand, and enhancing professional development opportunities for employed talents, freelancers and business owners.

• Elevating recruitment for positions in the IT, financial, and fintech realm through industry best practices• Spearheading end-to-end recruitment efforts for roles in the IT, financial, and fintech realm, driving optimal candidate placements and client satisfaction.• Leveraging a deep understanding of industry trends and technologies to identify and attract top-tier talent, ensuring an exceptional match between candidates and client needs.• Collaborating closely with clients to comprehend their unique requirements and objectives, facilitating strategic talent acquisition solutions tailored to their business goals.• Crafting and executing targeted recruitment strategies, harnessing innovative sourcing techniques to identify, engage, and evaluate candidates with precision and efficiency.• Playing a pivotal role in cultivating a robust talent pipeline, contributing to the agency's growth and reputation as a trusted partner in the dynamic landscape of IT, financial, and fintech industries.

• Guiding professionals on strategic career paths and growth trajectories• Navigating career challenges, obstacles, and transformations with tailored solutions• Cultivating essential skill sets and fostering relationships for enhanced professional performance• Empowering individuals to optimize their potential and excel in tech, Blockchain, web3, fintech and other domains• Collaborating with professionals to facilitate seamless career transitions and impactful choices• Providing expert guidance on skill acquisition and managing relationships with colleagues and managers• Curating and leading transformative training, workshops, and courses for Recruiters and Senior Executives• Enabling success through strategic mentorship, actionable insights, and innovative solutions

• Developing and implementing recruiting strategies that attract high-quality IT, financial and other professionals to the organization• Sourcing candidates fitting for an innovative fintech environment through a variety of channels, including job postings, social media, networking, referrals, and more• Screening resumes and conducting initial phone screens to assess candidate potential• Conducting extensive HR interviews: evaluating candidate's skills and qualifications, as well as communication and interpersonal skills, addressing behavioral questions to assess whether they're a fit for the company culture• Managing candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process, keeping them engaged and informed about the status of their application• Coordinating interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders• Extending job offers to successful candidates and negotiating terms• Continuously improving the recruitment processes to ensure that the company is attracting and hiring the best talent possible

• Assessing skills and professional fields of interest: identifying the client's skills, strengths, and interests to find a suitable career path and make a plan for achieving their goals• Developing personalized career plans: setting goals, identifying strategies, and exploring ways and tools for developing needed professional skills• Mentoring freelancers and business starters on how to position themselves on the market and build an impressionable branding strategy • Creating and upgrading resumes• Supporting clients throughout the job search process • Interview preparation and negotiating job offers training• Teaching networking skills• Providing access to resources, such as job search websites, career development workshops, and training programs• Helping professionals grow with their current employer

• Supporting the recruitment efforts of the organization by assisting in the development and execution of recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates• Identifying potential candidates, executing precise preselection stage and pre-screening interviews • Managing candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process, keeping them engaged and informed about the status of their application• Coordinating and schedule interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders• Extending job offers

• Accurately process and manage the company's payroll on a monthly basis• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding payroll• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including salary adjustments, bonuses, and deductions• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for payment• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments• Maintain and organize accounts payable files and records• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes• Generate financial reports related to payroll and accounts payable as needed• Ensure all financial transactions are in compliance with company policies and procedures