Karen Bello

Recruiter
8years of work
4years in recruiting
2languages at B2 and above
C1English

Overview

Senior recruiter with full-cycle hiring experience for U.S. and LATAM roles, covering sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate pipeline management. Also has customer support and supervisory experience, and worked in bilingual hiring contexts conducting English-language interviews. Uses recruitment and productivity tools including ATS/CRM and collaboration platforms to streamline hiring workflows.
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Timeline

Internal Recruiter & Office Administrator · Junior
Southern Showers · Contractor
Feb 2026 to Present 9 Months Partially remote
Managed full-cycle recruiting for U.S. and LATAM roles across multiple departments, including job postings, screening calls, and candidate pipeline coordination. Partnered with the CEO and hiring managers to share hiring insights and recommend candidates. Supported client accounts by handling inquiries and maintaining relationships, and processed payroll while keeping employee and HR records up to date.
Recruiter (Freelance) · Middle
EUTALENTS · Freelance
Feb 2026 to Aug 2026 6 Months Partially remote

Handled candidate pipeline management and interview coordination for a Europe-based recruiting agency serving Nordics clients. Specialized in sourcing and interviewing hairdressing talent across multiple European locations. Coordinated hiring progress with agency teams while supporting end-to-end candidate selection.

Senior Recruiter (Staffing) · Lead
TalentCaddy · Full-Time
Jul 2025 to Dec 2025 5 Months Partially remote
Led sourcing and interview workflows for U.S. civil and structural engineering roles. Recruited candidates aligned with infrastructure, building, and public works projects and coordinated with candidates and internal hiring teams on fit. Conducted screening and reference checks to present candidates matching both technical requirements and overall suitability.
Recruiter (Staffing) · Lead
Brave New World Services · Full-Time
Aug 2024 to Jun 2025 10 Months Partially remote
Managed full-cycle recruitment for U.S. clients, focused on construction and accounting roles. Sourced candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools, then ran technical and non-technical interviews plus reference checks. Prepared candidates for executive and hiring manager interviews and managed client follow-ups to keep pipelines moving efficiently.
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Bilingual Recruiter (Staffing) · Lead
H&CO Global Advisors Co. · Full-Time
Jan 2022 to Aug 2024 2 Years 7 Months Partially remote
Performed end-to-end recruiting for U.S. and LATAM clients in construction, accounting, and finance. Conducted English-language interviews to assess technical knowledge and soft skills, and helped launch the Colombian recruitment division while expanding operations across Argentina, Mexico, and Ecuador. Sourced candidates via job boards and managed applicant tracking workflows using PCRecruiter, Teamtailor, and Trello.
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Trello
Customer Service Representative / Supervisor · Middle
Sitel de Colombia · Full-Time
Apr 2018 to Dec 2021 3 Years 8 Months Partially remote
Handled high volumes of customer communication for U.S.-based clients across calls, chats, and email while documenting issues and resolutions accurately. As a supervisor, performed quality assurance reviews for compliance, clarity, and correctness. Trained agents on communication standards and improved adherence to service and documentation requirements.
Universidad EAN
Bachelor's Degree · Modern Languages
2020 Bogotá, Colombia

Technical skills

AI/ML
ChatGPT
Gemini
Copilot
Analytics
Microsoft Excel

Job preferences

Work permits
Colombia
Citizenship
Colombia
Salary
from $20k per year
Employment type
Full-Time
Locations
Bogotá, New York
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