Elena Kokhanovski
About Elena Kokhanovski
Elena Kokhanovski is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources. She has worked for various organizations, including Charlie Health, ZipRecruiter, and Dress for Success Worldwide-West, and holds multiple academic qualifications in human resources and international studies.
Work at Charlie Health
Elena Kokhanovski serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Charlie Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages a diverse recruitment portfolio that includes positions in Revenue Cycle Management, GTM, Marketing, Finance, Clinical Group Facilitators, Therapists, and Talent Acquisition. She partners with over 10 Hiring Managers in the GTM organization to achieve hiring goals of 5-8 hires per month. Elena conducts more than 30 recruiter phone screens weekly to enhance the recruitment process and has successfully reduced the average time to hire from 43 days to 27 days through effective recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Elena Kokhanovski accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. She worked at ZipRecruiter in multiple capacities, including Associate, Talent Acquisition, and HR Recruiting Coordinator, from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Corporate Recruiter at Data Analysis Incorporated from 2020 to 2021 and as a Recruiter at Compass from 2021 to 2022. Her early career included roles such as Program Coordinator at Dress for Success Worldwide-West and Employment Specialist at Chrysalis Los Angeles.
Education and Expertise
Elena Kokhanovski has a strong educational background in human resources and international studies. She is currently studying at UCLA, where she is pursuing a Human Resources Management Certificate. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, focusing on Conflict, Security, and Anti-Trafficking. Her undergraduate studies include Global and International Studies and Slavic Studies at UC Santa Barbara. Additionally, she has achieved a Language Certificate from St. Petersburg State University and participated in a Semester at Sea program at the University of Virginia.
Internship and Early Career
Elena Kokhanovski began her career with various internships that provided foundational experience in the field. In 2013, she worked as a Policy Intern at Peace Over Violence for two months. In 2014, she held two roles: Employment Services Intern at Chrysalis Los Angeles for two months and Employment Specialist for five months. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of employment services and recruitment strategies, shaping her subsequent career in talent acquisition.
Recruitment Strategies and Training
In her role at Charlie Health, Elena Kokhanovski leads training sessions focused on best practices for using Greenhouse, a recruitment software. This initiative aims to enhance data integrity and knowledge within the Talent Acquisition department. Her expertise in recruitment strategies has been instrumental in streamlining processes and improving hiring efficiency, demonstrating her commitment to effective talent acquisition practices.