Kristen Blum
About Kristen Blum
Kristen Blum is a Senior Recruiter at Americold Logistics, LLC., with extensive experience in recruitment and account management across various companies. She has worked in roles ranging from Customer Operations Specialist at The Clorox Company to Senior Corporate Recruiter at Instacart, demonstrating a strong background in creating sourcing strategies and enhancing candidate experiences.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
Kristen Blum serves as a Senior Recruiter at Americold Logistics, LLC., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting top talent to meet the company's operational needs. Her responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies and enhancing candidate experiences, working closely with HR business partners and business leaders to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Kristen Blum held several positions in recruitment. She worked as a Senior Corporate Recruiter at Instacart from 2021 to 2022 and as a Senior Recruiter at Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG for a brief period in 2023. Additionally, she served as a Principal Recruiter at Ownwell from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior Recruiter and Team Engagement Manager at VaVa Virtual Assistants from 2020 to 2021. Her diverse experience in recruitment has equipped her with skills in candidate engagement and strategic sourcing.
Background in Customer Operations and Account Management
Kristen Blum has a background in customer operations and account management, having worked at The Clorox Company as a Customer Operations Specialist from 2015 to 2017 and as a Customer Operations Analyst from 2017 to 2018. She also held the role of Account Manager at Kforce from 2013 to 2014 and worked as a Client Development Manager at LocumConnections from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with valuable insights into client relations and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Blum earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Elon University. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment and operations, allowing her to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders. She has developed a strong understanding of sourcing strategies and enhancing candidate experiences, which are essential in her current role.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Passion for Start-Ups
Kristen Blum has a passion for start-ups and entrepreneurship. She values resourcefulness and adaptability, traits that are crucial in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Her experience in various roles has allowed her to thrive in challenging situations, particularly in recruitment, sales, and account management.