OLAWALE ABDULAZEEZ
Talent Sourcer | Talent Research & Mapping Specialist | Candidate Engagement | Executive Search Support | Talent Intelligence | Strategic Talent Acquisition
Summary
Talent sourcing and talent research professional with 6+ years of experience identifying, engaging, and assessing high-caliber talent across diverse industries and functional areas. Experienced in building talent pipelines, conducting market mapping, supporting executive search initiatives, and partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver qualified candidates for critical hiring needs.
Skilled in sourcing passive talent through multiple channels, conducting talent intelligence research, and developing candidate engagement strategies that improve hiring outcomes. Recognized for strong stakeholder collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to identify top talent in competitive markets.
Passionate about connecting professionals with meaningful career opportunities while helping organizations build high-performing teams through strategic sourcing and talent acquisition practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Researcher
Sourcing Associate
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct talent mapping and market intelligence research across multiple industries and functions.
- Identify and engage passive candidates through professional networks, databases, referrals, and sourcing platforms.
- Develop talent pipelines for current and future hiring initiatives.
- Partner with recruiters to support executive and senior-level search assignments.
- Analyze talent market trends and provide candidate insights to hiring stakeholders.
Talent Sourcing Associate
Sourcing Associate
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Supported full-cycle recruitment teams through candidate identification and sourcing activities.
- Conducted profile screening and qualification assessments against hiring requirements.
- Built and maintained candidate databases and talent communities.
- Executed outreach campaigns to engage prospective candidates.
- Collaborated with hiring teams to support workforce planning and recruitment objectives.
Recruitment Research Coordinator
Sourcing Associate
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed candidate research and competitive talent analysis.
- Maintained talent tracking systems and recruitment reporting.
- Supported recruitment projects through talent identification and market mapping.
- Assisted with candidate engagement and pipeline development initiatives.
Education
Talent Acquisition Specialty Certificate
LinkedIn Learning
Professional Recruiting Certificate
AIRS Training (ADP Company)
Skills
- Talent Sourcing
- Candidate Research
- Talent Mapping
- Executive Search Support
- Passive Candidate Identification
- Boolean Search
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Talent Intelligence
- Market Mapping
- Candidate Engagement
- Recruitment Research
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Workforce Planning Support
- Stakeholder Management
- Candidate Screening
- Recruitment Operations
- Internet Recruiting
- Employer Branding Support
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Networking
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Data Management
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
Core Leadership Competencies
- Talent Sourcing
- Talent Intelligence
- Candidate Research
- Executive Search Support
- Talent Mapping
- Market Research
- Candidate Engagement
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Workforce Planning Support
- Recruiting Operations
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Passive Candidate Outreach
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- ATS Management
- Recruitment Coordination
Accomplishments
- Built and maintained talent pipelines across multiple business functions and seniority levels.
- Supported executive and leadership search initiatives through market mapping and talent research.
- Identified and engaged passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.
- Partnered with recruitment teams to improve sourcing effectiveness and candidate quality.
- Delivered talent intelligence insights that supported hiring decisions and workforce planning initiatives.
Timeline
Talent Researcher
Sourcing Associate
04.2023 - Current
Talent Sourcing Associate
Sourcing Associate
01.2021 - 02.2023
Recruitment Research Coordinator
Sourcing Associate
02.2020 - 03.2021
Professional Recruiting Certificate
AIRS Training (ADP Company)
Talent Acquisition Specialty Certificate
LinkedIn Learning