Keith Plesha

Keith Plesha has extensive work experience in the field of recruiting, with a focus on the gaming industry. Keith has held various roles at different companies throughout their career.

Starting in 2010, they worked as the Owner/Principal Recruiter at Plesha Consulting Services, where they were responsible for contract and permanent placements in departments such as engineering, sales, and human resources.

In 2011, Plesha joined Healthgrades as a Corporate Recruiter, where they developed recruiting processes and hired executives and directors nationally.

From 2013 to 2014, they worked as a Corporate Recruiter (Consultant) at Wellbe.me and Paradigm, contributing to the healthcare and building products industries.

In 2014, Plesha joined Activision as a Studio Recruiter, managing recruiting efforts for various studios within the company, including Raven Software and Sledgehammer Games.

In 2020, they moved to Striking Distance Studios as a Senior Recruiter, where they built recruiting strategies for multiple departments and hired a large number of remote employees.

At Meta (formerly Facebook), Plesha worked as a Principal Recruiter from 2021 to 2023, playing a key role in the growth of 8 acquired studios and collaborating with hiring managers and department directors.

In 2023, they had roles at Striking Distance Studios, PUBG Corporation, and KRAFTON Inc. as a Studio and Senior Recruiter, respectively.

Overall, Keith Plesha's work experience showcases their expertise in recruiting and their ability to successfully support and fulfill hiring needs in the gaming and technology industries.

Keith Plesha began their educational journey in 1999 at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where they pursued AP courses in Spanish, English, and Physics. Keith completed this program in the year 2000. Subsequently, Keith attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in Marketing and Professional Sales.