Katie Dennis
About Katie Dennis
Katie Dennis is a Professional Technical Recruiter at Brooksource in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she has worked since 2013. She specializes in recruiting for software engineering, application development, and systems engineering roles, while also focusing on instructional design and technical writing positions.
Work at Brooksource
Katie Dennis has been employed at Brooksource as a Professional Technical Recruiter since 2013. Over her 11 years in this role, she has developed a specialization in recruiting for various technical positions, including software engineering, application development, and systems engineering. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, she has contributed to the recruitment efforts for numerous companies, focusing on aligning candidates' skills and interests with the needs of employers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Brooksource, Katie Dennis worked as a Destination Management Intern at Rocky Mountain Connections in 2012 for two months. In this role, she gained experience in recruiting for network engineering and administration positions. Additionally, she served as an Independent Stylist at Stella & Dot from 2012 to 2013, where she further developed her skills in client relations and sales.
Education and Expertise
Katie Dennis earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her recruitment practices. She has expertise in sourcing talent for business intelligence, data warehousing, ERP/CRM implementation, and support roles.
Recruitment Philosophy
Katie Dennis advocates for a proactive approach in the recruitment process, emphasizing the importance of clarifying and following up to maintain visibility with candidates. She focuses on personalizing and humanizing relationships, believing that this approach fosters lasting connections. Additionally, she acknowledges challenges such as being ghosted during recruitment and offers advice on how to navigate these situations effectively.
Specializations in Recruitment
In her role as a recruiter, Katie Dennis specializes in various areas, including instructional design and technical writing roles. She also emphasizes the significance of matching candidates' skill sets and personal interests with job opportunities, such as pairing java developers who are sneaker enthusiasts with sports shoe retailers. This tailored approach aims to create better job fits and enhance candidate satisfaction.