Judie Norkaitis
Judie is an experienced recruiter, driving searches for privately held, VC and PE-backed portfolio companies in SaaS, tech-enabled services, industrial manufacturing, consumer, and energy.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Company
JN Talent Advisory
Industry
Services
Top Skills
Judie Norkaitis
Judie is an experienced recruiter, driving searches for privately held, VC and PE-backed portfolio companies in SaaS, tech-enabled services, industrial manufacturing, consumer, and energy.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Company
JN Talent Advisory
Industry
Services
Top Skills
Top Skills
Executive Search
Over 25 years of experience in executive search, partnering with boards and C-suite.
Talent Management
Partnered with heads of talent to drive team build outs.
Recruitment
Extensive experience in executive search for VC and PE-backed companies.
About Judie
Bio
Judie is an experienced recruiter, driving searches for privately held, VC and PE-backed portfolio companies. Her focus encompasses a range of industries, including B2B and B2C SaaS organizations, tech-enabled services, industrial manufacturing, business services, consumer, and energy.
She brings 25+ years of experience in executive search, most recently with Heller Search and Renovata & Company. Judie partnered with boards, c-suite and heads of talent to drive all aspects of the search process for portfolio companies team build outs across various sectors worldwide. Prior to that, with her own firm, she partnered with heads of talent in both private and public organizations. She began her career in search as a research associate for Heidrick & Struggles in Chicago.
Early career, Judie traveled to the former Soviet Union with the International Monetary Fund in a research and support capacity. She earned her BS in Business Administration and Minor in International Business from Governors State University. She also holds a certification in Private Equity from Wharton University and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business Online.
Company
JN Talent Advisory
Elevator Pitch
I build out teams for portfolio companies for VC and PE firms.
Industry
Services
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Skills
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Search | Over 25 years of experience in executive search, partnering with boards and C-suite. | |
| Talent Management | Partnered with heads of talent to drive team build outs. | |
| Recruitment | Extensive experience in executive search for VC and PE-backed companies. | |
| Tech-Enabled Services | Worked with tech-enabled service companies. | |
| SaaS | Focused on B2B and B2C SaaS organizations. | |
| Founder | Founded JN Talent Advisory to build teams for portfolio companies. | |
| Consumer | Involved in recruitment for consumer-focused companies. | |
| Private Equity Certification | Certification in Private Equity from Wharton University. | |
| Organizational Leadership Certification | Completed a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business Online. | |
| Energy | Experience in the energy sector. | |
| Industrial Manufacturing | Experience in recruiting for industrial manufacturing sectors. | |
| International Experience | Traveled to the former Soviet Union with the International Monetary Fund. |
Experiences
JOBHeidrick & Struggles
Title
Research Associate
Position Description
Supported executive search processes through research and candidate sourcing.
Accomplishment Notes
Gained foundational experience in executive search methodologies.
EDUCATIONHarvard Business Online
Title
Organizational Leadership Certificate
Position Description
Completed a certificate program in organizational leadership.
Accomplishment Notes
Developed leadership skills applicable to talent management and organizational development.
JOBJN Talent Advisory
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded a talent advisory firm focused on building teams for VC and PE-backed portfolio companies.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully established a solo practice to assist in team build outs for various sectors.
EDUCATIONWharton University
Title
Private Equity Certification
Position Description
Completed a certification program focused on private equity.
Accomplishment Notes
Enhanced knowledge in private equity investment strategies.
JOBRenovata & Company
Title
Recruiter
Position Description
Managed searches for VC and PE-backed companies, specializing in diverse sectors.
Accomplishment Notes
Drove successful searches and placements for high-level positions.
JOBHeller Search
Title
Recruiter
Position Description
Led executive search processes for various portfolio companies, focusing on team build outs.
Accomplishment Notes
Partnered with C-suite and boards to fulfill talent needs across multiple industries.
EDUCATIONGovernors State University
Title
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Position Description
Earned a degree with a minor in International Business.
Accomplishment Notes
Graduated with a focus on business principles and international markets.