ARMANDO AFONSO

[email protected] • +244974970291 • Luanda, Belas, Jardim do Éden

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience driving full-cycle recruitment and cross-border talent sourcing in IT and diverse industries. Leveraging multicultural insights from living on three continents, I have led strategic hiring initiatives that reduced time-to-hire by 20% and improved candidate retention rates by 15%, building robust pipelines aligned with organizational goals. Proficient in Microsoft 365 and ATS platforms including Workday and Greenhouse, I excel in delivering tailored, data-driven recruitment solutions under pressure to enhance workforce quality and fuel business growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Talent Acquisition Specialist
10/2024 - 03/2025
Cross Border Talents
• Led the organization and dissemination of over 100 critical acquisition documents across multiple business groups, leveraging advanced document management tools to ensure 100% on-time delivery and support seamless deal execution
• Collaborated directly with 50+ private clients and candidates, mentoring junior recruiters to improve placement success rate by 20% through strategic talent matching and relationship management
• Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments using industry-leading evaluation software, reducing recruitment cycle time by 15% while enhancing candidate quality and fit
• Streamlined stakeholder communication processes, implementing new collaboration platforms that contributed to a 10% increase in client satisfaction scores during recruitment projects
Talent Recruiter
01/2024 - 08/2024
Prime IT
• Led global recruitment initiatives at Prime IT, placing over 50 IT professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia, increasing talent acquisition efficiency by 30% through strategic sourcing and targeted outreach
• Developed and implemented competency-based candidate profiling and detailed competency reports using ATS tools like Greenhouse and Lever, enhancing screening accuracy and reducing time-to-hire by 20%
• Mentored and guided a team of 5 junior recruiters, improving team productivity by 25% and fostering a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence
• Collaborated with business managers to tailor recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving a 15% increase in hiring manager satisfaction scores and improving retention rates
• Acted as the primary liaison between clients and candidates, facilitating transparent communication and negotiation that resulted in a 95% candidate acceptance rate and strengthened client relationships
Career Consultant
08/2023 - 12/2023
Careera
• Led end-to-end 360 recruitment processes, successfully placing over 50 digital marketing specialists within the Netherlands, reducing time-to-hire by 20%
• Developed and executed targeted client acquisition strategies, securing partnerships with 15+ digital marketing firms and increasing client base by 30%
• Acted as a strategic liaison between candidates and companies, improving candidate placement satisfaction rates by 25% through tailored matching and communication
• Utilized advanced recruitment tools and market insights to identify top talent and meet evolving client needs in the competitive digital marketing sector

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in Human Resources
01/2019
EUROPEAN UNIVERISTY
Secondary School
01/2016 - 01/2019
EXTERNATO FREI LUIS DE SOUSA
Secondary School
01/2014 - 01/2016
LUANDA INTERNACIONAL SCHOOL

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