Jeffrey Arigo, Recruitment Consultant (Senior)

Jeffrey Arigo

Recruitment Consultant (Senior)

Advanced International Employment Services

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Experience
11 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months

Recruitment Consultant (Senior) at Advanced International Employment Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2016 to January 2017

Used business development and marketing strategies to attract business from potential clients;
• Attended to enquiries received from potential and existing clients via phone call, fax or e-mail;
• Visited potential and existing clients on a regular basis to establish/maintain strong business relationships,
loyalty and retention;
• Received requirements from clients and coordinated with them in order to receive a detailed job description;
• Obtained clear understanding of the position by getting all relevant information;
• Wrote clear and precise job advertisements and published them on the company website and major online
job portals (Bayt, Rigzone, Linked In, Indeed, etc.);
• Gathered a pool of suitable candidates using profile searching techniques in job portals, candidate database,
advertisement response, references and social network sites;
advertisement response, references and social network sites;
Evaluated candidates against the job requirement by reviewing the qualification, certification, relevant experience, skills and salary details;
Conducted initial interviews to evaluate the candidate’s competency;
Communicated with the candidates to ensure clear understanding of the job description and requirement; Negotiated the salary and benefits structure while siding with the client;
Performed background checks on the shortlisted candidates and contacted the references;
Submitted shortlisted profiles to the client;
Coordinated subsequent rounds of interview between the client and the candidates;
Initiated and monitored the visa process for the clients by submitting the required documents to the PRO and ensured the visa and flight tickets were ready well before the travel date;
Obtained, recorded, and tracked sales leads.
Represented the company in exhibitions and summits.

Recruiter - IT and Telecoms (6-month contract) at ManpowerGroup Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2015 to May 2016

Responsibilities
• Obtain clear understanding of the position by getting information on the domain, grade, department, etc.;
• Write clear and precise job advertisements and publish them on the company website and major online
job portals (Naukri, Monster, GulfTalent, Linked In, Indeed, etc.);
• Gather a pool of suitable candidates using profile searching techniques in job portals, organisation
database,
advertisement response, references and social network sites;
• Evaluate candidates against the job requirement by reviewing the qualification, certification, relevant
experience, skills and salary details;
• Conduct initial interviews to evaluate the candidate’s competency;
• Communicate with the candidates to ensure they have a clear understanding of the job description and
requirement;
• Negotiate the salary and benefits structure while siding with the client;
• Perform background checks on the shortlisted candidates and contacting the references;
• Submit shortlisted profiles to the client;
• Coordinate subsequent rounds of interview between the client and the candidates;
• Initiate and monitor the visa process for the clients by submitting the required documents to the PRO and
ensure the visa and flight tickets are ready well before the travel date;
• Obtain, record, and track sales leads.

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Talascend HR Consultancy LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2012 to July 2015

Receive requirement from the client and coordinate with them in order to receive a detailed job description;
Obtain clear understanding of the position by getting information on the domain, grade, department, etc.;
Write clear and precise job advertisements and publish them on the company website and major online job portals (Naukri, Monster, Linked In, etc.);
Gather a pool of suitable candidates using profile searching techniques in job portals, organization database, 
advertisement response, references and social network sites;
Evaluate candidates against the job requirement by reviewing the qualification, certification, relevant experience, skills and salary details;
Conduct initial interviews to evaluate the candidate’s competency;
Communicate with the candidates to ensure they have a clear understanding of the job description and requirement;
Negotiate the salary and benefits structure while siding with the client;
Perform background checks on the shortlisted candidates and contacting the references;
Submit the shortlisted profiles to the client;
Coordinate subsequent round of interviews between the client and the candidates;
Initiate and monitor the visa process for the clients by submitting the required documents to the PRO and ensure the visa and flight tickets are ready well before the travel date.

Coordinator at DULSCO LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2008 to June 2012

Promote HR & manpower solutions and other services to UAE-based companies from all industries;
Use business development and marketing strategies to attract business from potential clients;
Attend to enquiries received from potential and existing clients via phone call, fax or e-mail;
Visit potential and existing clients on a regular basis to establish/maintain strong business relationships, loyalty and retention;
Review tender documents, including but not limited to Instruction to Tenderers, Agreements, Forms of Tender, etc. and prepare comprehensive technical and commercial bids;
Represent the company in international exhibitions and summits;
Prepare PowerPoint presentations used in meetings with clients;
Achieve maximum profitability against pre-determined monthly and yearly sales targets set by corporate office based in Dubai;
Coordinate with Operations Department regarding commencement and termination of services and with Accounts Department regarding billing and payment;
Prepare and send service contracts, revision letters, expressions of interest, regret letters and similar types of correspondence;
Assist with weekly sales reporting as well as provide detailed monthly analysis of sales efforts;
Establish and maintain effective communication across other business units internally for consistent business development;
Maintain and constantly update potential and existing client database;
Resolve complaints from clients in adherence to the policies and procedures of the company and provide feedback to clients with regards to complaints to ensure high level of service quality;
Participate in monthly sales and customer service forum meetings to discuss interdepartmental leads.

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director at All Prints Distributors and Publishers
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2006 to December 2008

The Managing Director’s (MD) first point of contact with people from inside and outside the company;
Deal with all incoming e-mails, faxes, and post mails for the MD;
Draft and send correspondences on MD’s behalf and write letters of various types;
Oversee the calendar of activities of the MD and ensure that he is well-prepared for meetings with business partners and clients;
Coordinate and communicate effectively with the MD’s external contacts and ensure accurate exchange of information;
Arrange daily appointments for the MD, liaise with internal and external departments, plan and arrange international travel and itineraries in an efficient and timely manner;
Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, handle them when appropriate, and greet and look after visitors;
Arrange travel arrangements and hotel reservations for all employees of the company;
Maintain an updated directory of business contacts worldwide;
Register the company to international events such as exhibitions and book fairs;
Serve as eye and ear of the company to inform the MD about the general mood and sentiments in the company;
Provide full range of confidential assistant duties and overall administration support to MD, including personal matters.

Branch Manager at Chevron Services Philippines, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • July 2004 to March 2006

Recruit, handle, and coach staff members of a total workforce of 100;
Manage corporate Caltex service stations, Star Mart retail outlets, and Coffee Plus gourmet café stations, specifically in-charge of over-all management of the daily operations of the business - sales depositing, product purchasing, delivery receiving, merchandising, marketing and financial reporting;
Perform inventory and asset management, staff training and processing of business permits;
Conduct market researches and implement marketing strategies;
Conduct competitor surveys and present findings to the Retail Business Consultant for analysis;
Boost sales through profitability programs such as OPEX reduction, capital stewardship, POPs & plan-o-gram compliance and discount & promotional offers;
Spearhead Caltex and Star Mart pilot programs in the Philippines such as Local Site Marketing, Loss Prevention System, Caltex Radio Station and Upgraded Point of Sale and Back Office Computer System.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at University of Santo Tomas
  • March 2004

Specialties & Skills

Human Resources
Recruitment
Business Development
Personnel Recruiting
Top Management
Marketing / Strategic Planning
MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Typing 60-70wpm
Driving

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert
Spanish
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Memberships

Rail Network Club Middle East
  • Member
  • December 2013