Катерина

Kateryna Koval
Talent Acquisition | AI Recruitment Specialist

Uzhhorod (hybrid/remote) | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | @kasia_koval | LinkedIn

SUMMARY
Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle tech and non-tech recruitment. Working
across various business models, including outsourcing, outstaffing, product companies, marketing agencies,
and startups. I have experience with positions from Trainee/Junior to Senior/Head. Specialist with a data-
driven approach that uses automation and AI tools in work. I hired in the markets of Ukraine, Europe (and
sometimes others) and looked for expats

SKILLS
Core Skills: full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviewing, іnterview coordination, talent
pipeline building, hiring
Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, X-Ray Search, Boolean Search, Headhunting, Executive Search,
LinkedIn Recruiter, Telegram and others
ATS: Teamtailor, PeopleForce, Hurma, Workable, Zoho
AI tools: Leexi AI, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Metaview, HeroHunt, SeekOut, Leonardo,
Midjourney, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Notion, Google Workspace, Canva, LinkedIn Helper, Slack
Metrics: Time to Hire, Time to Fill, Stage-to-Stage Speed, Offer Acceptance Rate, Candidate NPS,
etc

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(0,5 year) March 2026 — Sep 2026
Talent Acquisition Specialist | UPSTARS (Makeberry)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for tech and non-tech positions across different seniority levels
Sourced and attracted specialists, building a talent pool and thoroughly addressing Hiring Managers'
requests
Performed CV screening, initial TA interviews (with Leexi Ai), and candidate assessments
Coordinated interview processes with Hiring Managers and provided ongoing communication with
candidates
Maintained and updated candidate pipelines and ATS records (Teamtailor), prepared feedback and
managed candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Participated in employer branding and recruitment process improvement initiatives
Managed multiple positions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Supported pre-onboarding (Jira, hiBob) and offer negotiation processes for selected candidates
Conducted sourcing through LinkedIn, djinni, job boards and direct search approaches

Achievements:

Closed 3 positions in the first month, completing 3 internal courses
Managed recruitment tasks independently after a short onboarding period

(1 year) March 2025 — February 2026
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Curie Tech
Managed full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced startup environment with rapidly changing hiring
priorities and business needs
Successfully adapted to the iGaming industry, quickly gaining expertise in niche market specifics,
candidate profiles, and industry trends
Hired for a wide range of tech and non-tech roles across different seniority levels, from entry-level
specialists to leadership positions
Built and maintained strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market
research
Partnered closely with Hiring Managers to align recruitment strategies with business goals
Conducted candidate screening, HR interviews, and assessments to ensure strong cultural and
professional fit
Demonstrated high adaptability and ownership while working in an environment with evolving
processes and structures

Achievements:

Successfully hired 16 specialists within the first 3 months, contributing to rapid team growth during a
scaling phase
Demonstrated strong adaptability and ownership in an environment with evolving processes and
shifting business priorities

(3 years) April 2022 — March 2025
Global Recruitment Specialists, ScrumLaunch
Managed full-cycle recruitment in an outsourcing environment, supporting multiple international
clients across different domains and industries
Worked primarily with European markets, sourcing and hiring candidates across various seniority
levels for diverse technical and non-technical roles
Conducted international hiring of Ukrainian specialists abroad, supporting relocation and remote
opportunities
Collaborated closely with recruiters from Latin America, aligning recruitment processes across
different regions and time zones
Conducted TA interviews in English, ensuring strong communication and accurate assessment of
candidate skills and cultural fit
Sourced candidates globally using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct search strategies
Worked with fast-changing client requirements and multiple parallel projects in a dynamic outsourcing
setup

(1,1 years) January 2021 — February 2022
IT-recruiter, KnubiSoft
Coordinated interview processes, provided feedback, and supported decision-making for hiring teams
Negotiated offers and guided candidates through the acceptance and onboarding stages
Maintained and updated ATS/CRM systems (PeopleForce), ensuring accurate candidate pipeline
tracking
Enhanced employer branding by promoting company culture through social media and recruitment
campaigns
Sourced and engaged candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and direct
headhunting
Managed recruitment in an outstaffing environment, supporting multiple international clients across
different domains and industries

EDUCATION

Kharkiv Art College 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Teaching

CLOSED POSITIONS

Tech: Frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js), Backend (Java(Spring, Hybris), Node.js, Python, PHP, RoR, C,
C++, C#), Mobile Development (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter), Full-stack, DevOps (AWS, Azure,
GCP), QA, AQA (Java, Python), Unity, Dynamics 365
Non-tech: App Designer, Account Payments Specialist, Project Manager, Head of Operations, Lead
Generation manager, Account Payment Manager, Account Payments Specialist
Marketing/Affiliate: Media Buyer (FB, UAC, In-app, Meta), Influence Marketing Manager, ASO, Tech
Integrator, Marketing Analyst, Affiliate Manager, Bizdev

LANGUAGES
English - Advanced
German - Pre-Intermediate
Ukrainian - Native
russian - Native

COURSES

Interview Expert by RIST (Lina Kalysh) (2026)
IT Fundamentals by Epam (2025)
Recruiting Talent by Udemy (2023)
Innumerable webinars (Hurma, People First Club, Don't Panic IT)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hold a Canadian vise allowing legal work and residence in Canada until 08/2032
Possess a Ukrainian driver’s licence (B)