Kim Chase

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Botanic Tonics

Jan 2026 - Current (7 months)

Leading CPG specializing in plant-based functional beverages and supplements that enhance mood, focus, and energy; recognized by Bain & Co. as a top insurgent food & beverage brand for multiple consecutive years. Highlights include: -Delivering top-tier talent in a fast-paced, startup environment, directly impacting operational scale and efficiency -Ensuring alignment between candidate experience, role requirements, and cultural fit, strengthening team cohesion and long-term retention -Roles across corporate and production includingTerritory Sales Manager, HR Generalist, HR Manager, Head of People, Sr. Brand Manager, Social Media Strategist, EHS Specialist, Maintenance Tech., Line Operators, etc.

Consulting Executive Recruiter

UpRecruit

Aug 2025 - Current (1 year)

Representing the top technology companies, UpRecruit is a full-stack hiring marketplace that connects tech talent with innovative opportunities. Highlights include: - Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to deliver top creative and senior talent to CPG clients - Recruit for marketing, brand strategy, design, and product innovation roles within high-growth consumer brands - Build pipelines of top professionals using market mapping, referrals, and proactive sourcing strategies

Consulting Executive Recruiter (Project Based)

UpRecruit

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Representing insurgent CPG, video game, and tech organizations. Highlights include: -Exclusively manage end-to-end searches for Blueprint by Bryan Johnson, a cutting-edge health optimization and longevity brand, filling senior roles including Head of Growth and VP of Content as well as creative and sales positions -Successfully own recruiting process for CPG brands including Ketone-IQ, Dyper.com, etc. -Strategically source candidates across video game and technology roles include Staff Engineer, AI, Program Manager, AI & Social, Data Architect, DEX, Web Developer, Producer, Director of Product, Head of Infrastructure -Leverage AI-driven sourcing tools, advanced LinkedIn Recruiter strategies, and a 17K+ connection network to identify, engage

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Recruiter

WHY Brands Inc

Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 10 months)

Recruiter via Lyneer. - Recruiting top creative talent for our innovative teams across the organization - Strategic focus on owning pivotal roles on creative branding, marketing, tech, logistics, GTM, business development, engineering, operations, E team, and product design teams; driving exceptional talent acquisition to fuel innovation and growth - Expertly partner with hiring managers to identify key competencies and create tailored recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent in competitive CPG US market - Leverage extensive network of industry connections to source high-caliber candidates; enhancing WHY is a portfolio of brands that invent, develop, and design creative products across an array of categories. With every new id

Recruiter

Munchkin

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

CPG-focused parent holding company for Munchkin, the world’s most beloved baby brand and Curio Brands, a luxury lifestyle brand startup. Highlights include: -Strategically owned pivotal roles on creative branding, marketing, tech, logistics, G&A, GTM/ business development, engineering, and product design teams; drove exceptional talent acquisition to fuel innovation and growth -Roles filled include Sr. Director, eCommerce, Product Development Engineer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Lead, Copywriter, Associate Creative Director, Social Media Manager, Director of Corporate Comms., Production and Packaging, Front End Web Developer, Shopify Dev.,, Sales Business Analyst, etc. -Expertly partnered with hiring managers and C-suite acr

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Senior Executive Search Consultant

SourceOwls

May 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)

Actively sourcing top talent for bespoke roles in legal, tech, professional services, accounting & finance, marketing/creative, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Senior Recruiter

Munchkin

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Experience with global CPG brands. Munchkin, the world’s most beloved baby brand, and CuRio Brands, a bold and innovative luxury lifestyle startup. Highlights include: -Led full-cycle recruitment across creative/brand, marketing, tech, logistics, G&A, GTM/business development, sales, engineering, and product design functions, fueling innovation and growth through exceptional talent acquisition -Successfully placed pivotal roles including Sr. Director of eCommerce, Product Development Engineer, Art Director, Associate Creative Director, Copywriter, Shopify Developer, Director of Corporate Communications, and Sales Business Analyst -Partnered with hiring managers and C-suite leaders to define core competencies and build tailored recruiting st

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Americas

Xsolla

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (2 years)

Global video game commerce platform in the fintech space that helps developers and publishers monetize, launch, and scale their games worldwide. Highlights include: -Led and scaled a high-performing global TA team (US/EU), growing headcount from 300 to 1,000+ through strategic c-suite and senior leadership hiring in addition to hiring and building teams across the organization -98% fill rate which saved over $3M by building a direct sourcing strategy, reducing reliance on external agencies -Designed and implemented standardized recruiting processes, including job request templates, kick-off call guides, and new hire checklists to improve hiring efficiency -Drove full-cycle recruitment for roles across engineering, mobile team, GTM, legal, m

