Kathryn Vick

About Kathryn Vick

Recruiting Partner | Talent Strategist | Human-Centered Hiring AdvocateFinding a dream career can be a stressful, winding journey. My job as a recruiter is to cut through the noise - to help candidates find roles that align with their skills, passions, and goals, and to support hiring teams in building high-impact, values-aligned teams.With a unique background that spans hospitality, human services, and corporate recruiting, I bring a thoughtful, people-first approach to everything I do. I’ve recruited across a range of functions - including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Communications, HR, and Sensory - with a focus on full-cycle hiring, strong stakeholder partnerships, and exceptional candidate experience.I wasn’t always a recruiter - and that’s part of what makes me great at it. I’ve juggled multiple jobs to stay afloat, mentored children with special needs in the public school system, and navigated my own path toward balance between practical needs and personal fulfillment. These experiences shaped how I show up: with empathy, curiosity, and the ability to recognize not just skills - but potential.SPECIALITIES: corporate training, employee development, process evaluation, recruitment strategy optimization and client relationship management; strategic candidate sourcing (active and passive), interviewing & phone screening, including all facets of end-to-end recruitment; ATS systems (UltiPro, Taleo, Kenexa Brassing, ORC, Lever), LinkedIn Recruiter, Avature, Predictive Index, HireVue, etc.

Experience

1. Talent Partner

   JuneShine Brands

   Jan 2026 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   JuneShine Brands is a beverage platform that includes distinct brands across multiple categories, including JuneShine Hard Kombucha, Flying Embers, and Willie\'s Remedy+.

Education

• Mohawk Valley Community College

  Associate's degree, Psychology

  2008 — 2010

• State University of New York Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2011 — 2013