Katie (Spiesman) Heller
About Katie (Spiesman) Heller
Katie Heller is a Senior Technical Recruiter at BioRender, where she leads recruiting programs focused on hiring engineers, product managers, and designers. With a background in various recruiting and management roles, she has contributed to BioRender's mission of enhancing scientific communication and has experience in diverse work environments.
Current Role at BioRender
Katie Heller serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at BioRender since 2023. In this role, she leads recruiting programs focused on hiring engineers, product managers, and designers. BioRender operates as a remote-first company, with team members located across Canada and the United States. Heller contributes to the company's mission of enhancing scientific communication and accelerating scientific discovery. She joined BioRender during a period of significant growth, as the company experienced over 200% year-over-year growth.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current position, Heller held various roles in recruitment. She worked at Slack as a Senior Tech Recruiter from 2022 to 2023. Before that, she served as a Lead Recruiter at Thrive Global from 2018 to 2019 and as a Talent Acquisition Manager for a brief period in 2019. Heller also worked as a Recruiter at Imagen Technologies from 2019 to 2021. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including digital and creative services, where she was an Account Manager at TEKsystems from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Katie Heller earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. During her time at the university, she was actively involved in student organizations, including Sigma Delta Tau, where she served as Vice President of Public Relations and Vice President of Formal Recruitment.
Work History Overview
Heller's work history includes diverse roles across various organizations. She began her career as a Technical Sales and Recruiting Intern at TEKsystems in 2014. She later worked as a Digital and Creative Applications Recruiter at TEKsystems from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she held a position as an Online, Print, and Mobile Advertising Sales Representative at The Diamondback from 2012 to 2014. Heller also gained experience as a Local Marketing Intern and Brand Ambassador at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill in 2013.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
At BioRender, Heller works in an environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. Approximately half of the team members are women, including those in leadership roles, and 65% of the team identifies as BIPOC. This commitment to diversity is reflected in the company's hiring practices and workplace culture.