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Hana Kayani

@hanakayani

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Supportive professional with extensive experience in relationship building.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my relationship-building skills and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive company culture.

I am a supportive professional with extensive experience in building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. My ability to communicate confidently, whether face-to-face, over the phone, or through email, has been a key asset throughout my career. I am a quick learner and a strong negotiator, thriving in challenging environments. After taking a career break to focus on my family, I am now eager to return to the workforce and embrace new challenges.

In my previous role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Clinical Professionals, I successfully grew the Reading & London office from 55 to 90 employees. I was responsible for full-cycle recruiting, which included sourcing, interviewing, and closing qualified candidates. My efforts in improving employee retention through innovative interview techniques significantly enhanced our hiring process. I have also worked in various roles across digital marketing and recruitment, where I developed strong client relationships and managed accounts effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Clinical Professionals

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Grew the Reading & London office from 55 to 90 employees and was responsible for hiring into HR, IT, finance & legal teams. Improved employee retention by introducing presentations & competency questions into interviews.

Recruiting Sourcing Interviewing HR Inductions Job Descriptions Talent Acquisition Employee Retention

Senior Digital Marketing Consultant

Thames 360

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Joined an independent start-up to build the Digital Marketing division, focusing on new business development and lead generation through cold calling and face-to-face meetings. Managed client relationships and accounts, and oversaw business operations when the owner was absent.

Digital Marketing Business Development Lead Generation Cold Calling Account Management Database Management KPI Tracking

Digital Recruitment Consultant

Austin Fraser

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Focused on booking meetings with clients to build rapport and organize meetups, often connecting clients with common interests. Engaged in business development and screened candidates to match them with relevant roles.

Business Development Client Relationship Management Recruitment Networking

Digital Marketing Consultant

Lynx Recruitment

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years)

Maintained relationships with existing and new clients, focusing on new business development through initial contacts, pitching, and cold calling. Identified top market talent using various approaches including referrals, LinkedIn, and job boards.

Client Relationship Management Business Development Cold Calling Recruitment

Admin Assistant

Smart Move Estate Agency

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Managed invoices for landlords, ensured timely payments, and kept track of regulatory documents and files. Created window displays and property details for available properties, and drew up tenancy agreements.

Invoice Management Document Management Regulatory Compliance Administrative Support

Brand Manager

House Of Fraser

Mar 2010 - Present (15 years 4 months)

Oversaw merchandising and organized visual displays, assisting management in maximizing store sales and profitability. Conducted morning meetings with the team to ensure awareness of daily targets and duties, and managed the House of Fraser Mastercards team.

Merchandising Display Sales Maximization Team Leadership Retail Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Reading College

Foundation Level One Hair / BTEC First Diploma Level 2 Beauty, Hair and Beauty

Completed a Foundation Level One in Hair and a BTEC First Diploma Level 2 in Beauty. This education provided foundational skills and knowledge in the beauty and hair industry.

Ryeish Green School

GCSEs, General Studies

Grade: Grades B-C

Achieved GCSE grades B-C in various subjects including English, English Literature, Maths, Double Science, ICT, Geography, and RE. This foundational education provided a broad academic background.