Katie Lichtsteiner

• Operated as trusted advisor and subject matter expert to build strong and credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers and critical stakeholders.
• Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
• Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
• Partnered with Marketing on a Content Marketing Strategy plan to strengthen Talent Brand.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Screened candidates based on company wide competencies and unique department competencies.
• Presented and negotiated offers and escorted them through the hiring process to their first day.
• Attended Women in Cyber Security career fairs.
• Educate and train Hiring Managers on LinkedIn recruiting and current and new ATS features.
• Partnered with LGBTQ advocate agency in inclusive hiring techniques and awareness.

ATS: Jobvite > Greenhouse (ADP for HRIS) LinkedIn Recruiter expert

• Full cycle recruiting for Cyber Security roles focusing on Consulting skillset for Security Frameworks including: SOC, ISO, HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, SG&A, IT and Project Management roles.
• Partnered with business and VP of Technology on recruiting strategy.
• Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
• Acted as an assessment advisor and made recommendations to hiring managers on who to interview.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Cultivated in-depth understanding of Cyber Security trends and hiring desires.
• Trained new Recruiters as they onboarded.
• Presented and negotiated offers and escorted them through the hiring process to their first day.

ATS: Jobvite, iCims and Lever (UltiPro/UKG for HRIS) LinkedIn Recruiter expert

• Led Talent Acquisition function, managed a team of Recruiters and supported all business units in the company.
• Partnered with business leaders on needs and managed external agencies to supplement internal hiring.
• Streamlined recruiting processes and trained Hiring Managers on new ATS enhancements.
• Revised and managed contractor, onboarding, and referral process.
• Built talent pipelines for Technology and Sales applicants within ATS to support efficient and effective hiring.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for the company.

ATS: iCims, Taleo, Workday (Success Factors for HRIS) LinkedIn Recruiter

• Focused on locating and hiring well-qualified candidates within Oil and Gas.
• Partnered with VP, Human Resources on Recruiting Strategy and building Recruiting team.
• Captured talent assessment data to identify potential candidates across various business units.
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
• Sourced and screened candidates for non technical field roles and technical in house roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.

• Focused on locating well-qualified candidates within Oil and Gas industry.
• Had unique partnership with Human Resources presenting Compensation recommendations once candidates we finalized for hire.
• Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

• Sourced and hired candidates within Oil and Gas for the Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Legal and Human Resource departments.
• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, networking events and job fairs.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Cultivated in-depth understanding of Oil and Gas trends market insights.
• Traveled to numerous recruiting events per year to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
• Was transferred to Dallas, Texas in 2008 to help build their Lease Operator program and learn a new skill-set, Regulatory Analyst work.