Gretchen Mc Carthy
About Gretchen Mc Carthy
Gretchen McCarthy is a Strategic Delivery Director and Talent Partner at Kforce Inc, where she has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in talent acquisition, she specializes in securing IT professionals and developing recruiting standards.
Current Role at Kforce
Gretchen McCarthy currently serves as the Strategic Delivery Director, Talent Partner, and Talent Acquisition specialist at Kforce Inc. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization for over seven years in New Jersey. In her role, she is responsible for developing new recruiting standards and policies, ensuring that Kforce maintains a competitive edge in talent acquisition. Additionally, she mentors both new and existing associates, helping them navigate internal databases and corporate procedures.
Previous Experience at Kforce
Prior to her current role, Gretchen McCarthy worked at Kforce Inc. from 1999 to 2011 as a Senior Recruiter and Talent Executive. During this 12-year tenure, she gained extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies. She returned to Kforce in 2013, where she served as a Senior Recruiter, Talent Partner, and Market Manager until 2017, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Experience at BridgeView IT
Gretchen McCarthy worked at BridgeView IT as a Senior Recruiter in Talent Acquisition from 2011 to 2013. Her role involved identifying and securing top IT talent, which contributed to her overall experience in the recruitment industry. This position allowed her to expand her network and enhance her skills in sourcing candidates for various technical roles.
Education and Expertise
Gretchen McCarthy studied Business Administration at Monmouth University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in talent acquisition and recruitment. She possesses expertise in securing top IT talent across various roles, including DevOps Engineers, Full Stack Engineers, and Data Scientists.
Professional Development and Skills
Gretchen McCarthy has participated in several in-house training sessions focused on leveraging social media for IT talent acquisition. She assists management in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by providing competitive pricing information. Additionally, she rewrites resumes to effectively market candidates to potential employers and interacts with account managers and clients to identify hiring needs and clarify job requirements.