Katherine Eriksen - Founder, Cat & Mouse Recruitment

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Work Background

The Collective by CRNGCo-Founder

Feb. 2024Canada · RemoteI am thrilled to be part of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗥𝗡𝗚, a dynamic community of (independent) Recruitment Professionals spanning coast to coast in Canada. Our collective expertise encompasses diverse industries including Engineering, Construction, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Project Controls, Technology, Skilled Trades and more. Through The Collective, we 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by serving as proactive 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 for organizations. We go beyond traditional methods, leveraging our network, community and expertise to actively seek out exceptional candidates to match your organization's unique needs. As members, we offer a range of services including Permanent and Executive Search Placements, Fractional Recruitment Services, and Recruitment Advisory Services. If your organization is ready to harness the power of The Collective and 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, reach out now to learn more about the benefits we can bring to your team.

Cat & Mouse Recruitment Inc.Founder and CEO

Dec. 2023Canada · RemoteRecruitment consulting - fractional, engaged and advisory

AirswiftGlobal Business Development Director

Sep. 2023 - Nov. 2023Penticton, British Columbia, Canada · Remote

Energy Resourcing GroupVice President, Business Development North America and Global Marketing

Jan. 2021 - Sep. 2023CanadaI have the pleasure of working with our North American and Global team to support clients in the Energy sector and Clean Energy space. We enjoy finding solutions for our clients to enable their success. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with an amazing business development and marketing team.

Energy Resourcing GroupGeneral Manager

Jun. 2015 - Jan. 2021Calgary, Canada AreaResponsible for overseeing operations, business development, and overall P&L responsibility for a multi-million dollar operation. Grew the operations from 2 to 10 people and then merged with the U.S. office in 2021 to form a strong North American region. This provides us with the opportunity to support our clients operating across North America with a seamless and efficient approach.

ReVisionz Inc.Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oct. 2014 - May. 2015CalgaryBased in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Revisionz works with Owners Operators in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Process industries to develop Engineering Information, Asset Information or Master Data Programs. They provide a team of industry leading experts with a proven track record of defining, delivering and supporting our clients’ business needs to “Maximize the Value of Their Engineering Information”. High level responsibilities: Specialized recruitment in the IM/IT space Developing new content for the ReVisionz website Creating a Social Media strategy

ConocoPhillipsHR Advisor, Recruitment and Staffing

Nov. 2013 - Nov. 2014CalgaryResponsible for supporting recruitment activities for roles in Geology, Geophysics, and Engineering for Oil Sands, Health Safety and Environment, IT, Legal and Facilities departments.

BOWEN Workforce SolutionsService Delivery Manager

Jul. 2010 - Nov. 2013Managed a team of 4 Sales and Recruitment professionals focused on clients in Exploration and Production. Responsible for developing and facilitating Business Development training. Provided hands on leadership and mentorship in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Involved in various meetings and projects to support the new CRM system.

ThoughtWorksPeople Lead

Feb. 2010 - Jul. 2010Responsible for recruiting a variety of I.T. consulting roles including Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, and Project Managers for Calgary and Toronto. Hired a Client Principal for Calgary within the first 3 months. Work with People Leads from all regions on a variety of Human Resource initiatives. Partnered with the Managing Director to complete the Spring 2010 review process. Delivered feedback from performance reviews and communicated increases. Coordinated a corporate volunteer day with ThoughtWorkers for the Cassie Campbell Hockey tournament. Partnering with Business Analysts to create assessments to improve the screening process for potential candidates

Fujitsu ConsultingResource Manager

Oct. 2008 - Jan. 2010Responsible for recruiting a variety of I.T. consulting roles including Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, and Project Managers in Calgary. Working with 3rd party vendors as needed to identify top talent. Partnering with Sales and Delivery to ensure that we meet company and client expectations from a resource perspective. Working with HR business partners regarding terminations and layoffs based on business needs, requirements. Developing a new Career Mentor program in conjunction with Talent Enablement Responsible for placing internal consultants and independent contractors on project and staff augmented opportunities. Accountable for the bench and resource management budgets Involved in employee relations and engagement activities to ensure optimal retention levels and employee satisfaction. Oversee Social Committee activities as well as contractor events to foster positive relationships.

Online Business SystemsRegional HR Manager

Sep. 2007 - Oct. 2008Responsible for recruiting a variety of I.T. consulting roles including Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Senior Strategic Business Consultants within the Calgary and Edmonton markets Utilize a variety of creative recruiting methods to attract talent including networking events and sites such as Linked In Partner with marketing on strategies to attract and retain top talent Involved in a variety of HR activities including employee relations, compensation, exit interviews, terminations, and assisting with the Career Mentor program Responsible for overseeing and managing the activities of the Administrative Assistant and Receptionist for the Calgary office Act as an advisor to the Senior Management team regarding HR issues

CarMaxCorporate Recruiter

Sep. 2005 - Aug. 2007Recruited for retail operations managers and buyers for the Atlanta and California regions for 1 year Accountable for hiring an average of 4 managers per month Involved in coordinating, and delivering assessment days held in Atlanta and California Scheduled direct recruiting trips to discover and recruit top talent in the retail sector Moved into corporate recruiting for positions within the Accounting, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and Loss prevention departments. Negotiated salaries, and completed offer letters Responsible for sourcing resumes from a variety of sources including Monster, CareerBuilder, Craigslist, and search engines Accountable for reporting hires through an internal recruitment database and tracking system