ISHAAQ ABDULLAHI
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruiter, Human Resources Professional, Job Placement Specialist, and Career Consultant with over 24 years of experience helping organizations identify, attract, and retain top talent across multiple industries. Experienced in full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, workforce planning, employee relations, and career coaching. Proven ability to match qualified professionals with the right opportunities while building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Adept at resume writing, interview preparation, talent management, and recruitment strategy with a commitment to delivering exceptional hiring outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP)
ABC Talent Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.
- Conduct interviews and manage hiring processes.
- Improve time-to-fill and candidate quality.
Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP)
Global Workforce Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed recruitment for multiple client accounts.
- Built talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
- Coordinated interviews and candidate assessments.
- Improved recruitment efficiency through ATS optimization.
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Premier Recruiting Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Filled executive and mid-level positions.
- Screened and interviewed qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with HR teams on hiring initiatives.
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Career Path Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted job seekers with employment opportunities.
- Matched candidates with employer requirements.
- Conducted career readiness workshops.
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Employment Support Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed relationships with employers.
- Prepared candidates for interviews.
- Increased successful job placements.
Career Consultant
Professional Career Network
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided employment counseling.
- Connected qualified candidates with employers.
- Maintained placement records and reports.
Career Consultant
Future Careers Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered career coaching and guidance.
- Assisted clients with resume development.
- Conducted mock interviews and career planning.
Career Consultant
Career Success Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Advised professionals on career transitions.
- Improved client interview performance.
- Created personalized job search strategies.
Human Resources Specialist
Professional Development Group
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Facilitated career workshops.
- Assisted graduates and professionals with career planning.
- Supported clients in achieving employment goals.
Human Resources Generalist
Corporate HR Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed employee onboarding.
- Maintained personnel records.
- Supported recruitment and compliance.
Human Resources Coordinator
People First Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Assisted with employee relations.
- Coordinated benefits administration.
- Supported HR policy implementation.
Recruiter
Strategic Workforce Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Scheduled interviews and onboarding.
- Maintained HR documentation.
- Assisted with recruitment activities.
Recruiter
Elite Recruiting Agency
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Sourced candidates across multiple industries.
- Conducted interviews and reference checks.
- Managed recruitment pipelines.
Recruiter
National Staffing Group
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Recruited professionals for permanent positions.
- Built relationships with hiring managers.
- Coordinated candidate interviews.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
01.2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton
01.1998
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resources Management
Houston Community College
01.1996
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Candidate Sourcing
- Job Placement
- Career Consulting
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Relations
- Resume Writing
- ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Interview Coordination
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Talent Pipeline Development
- LinkedIn Recruiting
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding & Orientation
- HR Compliance
- Performance Management
- Recruitment Marketing
- Salary Negotiation Support
- Candidate Screening
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication & Negotiation
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP)
ABC Talent Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2023
Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP)
Global Workforce Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Premier Recruiting Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Career Path Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Job Placement Specialist (JPS)
Employment Support Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Career Consultant
Professional Career Network
01.2011 - 01.2013
Career Consultant
Future Careers Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
Career Consultant
Career Success Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Human Resources Specialist
Professional Development Group
01.2005 - 01.2007
Human Resources Generalist
Corporate HR Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
Human Resources Coordinator
People First Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2003
Recruiter
Strategic Workforce Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2001
Recruiter
Elite Recruiting Agency
01.1997 - 01.1999
Recruiter
National Staffing Group
01.1995 - 01.1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resources Management
Houston Community College
Quote
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