Francis Grace Isuga
Professional Summary
Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner with 10+ years of global recruitment experience
supporting startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations across Europe, UK, US, Middle East, and
APAC. Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, technical talent sourcing, stakeholder management, and
global hiring strategies. Proven ability to build strong candidate pipelines and successfully place talent
in Engineering, Web3, FinTech, Gaming, and high-growth tech environments.
Core Competencies
Technical Recruitment • Talent Sourcing • Full-Cycle Recruitment (360°) • Stakeholder Management
• Client Coordination • Candidate Screening • Salary Negotiation • Employer Branding • Recruitment
Strategy • Onboarding • HR Consulting • Workforce Planning
Recruitment Tools & Technologies
ATS & HR Systems:
Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Dynamics HR, Taleo, Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, Teamtailor,
Greenhouse, BambooHR
Tools & Platforms:
LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoho
Communication:
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, Skype, WhatsApp, RingCentral
Professional Experience
Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner
juucy | Berlin, Germany | Mar 2024 – Present
• Partner with tech startups and scale-ups across Germany to recruit engineering and technology
professionals
• Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate
delivery
• Conduct technical screening calls and coordinate with hiring managers on hiring strategies
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand tech roles
Head Recruiter (Freelance)
Worldwide Placement Ltd | London, UK | Sep 2013 – Mar 2024
• Lead recruitment for tech and non-tech roles across global markets
• Source and place candidates across US, Canada, Europe, UK, Middle East, and APAC
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client consultation to candidate placement
• Support international companies in building remote and global teams
Agency Partner / Senior Technical Recruiter
Bluestorm Ltd | London, UK | Dec 2022 – Oct 2024
• Recruited executive, senior, mid-level, and junior talent within the Web3 ecosystem
• Delivered hires across DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, Gaming, and FinTech sectors
• Managed client relationships and candidate pipelines for high-growth tech startups
HR & Recruitment Consultant (Project-Based)
SquadX | Sydney, Australia | Dec 2021 – May 2022
• Supported startup client in developing HR policies and recruitment processes
• Delivered end-to-end recruitment for Agile product teams
In-House Recruiter (Project-Based)
Drop Zero Digital | Brighton, UK | Dec 2021 – Feb 2022
• Built an internal team for a fast-growing email marketing startup
• Hired Account Managers, Graphic Designers, and Virtual Assistants
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Bluestorm Ltd | London, UK | Jan 2021 – Sep 2021
• Recruited senior and technical professionals for gaming, sportsbook, and tech companies
• Conducted candidate sourcing, screening calls, and client coordination
Quality Team Member / Proofreader (Part-Time)
Verbit | New York, USA | Feb 2020 – Feb 2023
• Evaluated transcription quality for AI-powered speech recognition platform
• Conducted quality assurance for annotators, editors, and proofers
Recruitment Administrator (Contract)
Agile Search Ltd | London, UK | Oct 2020 – May 2021
• Administered Zoho Recruit ATS database
• Provided sourcing support for Rec-to-Rec recruitment consultants
HR & Recruitment Consultant
Wolf International | London, UK | Mar 2015 – Sep 2015
• Supported development of recruitment operations for a startup consulting firm
Earlier Career
Emirates Link Maltauro LLC – Document Controller
Abu Dhabi, UAE | 2011
Drilling & Grouting Services LLC – Executive Secretary
Dubai, UAE | 2007 – 2011
Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs – Administrative Assistant II
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1995 – 2006
Education
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Languages
English — C2 Proficient
Interests
Self-development • Travel • Fitness • Food • Tenpin Bowling
