Katherine L. Farmer

Greater Atlanta Area

770-***-****

accn7z@r.postjobfree.com . linkedin.com/in/katherinelfarmer

SUMMARY

Recruiting / Staffing Professional with broad experience spanning all

functional areas. Strengths in engineering and IT staffing (aided by

Georgia Tech Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree). Skilled in

sourcing, screening, interviewing, coaching, and negotiating. Record of

success in small closely held firms and global HR and staffing companies.

Excellent communication and relationship skills. Core areas of expertise

include:

Recruiting / Talent Acquisition Marketing / Sales

Career Coaching Business Development

Interview Techniques and Coaching Project Management

ATS / Applicant Tracking Systems Contract Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Experis (Division of Manpower) - Atlanta, GA 2013

Permanent Placement Consultant

Full desk recruiter responsible for permanent placements in engineering

vertical. Broad responsibilities including candidate sourcing and client

development.

KFM Associates, Inc. - Marietta, GA 2006 - 2013

President

Operated independent recruiting business, specializing in the power

industry.

Provided staffing solutions for a variety of client companies, including

CH2M Hill and Control Southern.

Consultant and corporate representative in marketing and business

development within the renewable energy market segment.

General Electric Company 2004 - 2006

Commercial Manager

Gathered information from customers, contract fulfillment and field sales

teams, and associated P&L's to formulate proposals to build upon existing

relationships with contractual customers.

Integrated GE Energy Services product offerings into solutions within a

contractual service agreement.

Completed financial models that supported enhanced contractual solutions.

Negotiated terms and conditions and analyzed risk/reward structure

associated with enhanced contractual offerings.

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KFM Associates, Inc. - Marietta, GA 1999 - 2004

President

Founded KFM Associates, Inc. and managed this profitable executive

recruiting business.

Specialized in upper level engineering and information technology

placements.

Provided excellent service to clients and candidates, building longstanding

relationships.

Management Recruiters of Marietta - Marietta, GA 1997 - 1998

Account Executive

Consistently the top performer out of three new account executives hired.

Developed clients and candidates in executive recruiting office.

Built solid client and candidate base, contributing significantly to

company's total income.

Prior career in engineering with Oglethorpe Power, a power supply

cooperative. Progressively responsible roles in project engineering and

generation engineering.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA

AWARDS & LEADERSHIP

(Past and Present)

Member of Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Steering Committee for

the 125th anniversary celebration of the Georgia Institute of Technology's

first engineering school.

Director, Professional Development on executive committee of Atlanta

Section of ASME.

Chairman of Atlanta Section of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(ASME), as well as Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman of

Public Information for ASME.

Member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Alumni Organization.

Member of Georgia Tech North Atlanta Club.

Recipient of the Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by the Atlanta

Section of ASME.

Engineer of the Year in Utility, sponsored by the Atlanta Section of ASME.

Young Mechanical Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Atlanta Section

of ASME.

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