Catherine Tatum

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DISC Type : Ds

Sr. IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ferguson

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Overview

Catherine Tatum is a Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ferguson, specializing in technical recruitment and diversity. With a background that includes a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University, she takes a proactive and consultative approach. Colleagues describe her as professional, knowledgeable, creative, and hardworking.

Outside of her professional role, Catherine is a proud military spouse, a significant part of her personal identity. She is passionate about developing lasting interpersonal relationships and thrives in positive, energetic team environments where she can mentor junior team members.

She holds a certification as a Talent Advisor, underscoring her commitment to strategic recruiting.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

IT Talent Acquisition
Focuses on finding top talent for Ferguson's IT, e-commerce, and Enterprise Data departments, with recent posts highlighting roles in AI and network engineering.
Diversity in Tech
Explicitly lists "Expert in. . . Diversity" in her professional headline, indicating it's a core component of her recruitment philosophy.
AI Adoption
Actively recruiting for foundational roles in Ferguson's new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence, showing a focus on building AI capabilities.

Media Appearances

Catherine Tatum - Sr. IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ferguson. Featured in TheOrg.com

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Work History

12-2019
Sr. IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ferguson
5-2019 - 12-2019
Sr. Technical Recruitment Delivery Lead at Scientific Research Corporation
12-2016 - 5-2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems- Mission Systems
9-2014 - 11-2016
Sr. Corporate IT Recruiter at Scientific Research Corporation - Integrated Systems & Solutions Division
7-2013 - 9-2014
Corporate Recruiter: Technical Recruitment Consultant for Belkin International & New York Life at WilsonHCG

Education

2004 - 2009
Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University
Human Resources Management from Villanova University

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Insights For Selling To Catherine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Catherine is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Catherine

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Catherine move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Catherine take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Catherine

Personality Compatibility


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