Maggie Umnikova Assoc. Cipd
About Maggie Umnikova Assoc. Cipd
Maggie Umnikova is a Human Resources Associate and Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in recruitment and customer relationship management. Currently at M-KOPA, she focuses on hiring tech talent to support the company's growth in Africa.
Work at M-KOPA
Maggie Umnikova currently serves as a Human Resources Associate & Talent Acquisition at M-KOPA, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she is responsible for hiring and developing tech talent, contributing to M-KOPA's goal of reaching over 20 million customers in Africa and unlocking over $7 billion of credit by 2026. Previously, she worked as the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at M-KOPA from 2022 to 2023, where she focused on sourcing and onboarding candidates.
Education and Expertise
Maggie Umnikova has an extensive educational background in business and economics. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Solent University in 2015 and another MBA from the Technical University of Sofia, which she completed in 2015. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of National and World Economy, achieved in 2009. Currently, she is pursuing a professional qualification in human resource management as a CIPD student.
Background
Maggie Umnikova has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different industries. She began her career at VIVACOM as a Customer Service representative from 2008 to 2011, followed by a position as an Account Manager from 2011 to 2013. Afterward, she worked as a Group Coordinator at Training Vision Ltd from 2015 to 2017 and as a Recruitment Consultant in Medical Devices & Digital Health at Stream Resourcing from 2019 to 2020. She also served as an ICT Apprenticeship Recruiter at PETA Training and Consultancy from 2021 to 2022.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maggie Umnikova has developed skills in customer relationship management, problem-solving, and business writing. These skills have enabled her to effectively source, interview, and onboard candidates in her roles. Her passion for connecting people with opportunities and helping them grow is evident in her work within the human resources field.