Katrina Gaer
Katrina G. is a seasoned recruiting and talent operations professional with over a decade of experience in full-life cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, and people operations. She currently serves as a Recruiter at Preferred Technologies, LLC. Katrina focuses on sourcing and interviewing candidates, extending offers, and partnering closely with the people team to support the firm’s talent initiatives and strengthen its employer brand. Across all roles, she combines a people-first mindset with process-driven rigor, ensuring that every placement aligns both culturally and technically with organizational goals. Throughout her career, Katrina has built expertise across diverse sectors, including corporate IT, finance, healthcare, low-voltage technology, and the securities industry. She has successfully managed high-volume recruitment pipelines, conducted candidate assessments, facilitated interviews, and led salary negotiations while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience. Her collaborative approach, clear communication, and commitment to integrity and accountability have earned recognition from colleagues and clients, highlighting her ability to deliver quality hires and foster long-term organizational success. Katrina’s professional philosophy centers on finding the right cultural and skills fit for both candidates and hiring managers. She emphasizes transparency, high personal standards, and service to team and company, while continuously exploring innovative recruiting strategies and workforce development initiatives. Known for her empathy, organizational skills, and dedication to excellence, Katrina excels at advancing individual careers, enhancing employer presence, and driving meaningful impact across every organization she supports.
• Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway
• Creating a Great Candidate Experience
• Communication Foundations
• Driving Change through Impactful Communication
• HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent
• Harnessing AI in the Recruiting Lifecycle
• Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
• Learning LinkedIn Recruiter
• McCann School of Business and Technology - AAS, Business Administration and Management, General
• Member of PSA PEOPLE Comittee
What do you attribute your success to?
Taking lessons from her own experience as a job seeker and using those lessons to improve the experience for candidates she works with.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
"It's not all about you." Stay grounded and remember others may be dealing with things unrelated to you.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Accept and consider all advice offered even if you disagree at first because it may prove useful later.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenge: finding the right candidates by thoroughly understanding candidates, managers, and company fit. Opportunity: many paths to growth and wide potential to make an impact in recruiting and the securities industry.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, accountability, high standards, service (supporting team and company), and transparency.