Nicole Franks

The video-based talent platform. Powered by AI. Loved by: Aave, Circle, Optimism, Pond AI & 100 others Recruiter at Calyptus, a new kind of hiring platform for high-performance engineers, marketers, and salespeople skilled in AI & automation. A leading platform for sourcing AI-fluent talent. Focused on connecting engineers, product, data, sales, and marketing professionals with fast-growing AI & deeptech companies Improve and optimize Calyptus’ AI-powered recruitment tools and processes, ensuring efficiency and better hiring outcomes Experienced in sourcing beyond traditional channels to reach niche and high-performance talent Source and engage top AI talent across engineering, product, data, sales, and marketing Assess and optimize Calyptus’ AI-powered recruitment tools and workflows to improve efficiency, automation, and candidate experience Support startups by accelerating execution, speeding up innovation, and extending runway Enable enterprises to drive higher performance, restructure faster, and achieve digital transformation while reducing costs Passionate about AI, automation, and frontier technologies shaping the future of work

Delivering high-touch candidate experience that sets TDA apart in the creative and tech talent space. Working on Tech roles such as Software Engineers, Senior Network Engineers, Product Designers and Content Marketing Managers. Proactively identifying, attracting, and shortlisting top-tier candidates in line with live client briefs across enterprise, contract, and permanent markets. Building and maintaining a pipeline of A-class professionals via direct outreach, job ads, and market mapping, using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Loxo. In addition to full-cycle recruitment, I actively contribute to business development by identifying and qualifying new leads and market opportunities. I leverage sourcing tools, industry insights, and candidate conversations to generate warm leads for the wider team—helping expand TDA’s client base. Managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including candidate screening, qualification, interview coordination, compliance, and offer stages. Providing real-time market insights and generating new business opportunities through lead identification and nurturing warm business relationships. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to align on role requirements and deliver a smooth, transparent recruitment process. Writing job adverts aligned to TDA tone and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal processes. Ensuring accurate data management in the ATS (Loxo) and becoming a superuser of TDA's recruitment technologies. Actively contributing to TDA’s reputation as a niche market leader by becoming a go-to recruiter in creative and technology specialisms.

Global Recruitment Manager Successfully led my team of talented recruiters to rank as the Top Performing Team for three quarters, driving consistent results and exceeding targets through collaboration, strategy, and strong candidate delivery. Based on highest sales performance and delivery across client accounts. 🏆 Led a global team of recruiters, offering hands-on mentorship, performance management, and skills development in international sourcing and headhunting. Managed full-cycle recruitment for clients across Europe, specializing in Marketing, Communications, Tech, Customer Support, and Administrative roles for hard to find languages. Partnered closely with clients to define hiring needs, develop job briefs, and deliver talent solutions tailored to market demands. Conducted global candidate searches using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach, achieving high placement rates in niche and high-volume roles. Streamlined onboarding and client reporting processes, improving recruitment delivery speed and enhancing the candidate experience. Implemented a data-driven recruitment reporting system, increasing overall team efficiency by 25%. Trained international recruiters on applicant tracking systems (ATS), remote hiring best practices, and cross-cultural candidate engagement. Acted as a trusted advisor to clients, providing real-time market insights and maintaining long-term, strategic relationships.

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