Kathleen Edquist
About Kathleen Edquist
Kathleen Edquist serves as the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing Search at Addison Group, where she has worked since 2015. She previously contributed to HireStrategy's success in becoming a top staffing firm in Washington, DC, and has a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland.
Work at Addison Group
Kathleen Edquist has been serving as the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing Search at Addison Group since 2015. In this role, she focuses on leading sales and marketing recruitment efforts, contributing to the firm's growth and reputation in the staffing industry. Based in Washington, DC, her tenure at Addison Group spans over nine years, during which she has played a significant role in shaping the company's approach to talent acquisition in the sales and marketing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Edquist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Maryland. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in research and analysis, which she applies in her professional roles. With extensive experience in recruitment and staffing, she has developed expertise in identifying and securing top talent for various organizations.
Background
Before joining Addison Group, Kathleen Edquist worked at Tangent Corporation as a Senior Executive Recruiter from 1999 to 2015. During her 16 years at Tangent Corporation, she honed her skills in executive recruitment, focusing on matching candidates with suitable positions in various industries. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent success in her current role.
Achievements
Kathleen Edquist was instrumental in HireStrategy's recognition as the No. 1 staffing firm in the Washington DC area. She contributed to the firm's acknowledgment as a 'Great Place to Work' by the Washington Business Journal and played a role in its designation as a 'Future 50' firm by Washington SmartCEO magazine. These achievements reflect her commitment to enhancing workplace culture and operational excellence in the staffing industry.