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Brian Itumo

@brianitumo

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Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with a focus on AI-powered hiring.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can leverage my expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment operations, ideally in a dynamic environment that values innovation and diversity.

I am a Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with over 12 years of experience in scaling hiring operations across Africa, North America, and Europe. My career is marked by a proven track record of reducing time-to-hire by 30% and leading teams of over 200 global recruiters. I have successfully driven revenue growth by more than 20% through innovative recruitment strategies and the effective use of AI tools, recruitment automation, and data-driven sourcing.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including increasing global recruitment efficiency by 30% and establishing strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 clients. I pride myself on mentoring cross-functional teams, which has resulted in a 40% increase in productivity and a 20% boost in team engagement. My commitment to enhancing hiring quality, diversity, and efficiency is at the core of my professional ethos.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Recruiter

Current

Recruitment Room

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Expanded global recruitment operations, increasing partner satisfaction by 25% and retention by 15%. Led a global team of 200+ recruiters, consistently surpassing placement targets and driving 20% revenue growth.

Global Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership Strategic Partnerships Candidate Quality Time To Hire Reduction Revenue Workforce Management Business Development

Talent Acquisition Specialist

IT Pros, LLC

Apr 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Led global technical talent acquisition initiatives, increasing candidate quality by 15%. Secured Fortune 500 partnerships, contributing to a 25% rise in annual revenue.

Talent Acquisition Candidate Satisfaction Time To Fill Reduction Global Talent Acquisition Talent Sourcing Revenue Recruitment Strategy

Agency Lead

Sanlam Group

Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Surpassed annual hiring targets by 25%, scaling high-performing sales teams. Devised a structured hiring process, cutting time-to-hire by 30%.

Scaling Teams Time To Hire Reduction Training Development Performance Management Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Sales Recruitment

HR Manager

B&T Ltd

Jul 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Built efficient HR systems, reducing processing times by 25%. Optimized recruitment, cutting time-to-hire by 30% and improving quality.

HR Management Technical Leadership HR systems Time To Hire Reduction Employee Retention Quality Improvement

IT Technician

Ezeemoney

Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered 95% resolution rate in IT support and troubleshooting. Upgraded infrastructure, improving performance and reliability by 30%.

IT Support Troubleshooting Infrastructure Performance Improvement IT Training HR Training Technical Support

IT Support

I27 Solutions

Oct 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Implemented document management systems for 5+ clients, improving operations by 30%. Trained technical teams to deliver complex projects with 95%+ client satisfaction.

IT Support Technical Leadership Document Management Project Delivery System Implementation Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor in Public Administration & Governance, Public Administration & Governance

2016 - 2018

Studied Public Administration & Governance at Mount Kenya University. The program focused on developing skills for effective public service and governance.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Diploma in Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology

2011 - 2012

Completed a Diploma in Business Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The curriculum covered the integration of business principles with information technology.