Abhishek Sharma

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in mid to senior-level talent acquisition.
Proven track record in executive search across diverse sectors.
Recognized for developing effective search strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in executive search for diverse sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingTalent ManagementClient ManagementCandidate AssessmentResearchBusiness Intelligence

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBusiness Intelligence ReportsConsultingEngagementEnglishExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHiringHuman Resources (HR)IT RecruitmentInterviewingLeadershipMarket AnalysisMarket Research

About

As a Talent Specialist at Elevation Capital, I drive end-to-end execution of mid to senior-level mandates across diverse sectors for our portfolio companies. I partner with visionary entrepreneurs and help them find exceptional talent for their growing businesses. I have extensive experience in researching, sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates, as well as managing client relationships and expectations. Prior to joining Elevation Capital, I worked as an Engagement Manager at Longhouse Consulting, a leading executive search firm focusing on technology searches. I also worked as a Research Analyst at Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of leadership consulting and senior-level executive search services, where I assisted in developing search strategies and preparing business intelligence reports. I am skilled in human resources, recruiting, interviewing, talent mapping, market analysis, and career counseling.

Experience

12 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

5 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Elevation capital

Talent Specialist

May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Elevation Capital is a venture and growth capital fund invested in helping Asia's exceptional companies grow from concept to IPO. Supporting visionary entrepreneurs across diverse sector. Elevation Capital was founded in 2001 and currently manages over $4 billion under management. With over 100 investments since its inception. In India, our portfolio includes Paytm, Just Dial, MakeMyTrip, NSE, BookMyShow, Rivigo, Swiggy, Sharechat,Meesho,Acko,Cleartax and UrbanClap.
Sectors we invest in: Information Technology, Internet, Mobile, Consumer Products and Services, Healthcare, Education, Modern Agriculture, Financial Services, Industrials.

Human Resources (HR)RecruitingInterviewingTalent ManagementMarket Research

Longhouse consulting and advisory

Engagement Manager

May 2016 – Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I was driving end to end execution of mid to senior level mandates across functions with prominent venture funded companies. This includes both candidate assessment and engagement as well as client management.
Worked extensively across gaming, logistics tech, Agri-marketing, retail (online/offline), Ad-tech,
Healthcare, Grocery, Fintech companies in the startup ecosystem.

Candidate AssessmentClient ManagementEngagementMarket Analysis

Heidrick & struggles

Research Analyst

Jan 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., serves the executive talent and leadership needs of the world’s top organizations as the premier provider of leadership consulting, culture shaping and senior-level executive search services.
Assist in the development of the search strategy, including researching potential target industries.
Preparing customized and concise documents/PPTs viz.
Worked extensively on Capital IQ, Pitchbook, Factiva, Hoovers, OneSource, Reuters, BusinessWeek, etc.
Identification of appropriate talent through extensive research as per the job specification and
consultant’s request. (C-level like CEO, CFO, CXO to EVP, SVP, VP, Directors etc.)
Prepared Business Intelligence Reports called BIR
Giving own excerpts in the form of SWOTs, Company Strategy etc., post-analysing information
available in news articles, analyst reports, Company Annual Reports, statutory filings, etc.
Working on various cross practice request (Financial Services, Consumer Practice,
Technology services) to provide the best results to the clients.
Additionally, my responsibilities include: Mentoring, Training: Support on boarding/mentoring new
recruits and provide resource/process training to them.
WON Rising Star Award.