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Cata S.

Senior Recruiter | Talent Expert | HR Leader | Career Strategist

🎯 I turn human potential into business profit through scalable Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Systems, creating high-profit Hiring strategies that allow your people to thrive and your organization to excel. With a proven track record of scaling multicultural teams across 35+ countries for high-growth startups, I leverage my methodology to guarantee precision and transform talent into a dynamic engine that drives sustainable value. 🚀 🧭 How I Work My core superpower is Strategic Talent Allocation. I systematically align your business functions with the specific human talent that enables them to generate maximum impact. By mapping your strategic goals against your human capital requirements, I ensure that every hire is perfectly positioned to drive sustained performance and agility. This methodology is built on four core pillars: Data-Driven Precision, AI-First Mindset, Skills-Based Approach, and Human-Enjoyed Journeys. By applying this engine, I ensure every hire is structured exactly where they will thrive and drive business growth. The result is an organization where strategy translates instantly into action, friction disappears, and profit becomes a natural state of operation. ⛰️ What I Deliver I build the infrastructure for a thriving, high-performance organization through five core strategic products designed to turn talent into a primary driver of business value: 01 | Signature Skills Taxonomy: A tailored matrix identifying the high-value behaviors and skills required to take your talent strategy to the next level. 02 | Internal Optimization Plan: A human capital assessment uncovering hidden potential to position your talent where it generates the highest business value. 03 | Global Sourcing Map: A strategic ecosystem analysis identifying ideal talent hubs to ensure cost-effective acquisition across multicultural markets. 04 | Talent Attraction Engine: 360° employer branding and recruitment marketing that transforms your identity to captivate top-tier talent. 05 | Execution Blueprint: An operational roadmap that standardizes your hiring processes to build a durable, scalable performance engine. 📊 Key Results Obtained These results are the outcome of installing precision hiring systems for fast-growing startups on a global scale: * 70%+ Reduction in Time-to-Hire | Transformed manual processes into a high-performance engine delivering results in 4–14 days (down from 12 weeks). * 80%+ Reduction in Time-to-Interview | Accelerated the talent funnel to reach first interviews within 24–36 hours (down from 2 weeks). * 60%+ Budget Optimization | Leveraged precise resource allocation to significantly reduce recruiting and operational costs. * 40%+ Execution Speed | Removed operational bottlenecks by clarifying roles and driving stakeholder alignment. * 3x Stronger Team Performance | Verified improvement in organizational output across fast-paced, high-stakes environments. * 95% Applicant Satisfaction | Enhanced the candidate experience to ensure a high-integrity, human-enjoyed journey. * 600+ Strategic Hires | Delivered multicultural teams across 35+ countries to drive global impact. 🤝 Who I partner with I work with forward-thinking leaders who are ready to move beyond "traditional HR" and clear the Hiring Fog. If you are currently operating without a clear view of the specific skills driving your success—or if reactive hiring is creating friction in your growth—I am here to help. I partner with companies that want to build a scalable, profit-driving human engine that aligns perfectly with their vision. Ready to align your talent with your strategy? Let’s talk.

🇨🇴Medellin, Colombia$60/hr100% JSS5.00 (12)Since Mar 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$8k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#2,138 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#13 / 4,578
Revenue, last 30 days
$9.9k

Last 6 months: $48k

World#1,483 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#11 / 4,578
Total earnings
$205k

Billed in all: $209k

World#14,737 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#90 / 4,578
Per project
$14k

$6.8k in the last 6 months

World#10,550 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#137 / 4,578
Projects, last 6 months
7
14% fixed86% hourly
World#28,826 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#183 / 4,578
Projects in all
15

Across 16 contracts

13% fixed87% hourly
World#161,377 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#876 / 4,578

Earnings, last 30 days

$209k+$9.9k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$195k$200k$205k$210kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.34% in Staff Recruitment & Management

Top 1% in 10 of 15 skills, ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 2Candidate Recommendation231 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.87%
  2. 3People Management554 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.54%
  3. 3HR & Recruiting Software526 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.57%
  4. 3Candidate Management436 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.69%
  5. #4Candidate Interview Consulting124 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 3%
  6. #5Staff Recruitment & Management1,476 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.34%
  7. #5Candidate Evaluation523 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 0.96%
  8. #5Recruiting Process Consulting353 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #1Top 1%