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Zahra Isgandarli

Budapest

Summary

Experienced professional in fast-paced and collaborative environment, emphasizing adaptability and clarity. Solid foundation in working with international projects and coordinating tasks across various pipelines. Currently seeking to transition into new field to integrate gained skills and attain new ones.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Specialist

Mindrift
12.2024 - 09.2025
  • Reviewed the upcoming CVs and Resumes for candidate assessment stages;
  • Managed written communication with candidates to ensure a smooth recruitment process;
  • Cooperated closely with Project Managers in Coding, Economics, Medicine and Marketing domains to implement feasible solutions;
  • Optimized the efficiency of recruitment process in multiple domains by 60%;
  • Organized and conducted interviews with relevant candidates to assess their qualifications and cultural fit for respective domains;
  • Maintained and updated an ATS to keep track of candidates, their status, and feedback

Research and Communication Assistant

COP29 Azerbaijan
11.2024
  • Undertook background research for briefing notes on and communication materials relating to the speaking engagements of the Deputy Executive Secretary on 3 Side Events Exhibitions;
  • Obtained reference material for the meetings of the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary with delegates of 5 countries and external stakeholders;
  • Provided logistical support and general assistance to the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary

HR Recruiter

KPMG Azerbaijan
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Reviewed and managed around 100 incoming CVs and Resumes daily;
  • Communicated with potential candidates to navigate them through recruitment process;
  • Organized and managed around 30 events for Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Tax & Legal Departments accordingly to the recruitment strategy;
  • Controlled the internal corporate communications on upcoming events and well-being program related updates;
  • Monitored and prepared 1 monthly and 2 quarterly reports according to internal QRM standards

Project Management Assistant

AMFA (Azerbaijani Micro-Finance Association)
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Assisted the team in schedule and documentation management;
  • Monitored and prepared weekly reports on project status;
  • Handled technical and administrative tasks related to project schedule, issues and risks

International Relations Intern

Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with team of 5 both in the draft and study of drawing up protocols for the meetings with representatives of various countries;
  • Assisted with the translation of various necessary materials for the personnel representatives of the department

Education

MSc - Sustainability Management and Entrepreneurship

Corvinus University of Budapest
07.2026

BA - Public Affairs

ADA University
05.2024

SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Internal communications
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Community engagement
  • Event coordination

Languages

Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

  • KPMG Azerbaijan's Career Ambassador at ADA University: As an Ambassador of KPMG Azerbaijan, organized various events related with company and its services at ADA (November 2022 – November 2023);
  • ADA AniManga Club: As a Graphic Designer, processed incoming materials and served as a creative guide for the club projects (October 2022 – September 2023);
  • USG Buddy Program: Coordinated the first-year students with information related to instructors, classes and other aspects of academic life (September 2022 – September 2023);
  • ADA Alumni Affairs Volunteers: Actively took part in organization and coordination of events for ADA Alumni Association (February 2022 – July 2022)

Timeline

Recruitment Specialist

Mindrift
12.2024 - 09.2025

Research and Communication Assistant

COP29 Azerbaijan
11.2024

Project Management Assistant

AMFA (Azerbaijani Micro-Finance Association)
01.2024 - 02.2024

HR Recruiter

KPMG Azerbaijan
10.2022 - 09.2024

International Relations Intern

Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan
07.2022 - 08.2022

BA - Public Affairs

ADA University

MSc - Sustainability Management and Entrepreneurship

Corvinus University of Budapest
Zahra Isgandarli