Ekaterina Lakhtarina

Talent Strategy & Operations: - Designed and implemented full-cycle recruitment architecture (ATS, competency matrix), reducing time-to-hire by 25% and standardizing hiring decisions across teams. - Utilized data analysis and regular stakeholder engagement to increase candidate conversion rates by 20%. - Advised C-level on workforce planning and talent forecasts in alignment with business goals. Leadership & Team Development: - Recruited and developed 2 recruiters, cultivating a culture of independence and accountability. - Conducted regular training sessions for hiring managers to improve interviewing and evaluation skills. - Organized company-wide onboarding and training programs for hiring teams, improving ramp-up speed and consistency. Tech Hiring: - Scaled team from 15 to 70+ through structured headcount planning and proactive sourcing strategies. - Filled critical mid-to-C-level technical roles in Web3 using both traditional platforms (LinkedIn, GitHub) and crypto-native channels (Twitter, Telegram, ETHResearch). - Represented the company at global Web3 events (ETHCC, DevConnect) to build pipeline and employer brand. Culture & People Experience: - Led team-building activities and company-wide events that improved cross-functional collaboration and team cohesion. - Built an inclusive and engaging culture by designing feedback loops, onboarding rituals, and people-first practices.

- Managed a high-performing team of 3-4 recruiters, setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. - Consistently met and exceeded team and individual KPIs by effectively filling a wide range of vacancies across different departments, ensuring timely and high-quality hires. - Developed and maintained productive relationships with internal stakeholders, working closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and continuously optimize hiring processes. - Prepared and presented comprehensive weekly and monthly analytical reports on recruitment metrics and personnel data to leadership, using insights to drive continuous improvement in recruitment strategies. - Actively participated in planning and executing hiring events, such as job fairs and recruitment days, to attract top talent and build a strong employer brand. - Created engaging and effective training materials and programs to support the development of junior recruiters, ensuring a high standard of recruitment practice across the team.

- Full-cycle recruitment of IT personnel for various companies, from receiving the request from the technical lead to the candidate starting the job. - Active search for candidates in open sources, professional communities, social networks, etc.; - Maintaining databases and reports in E-Staff and Asana; - Conducting phone screenings and various types of in-person interviews; - Evaluating candidates based on both hard skills and soft skills; - Managing approximately 10 vacancies simultaneously, ranging from middle-level to top management positions; - Experience in recruiting for a wide range of IT specialties.