MICHELLE VANDEVER
Peyton,Colorado
Summary
Executive talent leader with more than 20 years of experience advising CEOs, boards, and senior leadership teams on high-stakes hiring decisions across healthcare, federal services, finance, and private-equity-backed organizations. Brings operator-level perspective shaped by direct accountability to margin, delivery performance, and leadership outcomes. Recognized for an experience-informed approach to leadership assessment that evaluates judgment, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Trusted partner for roles where misalignment carries material operational, financial, and reputational risk.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Executive Search Partner
DarePatrick Group
01.2014 - Current
- Founded and lead a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm serving healthcare, GovCon, public health, technology, and private-equity-backed organizations.
- Partner directly with CEOs, presidents, and boards on leadership roles where judgment, credibility, and long-term durability are critical.
- Conduct retained searches for C-suite, VP, and mission-critical leadership roles in complex and regulated environments.
- Advise clients through succession planning, turnaround situations, and culture-sensitive hires.
- Known for pattern recognition, executive storytelling, and surfacing risk early in the hiring process.
Vice President of Recruitment
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Member of the executive leadership team during a critical growth and profitability phase in a highly competitive healthcare staffing market.
- Increased company profitability by 78 percent and improved gross margin per placement by 25 percent.
- Reduced housing costs by 70 percent through operational redesign and vendor strategy.
- Built and led a nationally distributed recruitment organization aligned to growth, performance, and accountability metrics.
- Designed compensation structures, forecasting models, and performance reporting for sales and recruiting teams.
Senior Director, Patient Education
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Senior leader within a rapidly scaling healthcare services organization.
- Integral member of the launch team opening 18 dental implant centers nationwide.
- Designed and replicated a scalable sales and patient education model supporting national expansion.
- Led turnaround efforts for underperforming centers, restoring profitability and consistency.
- Implemented Salesforce CRM to improve sales visibility, forecasting, and operational discipline.
Vice President of Recruitment
Medical Express (AMN Healthcare)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led recruitment operations during acquisition and post-merger integration.
- Ranked number one across all AMN brands in profitability and achievement to profit goals.
- Stabilized a previously underperforming business unit and restored financial performance.
- Led enterprise initiatives to improve recruiter productivity and reduce cancellations.
- Ensured full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Executive & Board-Level Search
- Leadership Assessment & Advisory
- Workforce & Talent Strategy
- High-Pressure Hiring Decisions
- Organizational Turnaround Support
- Executive Interview Design
- Stakeholder & Board Partnership
- Regulated & Mission-Critical Environments
Timeline
Founder & Executive Search Partner
DarePatrick Group
01.2014 - Current
Vice President of Recruitment
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Director, Patient Education
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
01.2008 - 01.2012
Vice President of Recruitment
Medical Express (AMN Healthcare)
01.2006 - 01.2008