Rick Key

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  • United States
  • Executive search and selection
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership assessment and development
  • Talent mapping and market intelligence
  • Employer branding at executive level
  • HR analytics and reporting
  • Use of Applicant Tracking Recruiting Systems
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Talent Sourcing & Recruitment
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • ATS and CRM management
  • English

Accomplished Executive Talent Strategist with extensive experience in leadership hiring and global talent sourcing. Proven track record in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier executive talent across diverse industries and international markets. Expert in building robust talent pipelines, designing strategic workforce plans, and partnering with C-suite leaders to align talent acquisition... with organizational goals. Skilled at navigating complex search processes, leveraging market intelligence, and driving impactful hiring decisions that strengthen leadership teams and foster organizational growth. Recognized for a consultative approach, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, competitive environments. more

  • Senior Manager Leadership Recruitment at   Ibex global  
  • August, 2021 -
  • Director of Talent Acquisition at   SUTHERLAND  
  • May, 2013 -
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  • United States
  • Recruiting
  • interviewing
  • Offer/Salary Negotiations

Recruited in Tech, Healthcare and Life Sciences

  • Senior Recruiter at   Zymergen  
  • January, 2022 - August, 2023
  • Technical Recruiter at   S&A Associates  
  • February, 2018 - April, 2021
  • Healthcare Recruiter at   Power Personnel  
  • August, 2016 - February, 2018
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  • United States, Jacksonville
  • Administration
  • Business Development
  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Recruiting
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Office Management
  • Marketing
  • Contracts
  • Education/Training
  • United States, Hertford
  • Management
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • SEO
  • United States
  • Administration
  • Customer service
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Office management
  • Recruiting
  • Teaching
  • United States, Minneapolis
  • Management
  • English
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Media relations
  • Teaching and management
  • United States, Pecos
  • English
  • Sales
  • Recruiting
  • United States, New York
  • Education
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • Sales
  • Teaching
  • United States, Parker
  • Education
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • Teaching
  • musician
  • Music Composition
  • vocalist
  • Leads the choir tenor section and cantors
  • United States, Peoria
  • Administration
  • Customer service
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Recruiting
  • Teaching
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  • United States, Fremont
  • Recruiting
  • IT
  • HR
  • United States, Norristown
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • United States, The Bronx
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Recruiting
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  • United States, Cleveland
  • Management
  • Recruiting
  • Sales
  • Teaching
  • United States, Washington
  • Administration
  • Education
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • Pastoral ministry  at   Nyack college  
  • September, 2008 - May, 2013
  • United States, San Francisco
  • Administration
  • Banking
  • Customer service
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Office management
  • Recruiting
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • Swahili

👋 Hi, I'm Nikunj Upadhyay — Your Go-To Expert in Administrative Management, Payroll, and Customer Operations With 21+ years of global, cross-industry experience, I specialize in streamlining administrative workflows, optimizing payroll systems, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring regulatory compliance. From hospitality to telecom to manufacturing, I bring a strategic,... solutions-driven mindset that helps businesses scale efficiently while staying people-focused. 🔧 What I Bring to the Table 🏨 Hospitality & Front Desk Operations: Currently managing The European Hostel in San Francisco (76-bed facility), I lead daily front desk functions, guest relations, audits, inventory, and security. I ensure every guest encounter is smooth, efficient, and memorable. 💰 Payroll & Financial Operations: Hands-on expertise in payroll processing, tax/VAT compliance, reconciliation, and reporting using tools like SAGE Pastel, Tally ERP, and custom MIS dashboards. 🧑‍💼 HR & Talent Acquisition: Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and staff training—helping companies like AAA IT Solutions attract, retain, and grow top talent. 📞 Customer Service Leadership: At Vodafone, I managed high-volume customer escalations, resolved complex billing issues, and coached support teams—all while exceeding key performance metrics. 🌟 Career Highlights ✅ Awarded “Star of the Year” for exceptional initiative and operational impact ✅ Reduced operational waste through eco-friendly inventory and disposal systems ✅ Flawlessly executed cross-border import/export documentation and internal audits ✅ Managed $5,000+ average nightly revenue with zero discrepancies in audit reports 💡 Why Connect with Me? I’m passionate about bringing clarity to chaos—whether that’s optimizing a payroll system, resolving a customer issue, or designing efficient front desk processes. With fluency in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Swahili, and more, I thrive in multicultural, fast-paced environments. If you’re looking to improve your team’s performance, streamline operations, or lead with integrity—I’m here for it. 📬 Let’s Collaborate: Drop me a DM or email at upadhyay.nikunj0701@gmail.com #FrontDeskManager #AdministrativeExcellence #PayrollProfessional #CustomerExperience #ProcessImprovement #BilingualProfessional #Leadership #OperationalExcellence more

  • United States, Montgomery
  • Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Office management
  • Recruiting
  • System administration
  • HR
  • United States, Fairburn
  • United States, Pasadena
  • Administration
  • Business Development
  • Management
  • Project Management
  • Recruiting
  • United States, Kansas City
  • Administration
  • Education
  • Recruiting
  • Teaching
  • Teaching courses in Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, Dance History, Pilates, Contemporary Partnering, Acting for Dancers, Dance Composition