Cate Murray

Cate Murray
Cate Murray is responsible for managing the nationally-based talent acquisition strategies of the Apex Systems PMO and Business Analysis Practice and holds her PMP certification from PMI.

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Cate is responsible for managing the nationally-based talent acquisition strategies of the Apex Systems PMO and Business Analysis Practice. During her time with Apex, she was previously responsible for leading our delivery function of the Ohio markets; which, included managing a team of skill-based recruiters as well as helping clients source and attract teams of proven performers across the IT spectrum. Throughout her 13+ year career in IT Staffing, Cate has performed various roles within recruiting and account management, including leading the efforts for supporting the needs of our clients’ PMO office. Her specialties include recruiting, management, and training around areas such as: recruiting best practices, career services, and other areas within professional development. Cate holds her PMP certification from PMI and she is a speaker at Project Summit*Business Analyst World conferences, as well as PMI and IIBA PDD events. Prior to joining Apex, Cate earned her BA in Mathematics and Economics from Boston College.
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