Kerry Harvey
About Kerry Harvey
Kerry Harvey is a Senior Tech Recruiter currently employed at Backbase in Amsterdam. With a diverse background in both culinary arts and recruitment, Harvey has held various roles in tech recruitment and hospitality across multiple locations.
Work at Backbase
Kerry Harvey currently serves as a Senior Tech Recruiter at Backbase, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she focuses on recruiting talent for technology roles within the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked at Backbase as a Tech & Product Design Recruiter from 2022 to 2024, where she contributed to the recruitment of design professionals. Her extensive experience in recruitment at Backbase highlights her expertise in identifying and attracting skilled candidates in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Backbase, Kerry worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Bitpanda for two months in 2023. She also held the position of Product Design Recruiter at Orange Quarter in 2021 for four months. Additionally, she spent three years at Chef Recruiters from 2018 to 2021, focusing on recruitment within the culinary sector. Her diverse recruitment background has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in various hiring environments.
Culinary Background
Kerry has a strong culinary background, having worked as a Chef De Partie at several establishments. She was employed at Chapter One Restaurant in County Dublin for seven months in 2016 and later at Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa for five months in the same year. In 2017, she worked at Nita Lake Lodge in British Columbia for three months. This experience in the culinary field complements her recruitment expertise, particularly in the hospitality sector.
Education and Qualifications
Kerry's educational background includes studies at Wesley College in Dublin, where she achieved her Junior Certificate from 2009 to 2012. She then attended The Institute of Education, obtaining her Leaving Certificate from 2012 to 2014. Furthering her education, she studied at Technological University Dublin, earning a Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts in 2015. This combination of education has provided her with a solid foundation in both culinary arts and recruitment.
Personal Interests and Contributions
Kerry actively explores new eateries around the world, reflecting her passion for food and culinary experiences. She also contributes to a London start-up, www.joinrassa.com, by developing new recipes. Additionally, she hosts workshops that emphasize the importance of candidate experience in recruitment, showcasing her commitment to enhancing the hiring process.