Katarina Ward
About Katarina Ward
Katarina Ward is a Legal Recruiter with extensive experience in staffing and talent acquisition. She has worked in various roles, including Talent Acquisition Operations Manager and Career Advisor, and currently manages recruitment efforts at Tower Legal Solutions.
Work at Tower Legal Solutions
Katarina Ward has been employed at Tower Legal Solutions as a Legal Recruiter since 2017. In this role, she conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions for both local and out-of-area candidates, utilizing in-person and Skype methods. She is responsible for managing staffing for projects that can involve up to 150 contractors, ensuring a rapid turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours. Additionally, she provides 24/7 on-call support to clients, ensuring superior service and responsiveness to their needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Katarina Ward worked at The Reserves Network from 2000 to 2010, where she held multiple roles including Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, Branch Manager, and Recruiter. During her ten years in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, she developed skills in talent acquisition and staffing. Following this, she served as a Career Advisor at ECPI University from 2010 to 2016, where she provided guidance and support to students in their career development.
Education and Expertise
Katarina Ward earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Career Guidance Counseling from Lund University. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in career advising and recruitment. This knowledge is applied in her current role as a Legal Recruiter, where she utilizes various sourcing methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Craigslist, to maintain a talent pipeline.
Recruitment and Staffing Skills
Katarina Ward possesses extensive skills in recruitment and staffing. She manages the staffing needs for projects that require quick turnaround times, demonstrating her ability to work efficiently under pressure. Additionally, she facilitates training and manages reviewers for non-managed client projects, showcasing her organizational and leadership capabilities in the recruitment process.