Katie Ritchie
About Katie Ritchie
Katie Ritchie is a Human Resources Recruiter with extensive experience in various industries, including E-Commerce, Retail, and Healthcare. She has worked for notable organizations such as Centura Health, Sports Authority, and Vail Resorts, and has a strong focus on sourcing unique and highly qualified candidates.
Current Role at The Pro's Closet
Katie Ritchie has been serving as a Human Resources Recruiter at The Pro's Closet since 2021. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting talent for the organization. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for candidate engagement and utilizing various platforms to enhance the recruitment process. She aims to identify unique candidates, often referred to as 'The Purple Squirrels,' who possess exceptional qualifications and fit the company's culture.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining The Pro's Closet, Katie Ritchie accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. She worked at Centura Health from 2016 to 2019 as a Recruiter, where she focused on healthcare recruitment. Prior to that, she held positions at Sports Authority, first as a Corporate Recruiter from 2015 to 2016 and earlier as a Field Recruiter from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she contributed to Vail Resorts as a Senior Assistant in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment in 2013 and 2014.
Educational Background
Katie Ritchie studied Political Science and Government at John Carroll University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at Australian Catholic University for one year in 2011 to 2012, continuing her studies in the same field. This academic background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in human resources and recruitment.
Skills and Expertise in Talent Acquisition
Katie Ritchie has developed expertise in various aspects of talent acquisition, including creating new systems for sourcing candidates and building personalized talent networks. She has experience in diverse industries such as E-Commerce, Mountain Resorts, Retail, and Healthcare. Her ability to utilize social media for engaging with potential candidates and enhancing brand awareness is a key part of her recruitment strategy.
Professional Experience at TRU Community Care
From 2019 to 2021, Katie Ritchie worked as a Human Resources Generalist at TRU Community Care in Lafayette, Colorado. In this role, she was responsible for various HR functions, contributing to the overall management of human resources within the organization. This position further enriched her experience in the field and prepared her for her current role at The Pro's Closet.