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Catharina (Madeleine) Hanko

Freelance Headhunter

Catharina Hanko
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
1 month

Freelance Headhunter

Scout 24 AG

  • Active sourcing for a project for one particular role
  • Market research
  • Qualification interviews with potential candidates
Dec 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months

Freelance Senior Recruiter

Berlin Brands Group

  • Interim internal recruiting in the field of marketing, product and M&A
  • Solely responsible for the build up of the M&A team
  • Close exchange with hiring managers to identify needs
  • Responsible for the entire recruitment process
  • Supported the company during the process of achieving unicorn status
Aug 2018 - Present
7 years 7 months

Headhunter/ Recruiter

Hankoconsulting

  • Primary recruiting senior-level employees for consultancies, start-ups and mid-size companies
  • Headhunting for mid and senior level positions for a broad range of industries
  • Strong international experience in United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, China, Australia, United States
  • Supporting clients along the entire recruiting process
Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
3 years

Freelance Headhunter

HoffmannGastrock

  • Active sourcing with focus on director and partner level for strategy and big four consulting firms
  • Managing the contact between clients and applicants
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
10 months

Consultant

HoffmannGastrock

  • Recruiting of specialists and executives in an international context
  • Responsible for entire recruitment process from conducting interviews to keeping close contact with clients
  • Focus on finance and IT positions within the financial services sector and for consultancies
Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
11 months

HR Generalist

BOSSfire

  • Recruitment for raw material industry
  • Administrative tasks
Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
3 months

Marketing Assistant

Capture Media GmbH

  • Customer contact in regards to different media campaigns
  • Administrative tasks such as developing a customer database
  • Creation of monthly newsletter
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
10 months

Trip around the world

Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
2 months

Research Intern

Landesinstitut für Arbeitsgestaltung (LIA)

  • Research and gathering of relevant data regarding the effect of multiple factors on work related stress
  • Data analysis using SPSS and R in preparation for conducting the master thesis
Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
11 months

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Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (8.5 years), Retail (5 years), Banking and Finance (1 year), Information Technology (1 year), Manufacturing (1 year), and Tourism (1 year).

Professional Services
Retail
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Tourism

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (9 years).

Human Resources

Summary

Highly ambitioned headhunter/recruiter with several years of experience in an international and multicultural environment.

Primary recruiting senior-level employees for consultancies, start-ups and mid-size companies.

Strong international experience (i.a. United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, China, Australia, United States).

Skills

  • Greenhouse
  • Lever
  • Microsoft Office
  • Social Competence
  • Team Work
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

Maastricht University

Master of Science, Work and organizational psychology · Work and organizational psychology · Maastricht, Netherlands

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

Bath Spa University

War psychology · Bath, United Kingdom

Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

Maastricht University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and neuroscience · Psychology and neuroscience · Maastricht, Netherlands

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Dutch Language Certificate B2

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

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Where is Catharina based?

Catharina is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Catharina speak?

Catharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Catharina have?

Catharina has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Catharina has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Catharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Catharina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Catharina would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Headhunter, Freelance Senior Recruiter, Headhunter/ Recruiter.

What is Catharina's latest experience?

Catharina's most recent position is Freelance Headhunter at Scout 24 AG.

What companies has Catharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Catharina has worked for Scout 24 AG, Berlin Brands Group, Hankoconsulting, and HoffmannGastrock.

Which industries is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Manufacturing. Catharina also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Catharina's education?

Catharina holds a Master in Work and organizational psychology from Maastricht University and a Bachelor in Psychology and neuroscience from Maastricht University.

Does Catharina have any certificates?

Catharina has 1 certificate: Dutch Language Certificate B2.

What is the availability of Catharina?

Catharina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Catharina?

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