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Cheryl O'Garro

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition - Arts and Entertainment | Freelance Career Advisor | Volunteer Career Mentor
About

Personable and dynamic talent acquisition professional specialising in arts and entertainment with demonstrable experience of recruitment life cycle ownership, stakeholder relationship management, interview design & conducting, and employer brand marketing & candidate experience. University of London graduate, with a Masters in Culture, Policy, and Management. Freelance Career Advisor and award nominated volunteer career mentor with alma mater City, University of London.

Previous Brands
Berkeley Scott
Career Break
Compass Group
Crystal Palace Football Club
Kru Talent International
Nimax Theatres Ltd
Southbank Centre
The National Gallery
Various Companies
Work Experience
Career Advisor
Nov ‘23 - Now
Self employed

Working with early and mid career professionals in the arts - Career options brainstorming - Job opportunity sourcing - CV & LinkedIn review and editing - Application and interview preparation - Professional network introductions - Pastoral care throughout the process

Temporary Worker
Apr ‘23 - Now
Various Companies

Recruitment Advisor
May ‘22 - Mar ‘23
The National Gallery

• Managed hiring manager relationships: conducting vacancy kick-off meetings, advising on advertising strategies, timelines, and best practices, and providing support throughout the process. • Monitored and edited job descriptions and role criteria to comply with employment and equality law. • Acted as HR lead for a re-design of applicant marketing materials. • Designed and supported with interview and shortlisting assessments; sat on multiple panels, providing candidates with effective and timely feedback. • Conducted salary benchmarking. • Sourced, assessed, and liaised with job boards, recruitment agencies, and advertising partners. • Designed candidate experience training presentation • Delegated tasks to Recruitment Administrator & HR Assistant • Represented the Gallery at career fairs.

People Operations Coordinator
Oct ‘21 - Apr ‘22
Southbank Centre

• Entered new joiners onto HR and payroll system. • Owned handover administration from recruitment to People Operations • Supported with payroll processes. • Completed DBS applications according to guidelines including documentation verification. • Created and delivered internal job change paperwork. • Provided employment and life administration references. • Completed contracts of employment. • Supported with project administration and delivery.

Front of House Performance Staff
Nov ‘20 - Aug ‘21
Nimax Theatres Ltd

Visitor Experience Host
Nov ‘19 - Oct ‘20
Southbank Centre

Permanent contract ended due to COVID

Recruitment Coordinator
Jan ‘19 - Jun ‘19
Compass Group

Partnered with culinary team in placement of culinary workforce of approx. 450 Liaised with hospitality agencies and culinary schools to backfill roles. Interviewed candidates across a range of disciplines Completed Right to Work and referencing

Staffing Assistant & Recruitment Resourcer
Sep ‘17 - Oct ‘18
Berkeley Scott

Liaised with personnel at client venues including Goldsmiths Hall and Wembley for on-site staffing and check-in. Increased intake, including telephone, in person interviews, conducted on- boarding sessions. Took ownership of pre-event staffing levels for Jockey Club London and Wembley.

Professional development
Sep ‘16 - Aug ‘17
Career Break

Pursuing Master’s degree

Entertainment Recruitment Coordinator
May ‘16 - Sep ‘16
Kru Talent International

Matchday Bar Manager
Mar ‘15 - May ‘16
Crystal Palace Football Club

Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
City, University of London
‘16 - ‘17
Master of Arts (MA)
University of Essex
‘09 - ‘12
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
London, UK