Matthew Blassoples

• Specialized in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent across diverse industries, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while driving measurable hiring outcomes.
• Partnered with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business needs, combining candidate management, delivery support, and business development.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Engagement: Researched, mapped, and interviewed candidates across multiple sectors; optimized CVs to highlight strengths and improve marketability.
• Candidate Experience Management: Nurtured passive and active talent pipelines, delivering personalized engagement and career guidance to boost retention.
• Delivery & Compliance: Provided first-line candidate support, executed pre-employment checks, and ensured full compliance with company policies and legislation.
• Market Intelligence: Built expertise in market rates, industry trends, and talent silos to position candidates competitively and advise hiring managers.

Core Skills

• Strategic communication and consultative interviewing to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and candidate portals for sourcing and networking.
• Strong data accuracy and reporting skills with meticulous database management.
• Persistent and confident outreach, with adaptability and continuous process improvement.

Impact

• Boosted candidate registrations and interviews through proactive sourcing strategies.
• Improved interview-to-placement ratios by enhancing candidate quality and alignment with client needs.

• Cared for two brothers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Typical duties entail picking up from school, meal prep, engaging in age-appropriate/stimulating play, and maintaining a fixed, yet flexible routine.
• Time management and critical thinking are primary skills employed with respect to conflict resolution, creating a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning, and preempting and planning for environmental changes.
• Demonstrated patience, empathy, and adaptability in adapting caregiving techniques to meet the unique needs and preferences of each child.
• Collaborated with parents, therapists, and other caregivers to create a consistent and structured environment for the child.
• Engaged the child in educational and recreational activities that aligned with their interests and provided opportunities for social interaction and skill-building.

• Supported family by caring for 3 brothers. Typical duties include picking up from school, driving to extramural activities, meal prep for school lunches and occasional dinner prep and cooking.
• Additional duties entail daily one-on-one tutoring, homework and project assistance, organising indoor and outdoor activities, arranging playdates and appointments.
• Fostered strong relationships with the children by establishing trust, providing emotional support, and being a reliable and caring presence in their lives.

• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
• Planned and implemented a full schedule of engaging and age-appropriate activities for campers, ensuring a balance of recreation, education, and social interaction.
• Led a team of camp counselors, providing direction, support, and guidance to create a positive and inclusive camp environment.
• Oversaw the organisation of special events, theme days, and evening programs to enhance the overall camp experience for campers and staff alike.
• Conducted regular assessments of camper progress and behavior, utilising feedback to adjust programming and activities for maximum impact.
• Collaborated with camp leadership and staff to uphold safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management strategies throughout the summer season.