Awais Zulfiqar
Lead Recruiter Crypto Web3 Blockchain @Anchorage Digital
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Recruiter Crypto Web3 Blockchain @Anchorage Digital
Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies for blockchain engineers, security experts, and product managers, successfully placing 150+ technical hires in the first year- Spearheaded recruitment efforts to build high-performing teams in smart contract engineering, DeFi, and blockchain security- Partnered with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand role requirements and prioritize critical hiring needs, reducing time-to-hire by 20%- Leveraged advanced sourcing techniques, including specialized Web3 job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and GitHub, to engage passive candidates- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, increasing the diversity of hires in technical teams by 30% year-over-year- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process, improving candidate satisfaction by 15%- Provided mentorship to junior recruiters, assisting with the development of sourcing and interviewing strategies- Collaborated with HR and compensation teams to ensure competitive salary offerings and alignment with market standards.
EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT AWAIS ZULFIQAR
Experienced Lead Recruiter with over 7 years of experience in the recruitment industry, specializing in Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain talent acquisition. Adept at sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical talent for rapidly scaling organizations. Skilled in developing comprehensive recruitment strategies, enhancing the candidate experience, and building diverse and scalable teams across technology sectors. Proven track record in aligning recruitment efforts with business goals to drive organizational growth.
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