Rita Walstrom
About Rita Walstrom
Rita Walstrom is a Principal Global Recruiter at AtriCure, Inc., where she manages the full cycle recruiting process for various roles and leads diversity initiatives. She has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked in the medical industry and held various positions over two decades.
Work at AtriCure
Rita Walstrom has served as Principal Global Recruiter at AtriCure, Inc. since 2018. In this role, she manages the full cycle recruiting process for various functions, including Research & Development, Regulatory, Clinical, Scientific Affairs, and Product Marketing. She previously held the position of Senior Recruiter at AtriCure from 2015 to 2018. Walstrom works cross-functionally across different geographic locations to enhance the candidate experience and leads initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Rita Walstrom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Studies with an emphasis on Speech Communications from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and recruitment, which she applies in her current role at AtriCure. Walstrom also mentors and coaches recruitment team members, sharing her knowledge of the recruitment process, sourcing strategies, and offer negotiations.
Professional Background
Before joining AtriCure, Rita Walstrom accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. She worked as a Contract Recruiter at Medtronic for six months in 2004-2005. From 2006 to 2015, she was a Senior Consultant Recruiter at The Walstrom Group, Inc., specializing in the medical industry. Additionally, she served as a Recruiter at Carlson Companies from 2000 to 2006, further building her recruitment skills and industry knowledge.
Achievements in Recruitment
Rita Walstrom has made significant contributions to recruitment practices at AtriCure, particularly in shaping sourcing strategies and developing future talent pipelines. Her leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives has focused on building and leveraging technical and professional associations to enhance recruitment efforts. Walstrom's commitment to mentoring and coaching has also strengthened the capabilities of her recruitment team.