Jason Ralph Wicks
's-Hertogenbosch,Netherlands
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist and Development Trainer with 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, training and development program design, and HR systems optimisation. Proven track record of recruiting 150+ professionals annually, designing comprehensive training programs, and implementing recruitment process improvements that increased efficiency by 30%. Currently based in 's-Hertogenbosch with full Dutch work authorisation, seeking to leverage international recruitment expertise and training capabilities to support Dutch organisations in building future-ready teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Consultant (Part-time, Ongoing)
Healthy Life Cape Town
Cape Town
03.2020 - Current
- Strategic Operations: Oversee key operational functions including client liaison, product maintenance, and brand development
- Process Improvement: Implemented improved stocking procedures and reporting systems,resulting in 20% efficiency gains
- Data Analysis: Provide comprehensive sales data reports and market analysis to support strategic decision-making
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Teach The Nation
Cape Town
04.2021 - 02.2025
- Recruitment Leadership: Successfully recruited on average 150+ teachers since 2022/2023 academic year, managing end-to-end processes from sourcing to onboarding
- Process Optimisation: Redesigned internal and external recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined interview procedures and filtering strategies
- Training Program Development: Created and delivered Graduate Training and Development Program covering job readiness, interview skills, CV building, and career counselling
- Systems Implementation: Led 360-degree analysis of hiring processes, resulting in departmental restructuring and improved recruitment efficiency
- Partnership Management: Collaborated with major organisations including Apple, Amazon, EY, and Madrihna Trust Fund for graduate placement programs, and training and development
- Policy Development: Formalised recruitment policies, redesigned interview scripts, competency frameworks, and psychometric analysis tools
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Country Manager)
Initiate International
Johannesburg
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Multi-role Management: Simultaneously managed recruitment for 15+ open positions across various industries and seniority levels
- Client Relationship Management: Maintained relationships with 20+ corporate clients, ensuring 95% client satisfaction rate
- Database Management: Developed and maintained comprehensive candidate database, improving candidate matching efficiency by 40%
- Business Development: Generated new client relationships through targeted outreach, expanding client portfolio by 30%
- Full-cycle Recruitment: Managed complete recruitment process from job specification creation to final offer negotiations
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Resource Consulting
Durban
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Candidate Sourcing: Sourced and vetted 200+ candidate profiles monthly using multiple recruitment platforms and networking strategies
- Interview Coordination: Conducted structured interviews via Zoom and face-to-face, achieving 80% interview-to-recruitment conversion rate
- Client Support: Created formatted CVs and managed client specifications, maintaining strong post-placement candidate relationships
- Market Development: Expanded client base through cold calling and targeted advertising campaigns
HR Intern
Travel Tractions
Cape Town
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Specialized in SEO, Google Analytics, and WordPress content creation for recruitment marketing
- Managed applicant screening, CV vetting, and conducted final-stage interviews for junior positions
- Streamlined application processes, reducing processing time by 15%
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Psychology and Industrial Psychology
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2016
Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of South Africa – UNISA
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2017 - 01.2018
TEFL Certification - Teaching English to Foreign Learners
i-to-i TEFL
South Africa 03.2019 - 03.2019
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- HRIS platforms and database management
- Psychometric assessment tools
- Interview management systems
- Digital Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
Recruitment & HR Systems:
Software & Platforms:
- Google Workspace
- Social Media Management
- Adobe Creative Suite (Basic)
- CRM systems and client management platforms
- Video conferencing
- Collaboration tools and project management platforms
- SEO and Google Analytics (Basic)
Digital Communication:
Accomplishments
- Recruitment Excellence: Successfully recruited 150+ professionals in the educational sector with an over 95% retention rate within a 4-month timeframe
- Training Impact: Developed and delivered training programs that improved graduate job-readiness scores by 40%
- Process Innovation: Implemented recruitment process improvements resulting in 30% efficiency gains and reduced time-to-hire
- International Experience: 5+ years working across African and remote international markets
- Dutch Integration: Currently residing in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, with full work authorisation
- Continuous Learning: Actively studying Dutch and familiarising with local employment law and practices
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Country Manager)
Initiate International
09.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Teach The Nation
04.2021 - 02.2025
Business Consultant (Part-time, Ongoing)
Healthy Life Cape Town
03.2020 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Resource Consulting
03.2020 - 09.2021
HR Intern
Travel Tractions
06.2019 - 12.2019
TEFL Certification - Teaching English to Foreign Learners
i-to-i TEFL
03.2019 - 03.2019
Honours - Industrial Psychology
University of South Africa – UNISA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Psychology and Industrial Psychology
University of Cape Town
01.2014 - 12.2016
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