Narineh Derafshkavan

About Narineh Derafshkavan

24 years experience in management, sourcing, recruitments, assessing, and interviewing.Ability to build strong relationships with StakholdersBusiness development and account managementData Analysis and reportingLeading a team of 10 recruitersExperience with ATS (Bullhorn, Close, and Monday)MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)Knowledge of Google suiteExcellent people and communication skillsEmployee engagement and retentionAbility to run reports and audits and take appropriate actions to correct errorsTraining and staff developmentEmployee OnboardingWorking knowledge of LinkedIn & other social media platformsAbility to multitask and prioritizeComfortable working with diverse populationsSelf-Motivated and Result-orientedMultilingual (Armenian, Farsi & English)

Experience

1. Director of Recruiting

   Drift

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Analyzes and tracks data to ensure performance metrics.Led a team of 10 recruiters, driving an increase in direct hire revenue.Achieved a conversion-to-hire rate of 25%, exceeding industry benchmarks and company goals.Increased candidate placements by 20%, filling critical roles in a competitive market.Reduced time-to-fill by 10%, improving hiring efficiency and client satisfaction.Maintained a candidate retention rate of 80%, ensuring long-term client success.Forecasts hiring needs based on company growthImplements new sourcing methods and develops strategies and programs to attract CandidatesRecruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff on the recruitment team.Managed key accounts, serving as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their hiring needs, business culture, and long-term workforce goals.Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.Collaborated on sales efforts by proactively identifying and engaging prospective clients through networking, outreach, and industry events.Oversees the daily workflow of the recruitment teamProvides constructive and timely performance evaluationsEvaluates current recruiting procedures to determine whether they can be modified for increased efficiency and effectivenessAssesses, implements, and monitors key recruitment metrics to identify and resolve issues affecting recruiting proceduresSupervises and provides overall guidance to the recruitment teamAttends conferences, seminars, job fairs, and other industry events to network and develop long-lasting professional relationshipsDesigns, implements, and executes recruitment and outreach strategies and processes that will influence and increase company performanceAbility to keep excellent records with attention to detailWorks with senior leadership to implement policies and guidelines across the companyPerforms other related duties as assigned

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  B.A Degree

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Fundraising
• Business Networking
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Annual Reports
• Human Development
• Microsoft Office
• Staff Supervision
• Social Services
• Social Research
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Administrative Assistants
• Student Development
• Adult Education
• Survey Methodology
• Data Entry
• Office Administration
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Career Counseling
• Interviewing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Sociology
• Higher Education
• Nonprofits
• Research
• College Teaching
• Student Affairs
• Career Development
• Resume Writing
• Job Fairs
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Gender Studies