Kate Shykhova

LATAM Recruiter

Professional Overview

Kate Shykhova is an experienced Recruiter with a proven track record of success in the LATAM market. She specializes in sourcing and securing top talent for leading software development and IT services organizations. Kate's expertise spans the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate identification to onboarding and retention.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

LATAM Recruiter, DataArt (2021 - Present)

• Responsible for building and managing a pipeline of qualified LATAM-based candidates for DataArt's global software development projects

• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand technical and cultural requirements, then leveraged innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage best-fit talent

• Streamlined the interview and selection process, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and improving candidate experience

• Maintained a candidate pool of over 2,000 pre-screened LATAM professionals, enabling rapid response to client needs

Recruiter, NDA (2021 - Present)

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to support the growth and expansion of NDA's LATAM operations

• Utilized data-driven techniques to forecast hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines

• Implemented employer branding initiatives that increased NDA's visibility and appeal among target candidate audiences

Career Progression

Recruiter, SoftServe (2019 - 2021)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for SoftServe's LATAM-based software development teams

• Achieved a 95% candidate acceptance rate through effective candidate identification, assessment, and nurturing

• Spearheaded the implementation of an AI-powered applicant tracking system, improving recruitment efficiency by 30%

HR-Recruiter, KeyUA - Software Development Services (2019)

• Supported the growth of KeyUA's LATAM client base by building a high-performing software engineering team

• Utilized creative sourcing methods to identify passive candidates and expand the talent pipeline

• Delivered employee onboarding and integration programs that resulted in a 90% 1-year retention rate

HR-Recruiter, Translate 24/7 (2016 - 2018)

• Recruited multilingual professionals to support Translate 24/7's global language services operations

• Implemented a structured employee development program that increased internal promotion rates by 35%

• Recognized for excellence in candidate experience, resulting in a 4.8/5 rating on employer review platforms

Academic Background

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management from the Kyiv National Economic University.

Areas of Expertise

• LATAM recruitment strategy and execution

• Talent sourcing and pipelining

• Candidate assessment and selection

• Employer branding and employee engagement

• Applicant tracking system implementation and optimization

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Professional Impact

• Grew LATAM-based talent pools by over 50% for multiple clients, enabling rapid response to emerging business needs

• Exceeded annual hiring targets by 15-20% through the implementation of innovative sourcing and selection techniques

• Recognized as a top-performing recruiter, consistently achieving 90%+ hiring manager satisfaction scores

Conclusion

With her extensive experience in LATAM recruitment and demonstrated success in supporting the growth of global software development and IT services organizations, Kate Shykhova is a valuable asset to any team seeking to build high-performing, diverse, and adaptable talent pools. Her strategic approach, data-driven decision making, and commitment to candidate experience make her a trusted partner in driving organizational success.