Julie Reed

Co-Founder

Orlando, FL, USA28 yrs experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in legal recruiting for top-tier law firms
  • Confidential and strategic approach to placements
  • Proven track record in high-volume recruiting
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Legal Recruiting Specialist with expertise in high-level placements and strategic talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Legal RecruitingLateral PlacementStrategic HiringExecutive SearchTravel PlanningRecruiting OperationsTechnical RecruitingTechnical & Operations RecruitingHigh-volume RecruitingClient Relationship ManagementDiversity RecruitingUniversity RecruitingEarly-career Talent Development

Other Skills

SourcingInterviewingGo-to-Market StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Confidential SearchStrategic Talent PartnerVC-Backed GrowthStartup RecruitingTravel ArrangementsLuxury TravelLeisure TravelATS ImplementationSales LeadershipFull Life Cycle RecruitingRemote Team Collaboration

About

Hi there 👋, I’m Julie Reed, Founder of IKR Enterprises. I’m a legal recruiter specializing in attorney placements at top-tier firms. I focus on high-level associate and partner roles, the searches that require deep market knowledge, discretion, and a relationship-first approach. What makes me different? I understand that lateral moves are career-defining. I’m the recruiter law firms trust to find exceptional talent, and the recruiter attorneys want to work with because I respect confidentiality and only present opportunities that genuinely advance careers. For law firms: I specialize in associate and partner placements across M&A, financial services, complex litigation, and other practice areas where credentials and culture both matter. I start with deep intake to understand your practice group’s needs, firm culture, and what makes laterals successful at your firm. Then I run highly targeted searches focused on attorneys from firms with proven lateral success, manage a discreet process, and deliver candidates who hit the ground running. For attorneys: Complete confidentiality and respect for your time. I only reach out when I have a role that fits your practice area, experience level, and career goals. You’ll get clear information, honest feedback, and strategic guidance on positioning. Every conversation stays confidential, and I never push, today’s associate is tomorrow’s partner or GC. This relationship is built long-term. Core Expertise ▪️ Associate & partner placements at top-tier firms ▪️ Lateral recruiting across multiple practice areas ▪️ Confidential search process management ▪️ Market intelligence & firm culture assessment ▪️ Strategic candidate positioning & interview prep Why me: Relationship-first approach. I understand firm pedigree, practice area nuances, and what predicts successful lateral transitions. I protect confidentiality, communicate transparently, and focus on placements that work long-term. Quality over quantity. Discretion without exception. 📌 DM me or email julie@ikr-enterprises.com if you’re hiring lateral talent—or exploring your next move

Experience

28 yrs
Total Experience
14 yrs
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Ikr enterprises

2 roles

Legal Talent Partner

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Greater Orlando, Florida, United States · Remote

  • Connecting top-tier law firms with elite attorney talent through strategic, relationship-driven recruiting.
SourcingInterviewingLegal RecruitingLateral Placement

Founder, Strategic Talent Partner

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Greater Orlando, Florida, United States · Remote

  • Most search firms play the same game:
  • Build a pipeline. Send the deck. Hope someone bites.
  • That model breaks down when the hire actually matters.
  • The founders I work with aren’t looking for warm bodies, they’re looking for the one hire who can drive growth, build the system, close the deal, or ship the thing that unlocks the next round.
  • They’ve tried the usual paths:
  • 8 back-to-back intro calls
  • Recycled resumes
  • Junior recruiters with zero context
  • And they’re tired of wasting time on “maybe.”
  • What if search felt more like a strategy session than a sales pitch?
  • What if you could meet the right person, without weeks of noise?
  • That’s why I built IKR.
  • I run a tight, founder-first talent operation designed for speed, precision, and trust.
  • I represent two types of people:
  • 🔹 Elite operators – Founding GTM, CRO, VPs of Sales, Chief Product Officer, Staff+ Engineers, Principal Infra/AI talent
  • 🔹 High-conviction founders – Seed to Series C, often backed by firms like a16z, Accel, BOND, Y Combinator, 43North
  • How it works:
  • 1–2 intros. No pipelines. No pitch spam.
  • Operators placed before a req even exists.
  • Every search is confidential, retained, and surgical.
  • If you’re scaling and the next hire actually matters, let’s make it the right one.
  • 👉 www.ikr-enterprises.com
Strategic HiringGo-to-Market StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Confidential SearchStrategic Talent PartnerExecutive Search+2

Fractional people people

Member

Sep 2025 – Sep 2025 · 0 mo · Remote

San diego human resources consulting inc.

