Kirsten Ellingson
About Kirsten Ellingson
Kirsten Ellingson serves as a Market Manager at Kforce Inc in the Madison, Wisconsin area, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in talent management and a degree in Broadcast Journalism, she focuses on team development and client relationship enhancement.
Work at Kforce
Kirsten Ellingson has held multiple positions at Kforce Inc since joining the company in 2015. She currently serves as Market Manager in the Madison, Wisconsin Area, a role she has held since 2019. Prior to this, she worked as Talent Director from 2017 to 2019 and as Talent Manager from 2015 to 2017, both in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Her earlier roles at Kforce included Talent Associate and Talent Representative, where she gained foundational experience in talent management and recruitment.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten Ellingson studied Broadcast Journalism at Marquette University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2009 to 2013. She also participated in a Study Abroad program at the National University of Ireland, Galway from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and talent management, which she applies in her current role at Kforce.
Background
Kirsten Ellingson began her career in talent management at Kforce Inc, where she progressively advanced through various roles. Before her tenure at Kforce, she worked as a Sales Associate at SafeNet Consulting from 2012 to 2013. Her experience spans several years in the recruitment and talent delivery sectors, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of client and team dynamics.
Achievements
In her role as Market Manager, Kirsten Ellingson conducts weekly one-on-one meetings with team members to review accounts and provide guidance. She is responsible for training, mentoring, and career development of her team, setting daily activity goals, and ensuring their attainment. Additionally, she oversees the talent delivery process, aligning service and delivery plans with organizational strategies, and serves as a quality checkpoint in the service and delivery process.