Robert Half Talent Solutions

Demand for Talent 

Come listen and learn to the increasing demand for talent in today's competitive job market, highlighting key trends, challenges, and strategies for attracting and retaining top professionals.

Ryan McCarty, Branch Director 

For over 13 years, Ryan McCarty has been a noteworthy leader in the Accounting & Finance Consulting space.  Driven by helping companies and consultants with special projects and strategic initiatives, he takes pride in providing solutions to improve efficiencies and increase productivity.  As Branch Director, his goal is growing people and growing revenue.  In addition to his primary job functions, Ryan has been recognized as a top performer at Robert Half for his extraordinary commitment to leadership and development.  He holds a BA in Accounting from Miami University and currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Prior to Robert Half, Ryan spent 6 years at Cintas in their Accounting, Finance & Corporate Development departments.

Jodie Dugan, Practice Director & Senior Vice President

Jodie joined Robert Half over 18 years ago leading our senior consulting practice for finance and accounting in Central Ohio.  Jodie has placed over 1,850 consultants for clients across Ohio and shifted to the Southwest Ohio region almost 5 years ago.  Her specializations for project consulting delivery include financial services clients spanning regulatory, accounting, finance, risk and compliance projects.  Jodie spent 8 years in accounting roles with Rolls-Royce Energy and Limited Brands.  She has a Dual Bachelors in accounting and human resources management from Ohio State University.

Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Update

Kristin Ostrowski- Senior Manager, Card & Digital Payment Fraud Strategy

Kristin is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to mitigate payment fraud across business lines and transaction modalities. She leads efforts to manage and communicate customer payment fraud-related matters, working closely with myriad cross-functional teams (internally and externally), including technology, security, contact centers, operations and more. Kristin oversees financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and comprehensive financial analysis related to payment fraud and abuse within the Treasury and Payments team and utilizes data-driven decision-making, while considering cost and ensuring a good experience for customers.

Kristin has over a decade of experience in driving results, innovation, process improvement and problem solving within fraud and analytics. Prior to her current role, Kristin has also worked for Macy’s as the Director of Fraud POS Strategy & Analytics as well as fraud strategy and compliance roles at Fifth Third Bank. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a board member of the Southwest OH ACFE Chapter, and holds a Master of Business Administration degree and Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree from the University of Cincinnati.

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KR Digital Agency

AI Simplified 

Kendra Ramirez, CEO - KR Digital Agency

As the CEO of KR Digital Agency, a leader in Digital and AI solutions, we spearhead initiatives that drive digital and AI transformation in B2B markets. Since building bots in 2018, I have become an AI advocate, serving on the Cincinnati AI Catalyst Committee and co-hosting the Tristate’s largest AI community. With a track record of delivering over 100 AI talks, my commitment to educating and engaging professionals in AI is my driving force. Additionally, I am globally recognized on LinkedIn.com’s homepage, recipient of the Women of Influence Award, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award, Cincy Chic Woman of the Year, and STEM Influencer. As the best-selling author of “Marketing Fusion” and “Micro Shift,” I share insights on leveraging digital technologies and the importance of understanding our mindset. With over 15 years in technology companies, my leadership is focused on navigating change in sales, marketing, and recruiting.