Katie Barron
About Katie Barron
Katie Barron serves as a Senior Lead Professional Recruiter at Insight Global in Chicago, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in recruiting and a degree in Business from Indiana University, she has contributed to the company's significant annual placements across diverse industries.
Work at Insight Global
Katie Barron has served as a Senior Lead Professional Recruiter at Insight Global since 2022, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, she is responsible for leading recruitment efforts and managing client relationships. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Lead Professional Recruiter from 2021 to 2022 and as a Professional Recruiter from 2018 to 2021. Throughout her tenure at Insight Global, she has contributed to the company's success in completing over 33,000 placements annually across various sectors, including IT, accounting, finance, and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Katie Barron earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in recruitment, enabling her to effectively understand client needs and candidate qualifications. This expertise has been instrumental in her roles at Insight Global, where she has developed skills in talent acquisition and client management.
Background
Before joining Insight Global, Katie Barron gained experience in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Retail Administration Intern at Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company from 2015 to 2016, where she gained insights into customer service and retail operations. Additionally, she served as a Brand Ambassador for pureLYFT from 2016 to 2017 while attending Indiana University, which helped her develop marketing and communication skills.
Achievements
Katie Barron has been part of a team at Insight Global that operates through a network of more than 40 regional offices across the U.S. and Canada. The company is recognized as the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in America by Staffing Industry Analysts. Her contributions to the recruitment process have supported the company's reputation and operational success in the staffing industry.