3 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 5 mos · Greater Orlando · Remote

  • Helped startups scale smarter by building the very systems I now hire for.
  • 🔹 Designed and launched a new subscription-based recruiting service—generating consistent MRR from zero
  • 🔹 Built the sales, marketing, ops, and recruitment stack (Scoro, Lever, HubSpot, Fathom, Google Workspace)
  • 🔹 Led go-to-market talent advisory: strategy, tech stack, process, and ICP refinement
  • 🔹 Created interview rubrics, scorecards, and candidate targeting plans tailored to startup needs
  • 🔹 Advised founders on org design and talent prioritization through high-growth phases
  • 🔹 Brokered strategic partnerships with ADP, Paylocity, TalentLink, and other ecosystem partners
  • 🔹 Ran inbound and outbound GTM: optimized website for conversion, built content engines, designed social + email sequences
  • This wasn’t theory, I architected the systems most startups scramble to figure out.
  • Now, I find the people who can scale them.
Go-to-Market StrategyRecruiting OperationsATS ImplementationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technical RecruitingSales Leadership+3

Recruiting Manager

Promoted

Mar 2022 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Orlando · Remote

  • Led recruiting operations across multiple high-growth client accounts, acting as an embedded talent partner to founders, hiring managers, and internal HR teams. Balanced day-to-day execution with process design, tool implementation, and recruiter mentorship.
  • Key highlights:
  • Filled executive and high-priority roles under pressure, including a Director of DevOps hire in under 24 hours
  • Designed hiring playbooks, intake guides, and role scorecards to drive consistency across distributed teams
  • Managed a U.S.-based team of internal recruiters and supported 70+ hires in under 60 days
  • Implemented Crelate ATS and overhauled candidate touchpoints to improve communication and experience
  • Partnered with cross-functional leaders to clarify job needs, streamline interviews, and reduce time-to-fill
Recruiting OperationsATS ImplementationTechnical RecruitingStrategic Talent PartnerCandidate ExperienceFull Life Cycle Recruiting+1

Lead Recruiter

Sep 2017 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Greater Orlando · Remote

  • Delivered full-cycle recruiting support across a range of startup and mid-market clients, with a focus on technical, healthcare, and operations roles. Known for high placement rates, structured process, and clear candidate communication.
  • Key highlights:
  • Recruited for technical, G&A, and ops functions—sourcing, screening, and managing offers across varied industries
  • Led structured interviews and aligned assessments to core job criteria to improve hiring decisions
  • Built intake templates and feedback forms to support async communication with busy hiring managers
  • Maintained consistent metrics: time-to-fill, submittal ratios, and candidate satisfaction scores
Technical & Operations RecruitingFull-Cycle RecruitingStrategic Talent PartnerRecruiting Metrics & ReportingStructure InterviewingCandidate Experience

Crg, inc.

Senior Recruiting Manager

Jul 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Virtual Office · Remote

  • Led full-cycle recruiting for major accounts including Cisco, CDW, BB&T, and SECU. Focused on high-volume technical and operational roles, while improving process reliability and client communication.
  • Key highlights:
  • Expanded delivery teams for enterprise clients across tech and financial services
  • Managed end-to-end hiring for high-volume roles, including sourcing, screening, onboarding, and consultant support
  • Introduced Kanban methodology via Trello to track workflows, reduce handoffs, and speed up placement timelines
  • Oversaw consultant performance and scheduling, acting as a liaison between client managers and talent
  • Built strong client relationships that improved satisfaction and ensured consistent role pipelines
High-volume RecruitingWorkforce Planning / Contractor OversightFull-Cycle RecruitingStrategic Talent PartnerClient Relationship ManagementRecruiting Process Improvement

Peak sales recruiting

Recruiter

Aug 2011 – Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Virtual Office · Remote

  • Managed full-cycle recruiting for IT roles across contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire engagements. Focused on improving sourcing efficiency, documentation standards, and offer acceptance rates while supporting workforce diversity.
  • Key highlights:
  • Built repeatable staffing processes for technical roles, balancing speed with candidate quality
  • Sourced talent through a mix of internal databases, external platforms, and referral channels
  • Created custom reports for clients to increase transparency and alignment throughout the hiring process
  • Maintained rigorous documentation and compliance standards across all requisitions
  • Negotiated competitive offers and helped close top-tier candidates across multiple functions
  • Championed inclusive recruiting practices to broaden pipelines and improve workforce representation
Offer NegotiationCandidate sourcingTechnical RecruitingSales LeadershipStrategic Talent PartnerDiversity Recruiting+1

Ikr travel

Owner, Travel Advisor

Jan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 4 mos · Greater Orlando, Florida, United States

Go-to-Market StrategyTravel PlanningArtificial Intelligence (AI)Travel ArrangementsLuxury TravelLeisure Travel

Cisco systems

Various Roles

Nov 1988 – Feb 2009 · 20 yrs 3 mos · Durham, NC · Hybrid

  • Held multiple roles across talent development, recruiting operations, and business management. Played a key role in launching and scaling Cisco’s early-career hiring efforts, including the flagship Sales Associate Program (CSAP), and supported global talent initiatives.
  • Key highlights:
  • Recruited and managed cohorts of 25 early-career hires every 6 months for Cisco’s Sales Associate Program (sales + sales engineering)
  • Led university relations strategy and conference recruiting for North America
  • Developed training and onboarding programs to support graduate hires transitioning into technical and commercial functions
  • Partnered cross-functionally on performance management and program design for global talent development
  • Supported business operations for Cisco’s professional services division, including planning, reporting, and process improvements
  • Began career as a Software QA Team Lead in Network Software and Application Management
Go-to-Market StrategyUniversity RecruitingEarly-Career Talent DevelopmentTechnical RecruitingSales LeadershipTeam Leadership+2

Education

University at Buffalo

BA — Anthropology

University of Phoenix

Master's — Management - Human Resources Management

Leadership North Carolina Class XV

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Medical Anthropology

Jan 1994 – Jan 1995

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