Laura Donnelly
Summary
Experienced Senior Consultant recognised for a personable and caring approach with a strong focus on building lasting relationships. Experience in learning and development, designing and delivering tailored training programs to enhance employee performance and engagement. Skilled in identifying training needs, developing content, and facilitating workshops on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and career progression. Adept at mentoring and coaching team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CAREER COACH (Part time)
PSYSOL LTD
Tyrone , Northern Ireland
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked alongside two CBT therapists running a private practice to provide tailored coaching for candidates
- Developed and delivered training sessions on career development, interview strategies, and confidence-building techniques.
- Created coaching frameworks to support long-term professional growth and resilience in the workplace.
- Supported job search efforts, including role exploration, interview preparation, and motivational work
SENIOR RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR)
Toronto, Canada
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Led full-cycle technical recruitment, partnering with clients to build high-performing technical teams that meet critical business needs
- Highly involved with onboarding new employees internally by conducting training and ongoing mentoring
- Delivered weekly coaching sessions to candidates, guiding them through job search strategies, interview preparation, and career development
- Quickly grew my desk to oversee 20 active contractors while successfully facilitating the hiring of over 40 permanent employees
- Specialize in sourcing and placing top talent in both the USA and Canadian markets, navigating competitive and dynamic environments to deliver tailored recruitment solutions
- Worked very close to clients ensuring maintaining and nurture relationships by keeping up to date with regular checkups and meet ups.
- Created and delivered training programs and on onboarding program for new hires, improving retention and time-to-productivity.
SENIOR IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT SPECIALIST
Morgan McKinley
Toronto, Canada
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Implement the full cycle recruitment process, including deep sourcing, resume screening, interviewing (behavioral and technical), candidate presentations, background checks, references, and offer negotiations
- Built a pipeline of new clients through proactive outreach, online networking, and targeted engagement, while ensuring alignment with candidates' career goals
- Ability to read a volatile market and use initiative to branch out into different sectors within IT including construction, finance, and healthcare
- Organised and facilitated events designed to empower job seekers, providing coaching on recruitment, best practices and practical advice for success
SENIOR IT TECHNICAL RECRUITER
e- Frontiers Recruitment
Dublin
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Sourced and engaged with candidates through LinkedIn, Bullhorn database, Irish Jobs boards, and referrals from existing candidates
- Built out my own desk in both the QA and Software Engineering areas by doing market research and networking extensively with candidates, clients, and experts within the industry
- Managed the full recruitment life cycle by working closely with both clients and candidates to understand their unique requirements and expectations, thereby ensuring a successful outcome for all involved
- Managed clients, influencing them on key hiring decisions, and informing them on the current market by analyzing hiring trends
- Developed a strong candidate network by conducting in-depth interviews, offering career advice, and preparing candidates for interviews to ensure they were fully equipped for success
- Consistently updated the ATS to keep on top of candidates
- Assisted with the onboarding of new hires, including pre-and post-start date care
- Managed the offer process, including managing expectations, handling contracts, and acceptance letters
Preschool Teacher
Model Farm Road Childcare
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Assistant
Sammons Pharmacy
06.2013 - 10.2018
Education
Talent Sourcing -
LinkedIn
PG Cert - Personal and Management Coaching
UCC (University College of Cork)
Software Development - undefined
Udemy
BA - Early Years and Childhood Studies
UCC (University College of Cork)
Custom
- Preschool Teacher, Model Farm Road Childcare, 10/01/18, 09/30/19
- Sales Assistant, Sammons Pharmacy, 06/01/13, 10/31/18
Timeline
SENIOR RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR)
09.2023 - 02.2025
SENIOR IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT SPECIALIST
Morgan McKinley
03.2023 - 08.2023
CAREER COACH (Part time)
PSYSOL LTD
01.2023 - 03.2025
SENIOR IT TECHNICAL RECRUITER
e- Frontiers Recruitment
09.2019 - 01.2023
Preschool Teacher
Model Farm Road Childcare
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Assistant
Sammons Pharmacy
06.2013 - 10.2018
PG Cert - Personal and Management Coaching
UCC (University College of Cork)
Software Development - undefined
Udemy
BA - Early Years and Childhood Studies
UCC (University College of Cork)
Talent Sourcing -
LinkedIn
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