Maria Nikiforova

-Own full-cycle hiring for senior, lead, and executive roles across Product, Engineering, Ops, and Corporate in a high-growth environmenta -Partner directly with executives to define role scope, align on talent bar, and navigate hiring trade-offs in ambiguous searches -Lead proactive sourcing and market mapping for hard-to-fill roles across the U.S. and Europe -Delivered senior and exec hires under aggressive timelines while keeping candidate NPS high and avoiding rushed, low‑quality decisions. -Improve hiring efficiency through process and tooling optimization

-Owned end-to-end hiring for senior and executive roles across technical and business functions in a global SaaS organization -Managed up to 22 concurrent roles, averaging 8 hires per month -Reduced time-to-hire by ~40% through process redesign and interview calibration -Designed and led recruitment workshops for recruiters and hiring managers -Acted as primary hiring partner for senior stakeholders across North America and Europe

Prowly is a Semrush company

- I held the role of Merchandise Planner/Demand Planner, where I was responsible for managing the planning and ordering of clothing for 50 stores across Russia. I led two divisions, overseeing more than 1000 SKUs, ensuring the right products were in the right place at the right time. - I spearheaded and developed from scratch projects in collaboration with logistics and inventory control teams, driving efficiency and optimizing the supply chain process. My role involved analyzing sales data, forecasting demand, and working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management and maximize sales performance. - This experience honed my skills in strategic planning, supply chain management, and data-driven decision-making, preparing me for challenges in fast-paced retail environments.

- I was part of the Manager Candidate program, where I gained comprehensive experience in retail management, team leadership, and customer service excellence. I had the responsibility of leading a team of 80 people, overseeing store operations, driving sales performance, and ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction. - I worked closely with cross-functional teams to implement corporate strategies and initiatives, while also developing skills in people management, visual merchandising, and inventory control. This experience provided me with a strong foundation in retail management and prepared me for leadership roles in dynamic, fast-paced environments.