Cate Rodgers
@caterodgers
Experienced talent acquisition leader driving hiring success and client satisfaction.
What I'm looking for
I am an energetic, customer-focused talent acquisition professional with extensive experience leading recruitment efforts for clients and building high-performing teams. I combine strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills to deliver timely, high-quality hires.
Across agency and corporate roles, I have functioned as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, conducted intake sessions to clarify requirements, and advised on sourcing strategies to meet service level agreements. I consistently meet or exceed hiring goals by managing candidate pipelines and presenting qualified slates.
Earlier in my career I led operations and office management at a family-owned sporting goods business, where I recruited, trained, scheduled staff, handled disciplinary actions, and managed vendor and customer relationships. That operational experience gives me a pragmatic, business-minded approach to talent and resource planning.
I am committed to professional excellence, thrive in team environments, and bring a high level of initiative and adaptability to fast-paced or challenging workloads. I prioritize client satisfaction and measurable results in recruitment and HR initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Specialty Recruiter
Pontoon Solutions
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Led recruitment efforts for high-profile clients by managing candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and presenting qualified candidates, improving placement efficiency and client satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad Sourceright
May 2019 - Feb 2020 (9 months)
Served as primary point of contact for hiring managers, conducted intake calls, advised on sourcing strategies, and met hiring goals by managing candidate pools and presenting qualified slates to clients.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad Sourceright
Sep 2015 - May 2016 (8 months)
Acted as single point of contact for hiring managers, conducted intake sessions, provided sourcing guidance, and exceeded account hiring targets by developing and presenting candidate slates.
Director of Operations
Dan Rodgers Sporting Goods, Inc.
Mar 1985 - Jul 2015 (30 years 4 months)
Directed operations including recruiting, training, scheduling, sales promotions, vendor negotiations, and customer relations, driving business growth and maintaining high-performing teams over a 30-year tenure.
Education
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Lourdes University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Lourdes University.
University of Toledo
Associate Degree, Marketing and Sales
Completed an Associate Degree in Marketing and Sales at the University of Toledo.
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