Carmel Stephen
About Carmel Stephen
Carmel Stephen is a Global Recruitment Manager with extensive experience in international recruitment, particularly in the drilling and engineering sectors. She has built a strong reputation for her skills in direct selling, market development, and relationship building throughout her career.
Work at Nabors Industries
Carmel Stephen has served as the Global Recruitment Manager at Nabors Industries since 2008. Based in Dubai, U.A.E, she has been responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and operations for the company. Her role involves managing recruitment for international operations, which includes several start-up projects. With over 16 years of experience in this position, she has developed a strong understanding of the drilling sector and the specific recruitment needs associated with it.
Education and Expertise
Carmel Stephen studied at Hilton Academy in Aberdeen, UK, where she gained foundational knowledge relevant to her career. She also attended Gordon Schools in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, UK. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in recruitment, particularly in the engineering sector, has equipped her with strong skills in direct selling, market identification, and development.
Background in Recruitment
Carmel Stephen has a robust background in recruitment, particularly in the drilling and engineering sectors. Before her tenure at Nabors Industries, she worked as an International Recruitment Consultant at Roevin Management Services for six years, focusing on engineering and technical recruitment. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Business Development/Customer Services Consultant at Aberdeen Appointments Agency from 1996 to 2001, where she further honed her recruitment skills.
Experience in the Drilling Sector
With six years of experience in the drilling sector, Carmel Stephen has managed recruitment for various international operations. Her expertise includes overseeing recruitment for large engineering projects with major operators. This experience has allowed her to build strong relationships within the industry and develop a reputation as an effective team player.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to her current role, Carmel Stephen worked at Aberdeen Journals as a Telesales Supervisor from 1991 to 1996. This five-year position provided her with valuable experience in sales and customer interaction, which has contributed to her recruitment management skills. Her diverse career path has enabled her to develop a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of recruitment and business development.