I have collaborated with startups across various stages, from stealth mode to Series B and Series C funding, within the SaaS and PaaS industries.
Focused on building and scaling high-performance teams, particularly within Go-To-Market (GTM) functions.
Recruited for a range of roles, including marketing leadership, demand generation, product marketing, and sales team development.
Partnered closely with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives, company culture, and overall growth strategy.
Played a key role in building and expanding sales teams, from early-stage hires to leadership positions, supporting revenue growth and market penetration.
Contributed to the strategic growth of startups by sourcing top talent and ensuring seamless execution within both sales and marketing functions.
Helped companies scale effectively and thrive in highly competitive, dynamic markets by aligning teams with business goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Advisor
Redbeard Talent
10.2023 - Current
Partner with high-growth companies to drive innovative recruitment strategies tailored to non-traditional business models.
Specialize in assisting SaaS startups by identifying top talent to support their scaling efforts and strategic objectives.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Recruit talent across multiple regions, including the USA, UK, EMEA, and APAC.
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to meet evolving business needs and accelerate growth.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and align recruitment strategies with company goals.
Utilize modern recruitment tools and techniques to attract, assess, and secure high-quality candidates.
Foster long-term relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure satisfaction and a seamless hiring experience.
Embedded Talent Acquisition Partner
Kandidate
05.2022 - 10.2023
As a Talent Partner I was the front line ambassador of Kandidate, fully embedding with a client
My primary objective is successful delivery whilst ensuring when I exit my client that they are set-up for future success and growth
I have been embedded with: BCIS, SEON, Archangel Imaging/Lightworks, IMMO
Conducting 1-2-1 candidate screening calls and video interviews
Work closely with internal and external senior stakeholders to ensure all engagement targets are met
Talent sourcing according to the immediate needs
Ensure that all client roles have a clearly defined inbound and outbound strategy
When required take full lead on a client engagement
Expertly manage the full candidate experience
Expertly manage the full client interview process including the facilitation of tasks/presentations
Acting as a Kandidate brand ambassador at all times
Manage and execute on various roles and briefs
RFL: Company went through 2 rounds of redundancies, my client contract was finished and so there were no guarantees, I found new employment and once I left the company ended up letting go of 99% of the staff
Corporate/Leadership Recruiter
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - 05.2022
Work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and post job openings on various job boards and recruitment sources
Develop recruiting processes to fit the needs of each job vacancy and department
Work with internal team members to identify potential candidates from a pipeline and perform direct outreaches to candidates
Interview and evaluate potential candidates at various stages through the recruitment process including phone screens, assessment tools, video interviews, etc
Work directly with candidates during the recruiting process and hiring process to keep them informed of the process and be their direct contact at Clipboard Health
Manage the pipeline of each position and ensure Hiring Managers have the assistance they need
Daily sourcing to get quality candidates into the funnel
Contribute to the overall quality improvement and growth of the talent acquisition team
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Clipboard Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
Take and fill staffing orders from clients, focusing on urgency
Submit candidates to clients or make hiring decisions
Coordinate Pre-employment backgrounds and credentials
Interview candidates for interest and job fit
SDR
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
Cold Call prospective clients
Convert leads to bookings for the Account Executives
Meet Weekly / Monthly set targets
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Dante Personnel Recruitment
07.2018 - 01.2020
Recruitment Consultant
LT Recruitment Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Branch Manager
Dante Personnel Recruitment - Nelspruit
02.2016 - 07.2017
Recruitment Consultant & 2 IC
Dante Personnel Recruitment - Nelspruit
07.2013 - 01.2016
Marketing Plan Coordinator
Protea Hotel Nelspruit
05.2009 - 07.2013
Education
Certificate - Business Administration And Management
CTU IT And Business College
Pretoria
04.2001 -
Skills
Social media recruitment
Software
Hubspot
Greenhouse
Workable
Lever
Trello
Salesforce
RingCentral
GEM
BrightHire
Metaview
Notion
Slite
Confluence
GSuite
Timeline
Senior Talent Advisor
Redbeard Talent
10.2023 - Current
Embedded Talent Acquisition Partner
Kandidate
05.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Clipboard Health
04.2021 - 10.2021
Corporate/Leadership Recruiter
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - 05.2022
SDR
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Dante Personnel Recruitment
07.2018 - 01.2020
Recruitment Consultant
LT Recruitment Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Branch Manager
Dante Personnel Recruitment - Nelspruit
02.2016 - 07.2017
Recruitment Consultant & 2 IC
Dante Personnel Recruitment - Nelspruit
07.2013 - 01.2016
Marketing Plan Coordinator
Protea Hotel Nelspruit
05.2009 - 07.2013
Certificate - Business Administration And Management
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