Venera Sokolova

Working with several international clients in iGaming and marketing by providing seasonal and immediate hires, such as SEO experts, level designers, C++ developers, and marketing managers. Managing hiring managers’ expectations, KPIs, and market research on pay rates.

Founded a recruitment consultancy providing services to startups and enterprises, successfully placing candidates with companies such as Programmista, Prime Holding, CSC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, GfK, Tek Experts, Smart Valor, and Continuity Partners.

Delivered recruitment support for multiple concurrent clients through a 360° HR agency model. Built and maintained pipelines of 50+ qualified senior IT profiles per role cluster and achieved consistently high interview-to-offer ratios.

Owned 100% of end-to-end recruitment for a fast-growing US-based QA consultancy. Designed ATS structure, recruitment KPIs, and career paths, increasing hiring visibility and predictability.

Led talent acquisition during post-acquisition transition, ensuring zero disruption to hiring continuity. Built a new gaming studio team by hiring 20 senior engineering and leadership roles within 8 months.

Hired as co-contractor through Man Power to assist in the merger of CSS Technology and HP Incorporated. Helped revise the Talent Acquisition Strategy and hire key positions for the new acquisition.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from City University of Seattle.

Completed Java Programming via SoftAcademy.bg.

Completed Crisis Communication for HR via Coursera.

Certified as Claude 101 by Anthropic.

Earned AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations Certificate by Anthropic.

Earned CCNA Certificate via Cisco Academy.