José Ramón Bravo

A UK-based search and intelligence services firm, with offices in London, Manchester, New York, and Hong Kong. They help organisations attract global talent by providing Executive Search and Intelligence services that use the power of information to deliver business advantage. Armstrong Craven is part of Work Group plc, the AIM-listed HR Consultancy Service Group.

A Spanish intellectual property consultancy (trademarks, patents, copyright, internet domains), with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. Historically a sequel of prestigious intellectual property brand Isern.

A world's premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness. The firm operates from principal business centres in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Website: www.heidrick.com
Based in Madrid, my functions include:
• Executive search consultancy, specializing in chief executive, board member and senior-level management search assignments for a wide variety of clients.
• Providing service and expertise to deliver leadership solutions for clients, and building strong leadership teams through relationships with clients and individuals worldwide.
• Serving clients in a broad leadership advisory role.

Catenon is an innovative European recruitment firm with offices in Madrid, Paris, and Amsterdam. It is characterized by its extensive use of technology and a unique methodology. It specializes in global search, operating all over the world. Website: www.catenon.com
Based in Madrid, my functions included:
• Sourcing candidates from various countries and industries, using a wide range of sources, which include database searches and advertising.
• Writing job descriptions and specifications.
• Personal competency-based interviews of candidates, by both telephone and video conference.
• Language testing (at both oral and written levels).
• Building relationships with both clients and candidates, including follow-up calls, visits, and satisfaction surveys.

Ajilon (currently Adecco HCS) is a division of Adecco Group, the largest human resources services company in the world. Ajilon is a global leader in managed services, consulting and specialized recruiting throughout the world and provides integrated HR solutions. Website: www.adecco.com
Based in Madrid, my functions included the following:
• HR Consultant (Job descriptions and analyses, Compensation and salary surveys, training courses planning). Consultancy projects for a wide range of top companies.
• Recruitment Consultant in language testing.
• Translation of contracts, reports, and proposals (Spanish, French, English, Italian).
• Negotiation and commercial relationships with clients and foreign suppliers.
• Conferences and presentations at various fora (Universities, business meetings, etc.)

BSCH (an acronym that stands for Banco Santander Central Hispano) is a major Spanish bank.
Website: www.gruposantander.es
Based in Madrid, Spain, I was a Financial Advisor serving clients in a variety of banking products.

BBVA (an acronym that stands for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) is a major Spanish bank.
Website: www.bbva.es
Based in Barcelona province, I was a Financial advisor at several offices, giving financial advice to both natural persons and legal entities on all types of banking services.