Cate Dezell

Sr. Recruiter at Abbvie

Greater Chicago Area

About

AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells pharmaceutical products to treat a wide range of diseases, with a focus on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie aims to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives

Experience

  • Senior Recruiter at AbbVie
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Support Corporate Staff Functions - Finance

  • M. Holland Company (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Recruiter
      Nov 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Manage relationships with hiring managers for candidate vetting, support succession planning, and partner with Leadership on recruitment efforts and yearly forecast. • Track recruiting data analytics, manage yearly internship program, and facilitate interview skills training for hiring managers. • Develop and maintain relationships with third-party recruitment agencies.

    • Recruiter
      Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Partnered with business to define and fulfill talent needs for the organization at all levels • Developed network/pipeline of potential talent through innovative sourcing approaches • Managed recruitment process including initial assessments, interviews, and offers for internal and external hiring

  • Talent Acquisition Manager at Bridge Personnel Services
    Oct 2016 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    The Bridge Direct Hire Division is comprised of a talented and experienced group of senior recruiters who are responsible for the placement of Proven Candidates into permanent career opportunities. Our dedicated recruiters are invested in the success of our Client Companies and Client Candidates. • Responsible for meeting with the hiring manager and discovering the corporate and department objectives with regards to the open position, as well as the technical and cultural aspects that would lead to success in the role. • Responsible for establishing a committed timeline with interval milestones, that result in successfully meeting deadlines. • Serves as an employment advisor to our Clients. • Develops customized recruiting plans and interviewing questions for each Client based on their unique positions and culture. • Establishes and develops relationships with Client Companies creating a successful staffing partnership. • Delivers in depth reports on qualified candidates to organizations from executive to management to mid level corporate positions.

  • Recruiter at Aston Carter- North America (formerly known as Stephen James Associates)
    Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • AVP Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate
    May 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Licensed Loan Originator