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition -- Americas

Xsolla

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (2 years)

** Vistage Member ** Cornell University Talent Acquisition Certification Proactive and targeted senior talent professional with a comprehensive background in global recruiting and human resources at a fintech in the video game industry. Highlights include: -Recruited and managed a global team of talent acquisition professionals in the US and EU -Developed and executed an effective talent acquisition strategy to meet the company's hiring needs, fortifying company's rapid expansion from 300 to 1,000+ employees worldwide; leading all C-Suite/SVP/VP/Director searches for Americas -Achieved a savings of over $3M by directly hiring sourced candidates, eliminating recruiter fees -Implemented standardized hiring processes and procedures, includi

Senior Recruiter, Fashion & Beauty/CPG

Solomon Page

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)

(RIF due to Covid Pandemic) Led recruitment efforts for high-volume business across Gap Inc. and its brands (Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Hill City). Highlights include: -Owned candidate submittals, coordinated interviews, and collaborated with hiring managers through VMS IQ Network; candidates consistently landed on the top of competitive scorecard -Strategically sourced active and passive candidates through various channels, cultivating a robust candidate pipeline -Targeted positions included eCommerce, Digital/Tech, Marketing, Project Management, Product -Management, Accounting/Finance, Buying/Planning/Merchandising/Sourcing, Business and Marketing Analysis, and Data Analysis. Extended recruitment efforts to the Fashion/Beauty sec

Talent Acquisition Manager

Xsolla

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation. Specialties: game payments, local payment solutions, online game monetization, microtransactions, in-game payment solutions, in-game payments, online game pay

Executive Recruiter

CyberCoders

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Full-desk recruiter spanning Accounting/Finance, Creative/Digital, eCommerce/DTC, CPG -- Fashion/Beauty, Food/Bev, Video Games, Real Estate, Architecture/Design/Construction. Excelled in converting job orders into successful hires Highlights include: -Successfully managed a high-volume full desk with over 30 requisitions and roster of 25+ clients -Leveraged advanced sourcing techniques including LinkedIn sourcing, "hot pitching," Boolean searches, and an extensive professional network -Mastered cold calls and cold outreach to both drive new business and attract passive candidates -Consistently surpassed KPI targets, delivering exceptional results

Executive Recruiter

Career Strategies

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Proactive 360 full-cycle recruiter, managed both business development and recruitment activities, servicing owned job orders as well as those for team members. Highlights include: -Significantly increased profitability in the temp/temp-to-hire segment of the business while also expanding the direct hire business for the company - Hand-selected by senior stakeholders as a key member of the elite Property Management Recruiting Team; played a pivotal role in shaping talent acquisition strategies for critical positions, including Real Estate and Property Accountants, Property Managers, Building Engineers, and Maintenance Staff, showcasing exceptional judgment and expertise in identifying top-tier candidates -Owned recruiting process, encompassi

Senior Account Manager

JBC

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)

Expanded the Los Angeles market of this boutique firm to cultivate new direct hire business opportunities as a full-desk, full-cycle recruiter. Highlights include: -Owned full-cycle recruiting process from candidate sourcing to hire and onboarding -Successfully launched and executed business development campaigns; utilized diverse networking methods, including LinkedIn, networking groups/events, career fairs, social media, job boards, and creative marketing initiatives, to source both passive and active candidates -Specialized in various verticals including Creative/Tech, Fashion/Beauty/CPG, CBD, Accounting/Finance, Real Estate/Construction, and Hospitality

Senior Technical Recruiter

SK Wolff Associates

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Agile tech recruiter, engaged and target sourcer communicating with hiring and recruitment managers to drive business and fill roles. Highlights included: -Owned all aspects of the recruitment process including standardizing and posting job descriptions to online job boards, social media, company site, etc. and handling applicant sourcing, screening, and interviewing -Partnered with recruitment manager and hiring managers to build targeted recruiting strategies to fill each department’s current needs -Scheduled interviews for hiring managers and owned all logistics of interview process Verticals were all aspects of Tech (FinTech, Saas, Gaming)/Creative/Digital/GTM & Sales

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Senior Vice President Of Sales

Strictly Promos Inc

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)

Strategic and creative sales leader at promotional products/imprinted merchandise boutique firm. Drove business development to scale client base while expanding existing business across client roster. Highlights include: - Achieved 150% growth in new business acquisition through strategic client relationship management and dynamic marketing campaigns. - Specialized in Fortune 500 corporations and diverse businesses, with expertise spanning Entertainment, Gaming, Major League Sports, Hospitality, Non-profit, and Education sectors - Successfully managed and grew existing client relationships - Conceptualized and executed dynamic marketing campaigns, including innovative promotional products, custom premiums, and other branded merchandise; c

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