GANIYU INUSAH

Career Success Manager | Recruitment Lead | Tech Recruiter

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About

Highly accomplished Career Success Manager and Recruitment Lead with over 4 years of experience driving talent acquisition, career development, and community engagement initiatives. Proven ability to coach and mentor over 660 individuals, strategically source 50+ top tech talent, and cultivate a community of 4,000+ followers, consistently delivering measurable impact in dynamic, remote environments.

Work Experience

Career Success Manager (Career Coach)

German Institute of Business and Technology

Jun 2023 - Present

Led comprehensive career development programs, coaching over 160 learners and coordinating the onboarding of 500+ new individuals into a tech bootcamp.

  • Delivered personalized 1:1 career coaching to over 160 learners, enhancing job search strategies and fostering personal development.
  • Orchestrated quarterly virtual career-focused events and tech webinars, reaching job seekers with insights on career coaching, recruitment best practices, and personal branding.
  • Developed impactful educational materials, including newsletters and brochures, to empower job seekers and advance organizational initiatives.
  • Streamlined the screening and onboarding process for over 500 new learners into the Azubi Africa Bootcamp through cross-functional collaboration.

Career Consultant and Recruitment Lead

CareersHQ

Jun 2020 - Present

Drove career opportunity awareness and talent development for a community of 4,000+ followers, mentoring over 500 graduates in career readiness.

  • Spearheaded communication strategies that engaged a community of over 2,300 followers, significantly increasing awareness of career opportunities and resources.
  • Mentored over 500 graduates from diverse institutions, providing comprehensive guidance on resume optimization, interview preparation, and networking, leading to enhanced career readiness.
  • Delivered personalized career coaching and advisory services to clients across diverse industries, addressing unique development needs.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders to refine communication and engagement programs, improving outreach and overall program impact.

Freelance Tech Recruiter

Paraform

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024

Managed full-cycle recruitment for early-stage tech startups, successfully sourcing over 50 high-quality candidates for AI, ML, and Data Engineering roles.

  • Directed over 8 end-to-end recruitment processes for early-stage tech startups, specializing in AI, ML, and Data Engineering roles.
  • Sourced 50+ high-caliber tech professionals using advanced tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search, building a robust talent pipeline.
  • Enhanced candidate experience through transparent and timely communication, resulting in positive feedback and engagement.
  • Leveraged data analytics to provide actionable insights, optimizing recruitment strategies and ensuring a continuous talent pipeline.

Talent Acquisition Intern

Readyflies Ltd

Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Supported talent acquisition efforts for AI and Data Engineering roles, generating over 200 high-potential talent leads and streamlining candidate management.

  • Proactively sourced and interviewed AI and Data Engineering candidates across international markets.
  • Generated over 200 high-potential talent leads, including 157 from Africa, significantly expanding the talent waitlist.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align recruitment strategies with evolving business goals and hiring needs.
  • Streamlined communication touchpoints, enhancing candidate engagement and satisfaction.
  • Ensured seamless data management and reporting by maintaining meticulous records within ATS systems.

Education

Human Resource Management

University of Education, Winneba

Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

Volunteer

Curator

CareersHQ

Jun 2020 - Present

Developed and managed initiatives to foster professional growth and connect job seekers with opportunities, serving a community of 2,300+ followers.

  • Cultivated professional growth initiatives and connected job seekers with opportunities for a community of 2,300+ followers.

Application Reviewer

Internet Society Foundation

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Reviewed over 15 applications submitted for the Internet Society 2024 Mid-Career Fellowship Programme.

  • Evaluated over 15 applications for the Internet Society 2024 Mid-Career Fellowship Programme.

Campus Director

Hult Prize Foundation

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

Led university-level programs to inspire entrepreneurial solutions to global challenges.

  • Directed university-level programs, inspiring entrepreneurial solutions to global challenges.

Skills

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Boolean Search
  • Talent Sourcing
  • Candidate Management
  • ATS Usage
  • Ashby ATS
  • Confluence
  • Jira

Career Coaching & Development

  • Career Coaching
  • Personal Development
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Resume Writing
  • Interview Preparation
  • Job Market Navigation
  • Educational Content Creation

Community Engagement & Program Management

  • Event Facilitation
  • Community Engagement
  • Communication Strategies
  • Public Relations
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Candidate Experience Optimization
  • Program Coordination

Software & Tools

  • MS Office 365
  • Airtable
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
  • Slack