Kristina Rothenberg
Head of Talent Acquisition (Senior Manager Talent Acquisition)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Professional Overview
Kristina Rothenberg is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with over a decade of experience leading successful recruitment strategies and talent development initiatives. As the Head of Talent Acquisition (Senior Manager Talent Acquisition) at Crafty, she is responsible for spearheading the company's talent acquisition efforts, driving the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent to support the organization's growth and strategic objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Head of Talent Acquisition (Senior Manager Talent Acquisition) at Crafty, Kristina oversees all aspects of the company's talent acquisition function. She is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, streamlining hiring processes, and fostering a strong employer brand to attract and retain top talent. Kristina's leadership has had a significant impact on Crafty's ability to build a diverse, high-performing workforce that aligns with the company's core values and business goals.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Kristina held various talent acquisition and leadership positions at prominent organizations in the education sector. As the Director of Recruitment & Talent Development at Leap, she successfully scaled the company's recruitment efforts, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-hire while maintaining a high-quality candidate pool. Earlier in her career, Kristina served as a Senior Recruitment Manager at Leap and Right At School, where she demonstrated her ability to design and implement effective talent acquisition strategies and drive measurable results.
Academic Background
Kristina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated with distinction. Her academic background, combined with her extensive industry experience, has provided her with a well-rounded understanding of the factors that contribute to successful talent acquisition and talent management practices.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Acquisition Strategy and Implementation
- Recruitment Process Optimization
- Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
- Talent Pipeline Development and Succession Planning
- Employee Retention and Engagement
- Workforce Planning and Forecasting
- Performance Management and Development
Professional Impact
Kristina's contributions to the talent acquisition field have been recognized by her peers. She has been invited to speak at industry events, sharing her insights on best practices and innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Kristina's leadership and innovative thinking have helped her previous employers achieve significant business outcomes, such as improved hiring efficiency, reduced turnover, and enhanced talent diversity.
Conclusion
With her proven track record of success, Kristina Rothenberg is a strategic and results-driven talent acquisition leader. In her current role at Crafty, she is poised to drive transformative changes in the company's talent acquisition practices, enabling the organization to attract and retain the best-fit talent to support its continued growth and success.
