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Katie Ptucha

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Recruiting Consultant at Absurd Ventures
📍 United States

Katie Ptucha is an experienced talent acquisition leader specializing in the computer games and tech industries. Holding a PHR certification and a Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Barbara, she excels at full-cycle recruiting and team building. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, knowledgeable, and an amazing HR professional.

Deeply embedded in the gaming world, Katie has built her career around the industry, having worked with companies like Absurd Ventures, Manticore Games, and Cryptic Studios. Her professional interests align with major industry players such as PlayStation and Activision, indicating a genuine passion for video games.

She is known for going beyond traditional HR by creating fun, quick social events to foster a positive company culture.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Recruiting Consultant
Job Level
Middle
Location
United States
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Talent Acquisition
Her entire career is focused on recruiting for the tech and gaming industries, with experience at companies like Facebook, Cryptic Studios, and Manticore Games.
Company Culture
Recommendations praise her for understanding HR is about employee care and development, and for creating events that make employees feel valued.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Recruiting Consultant
Absurd Ventures
8-2020
Head of Recruiting
Manticore Games Inc.
1-2020 - 8-2020
Human Resources Consultant, Recruiting
Cryptic Studios
6-2019 - 1-2020
VP of Human Resources
Manticore Games Inc.
9-2017 - 6-2019
Senior Technical Recruiter
Facebook
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Education
2001 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts
UC Santa Barbara
Human Resources
SHRM Learning System classes for PHR Certification
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