Katie Settle

About Katie Settle

Experienced Executive Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the recruiting industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales, Financial and Executive Level Searches. Strong, effective and efficient professional with a BS in Engineering from Michigan State University. ABOUT PRODUCE CAREERS Produce Careers is an Executive Search Firm committed to placing Top Professionals within the Food, Fresh Produce, and related Agribusiness sectors. With nearly 20 years of experience, we have an extensive history of placing executives and key mid-level management with leading multi-national companies, entrepreneurial pioneers, and multi-generational organizations. We are committed to being The First Choice For Top Talent! We understand that Executive recruiting is far more than filling a void. Placing leaders that have the experience and are a cultural fit to advance your company’s strategic plans is essential to ensure superior results. We have successfully placed senior talent all across the US and abroad. OUR team will help you to build YOUR team! Offer both contingency and retained search agreement options. Association\'s we are proud to be apart of United Fresh Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) VIVA Fresh CAlifornia League of Food Processors (CLFP) Western Growers Association Produce Marketing Association (PMA) For more information please contact me or a member of our team or visit our website. I look forward to connecting! 31••••••79 k••••@producecareers.com

Experience

1. Executive Recruiter

   Produce Careers Inc.

   Jan 2009 — Present

   Produce Careers specializes in filling middle to senior level positions for ALL job categories. Our clients range from grower/shipper/packers, wholesalers/distributors, food processors, retailers, foodservice operators, seed/crop protection companies, packaging companies, and many more affiliates. Positions we fill range from Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Logistics, Food Safety, Finance/Accounting, HR, Grower Relations, Production/Operations, and Senior Management. Our clients appreciate that we are industry focused and strategically recruit viable talent for their professional staffing needs.

Education

• Michigan State University

  BS

Skills

• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Cold Calling
• Executive Recruiting
• Business Development
• Employee Benefits
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Logistics
• Training
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Key Account Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Technical Recruiting
• Strategy
• Strategic Sourcing
• Sourcing
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Food Processing
• Crm
• Food Safety
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Sales Management
• Executive Search
• Food
• Produce Industry Job Placement