Kelsey McDermott

About Kelsey McDermott

Originally from upstate New York, JMU grad, lived in DC for about 10 years, and currently reside in Charleston, SC. Digital Recruiter for TEKsystems for 15 years, and I love this space because I get to live vicariously through all the creative professionals I get to work with :)Some facts about me- My first name is Taylor, but I have always gone by my middle name, Kelsey- HUGE dog lover - Big sushi fan. That would be my last meal of choice - Love adult leggos - I know, nerdy but they are SO funResponsible for helping folks in the digital and creative space land their dream jobs. And if not their dream job, at least one that they love!

Experience

1. Professional Recruiter Applications & Digital Services

   TEKsystems

   Sep 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   We help you find skilled design, development, functional and technical resources. These professionals—sometimes referred to as creative or marketing technologists—possess both innovative and technical skills, and they are in high demand and short supply. Organizations often struggle to build and maintain a team of the right size and skill set mix to meet their business initiatives. We offer the best of both worlds—the flexibility and expertise of a boutique firm, backed by the powerful recruiting engine and network of TEKsystems, the largest IT staffing firm in the U.S. We have a foundation in applications staffing and services with a specialized focus on digital, creative and interactive skill sets. With over 30 years of experience staffing technical professionals and deploying more than consultants every year, we are a formidable and reliable partner.

Education

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Talent Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Interviews
• Employee Relations
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Social Networking
• Outsourcing