Catharina Hanko - Freelance Headhunter

Q: Where is Catharina based?

Catharina is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Catharina speak?

Catharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Catharina have?

Catharina has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Catharina has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Catharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Catharina's latest experience?

Catharina's most recent position is Freelance Headhunter at Scout 24 AG .

Q: What companies has Catharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Catharina has worked for Scout 24 AG , Berlin Brands Group , Hankoconsulting , and HoffmannGastrock .

Q: Which industries is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Manufacturing . Catharina also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Marketing , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Research and Development .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

1 month

Freelance Headhunter

Scout 24 AG

Active sourcing for a project for one particular role
Market research
Qualification interviews with potential candidates

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 6 months

Freelance Senior Recruiter

Berlin Brands Group

Interim internal recruiting in the field of marketing, product and M&A
Solely responsible for the build up of the M&A team
Close exchange with hiring managers to identify needs
Responsible for the entire recruitment process
Supported the company during the process of achieving unicorn status

Aug 2018 - Present

7 years 10 months

Headhunter/ Recruiter

Hankoconsulting

Primary recruiting senior-level employees for consultancies, start-ups and mid-size companies
Headhunting for mid and senior level positions for a broad range of industries
Strong international experience in United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, China, Australia, United States
Supporting clients along the entire recruiting process

Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

3 years

Freelance Headhunter

HoffmannGastrock

Active sourcing with focus on director and partner level for strategy and big four consulting firms
Managing the contact between clients and applicants

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

10 months

Consultant

HoffmannGastrock

Recruiting of specialists and executives in an international context
Responsible for entire recruitment process from conducting interviews to keeping close contact with clients
Focus on finance and IT positions within the financial services sector and for consultancies

Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

11 months

HR Generalist

BOSSfire

Recruitment for raw material industry
Administrative tasks

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

3 months

Marketing Assistant

Capture Media GmbH

Customer contact in regards to different media campaigns
Administrative tasks such as developing a customer database
Creation of monthly newsletter

Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

10 months

Trip around the world

Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

2 months

Research Intern

Landesinstitut für Arbeitsgestaltung (LIA)

Research and gathering of relevant data regarding the effect of multiple factors on work related stress
Data analysis using SPSS and R in preparation for conducting the master thesis

Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

11 months

Gap Year

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Tourism.

Professional Services

Retail

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources.

Human Resources

Summary

Highly ambitioned headhunter/recruiter with several years of experience in an international and multicultural environment.

Primary recruiting senior-level employees for consultancies, start-ups and mid-size companies.

Strong international experience (i.a. United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, China, Australia, United States).

Skills

Greenhouse
Lever
Microsoft Office
Social Competence
Team Work
Communication Skills
Time Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

Maastricht University

Master of Science, Work and organizational psychology · Work and organizational psychology · Maastricht, Netherlands

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

Bath Spa University

War psychology · Bath, United Kingdom

Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

Maastricht University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and neuroscience · Psychology and neuroscience · Maastricht, Netherlands

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Dutch Language Certificate B2

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Professional Services 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 7 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Headhunter, Freelance Senior Recruiter, Headhunter/ Recruiter

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2022

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Catharina based?

Catharina is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Catharina speak?

Catharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Catharina have?

Catharina has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Catharina has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Catharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Catharina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Catharina would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Headhunter, Freelance Senior Recruiter, Headhunter/ Recruiter.

What is Catharina's latest experience?

Catharina's most recent position is Freelance Headhunter at Scout 24 AG.

What companies has Catharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Catharina has worked for Scout 24 AG, Berlin Brands Group, Hankoconsulting, and HoffmannGastrock.

Which industries is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Manufacturing. Catharina also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Which business areas is Catharina most experienced in?

Catharina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Catharina worked in recently?

Catharina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Research and Development.

What is Catharina's education?

Catharina holds a Master in Work and organizational psychology from Maastricht University and a Bachelor in Psychology and neuroscience from Maastricht University.

Does Catharina have any certificates?

Catharina has 1 certificate: Dutch Language Certificate B2.

What is the availability of Catharina?

Catharina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Catharina?

Catharina's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.