As an accomplished executive in the recruiting and search industry, I have devoted my career to providing an exceptional experience, ensuring that my clients gain access to the most sought-after talent around. My leadership style generates collaboration with motivated, positive, and ambitious individuals who are united in their pursuit of success. I am known for forging enduring relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, all of whom value ethics, integrity, and a determination to achieve. Dedicated to a meticulous and engaged approach, my passion lies in driving significant positive impacts for both individuals and organizations, guiding them on a path to lasting success.
Following the acquisition of EdgeLink by Osceola Capital Partners, I served as an executive member with the formation of Talent Groups, LLC. As the leader of Direct Hire Search, I oversaw the successful integration of EdgeLink's high-performing team. This included full-desk Account Executives, Business Development Directors, and a global internal sourcing team, all of whom remain key to its continued success.
Led the training and development of direct hire sales and recruitment teams, utilizing KPIs to design targeted programs that accelerated team growth and achievement of individual goals. On average, each team member billed $35,000 per month and $420,000 annually.
Implemented usage of various AI tools – Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity and CoPilot to expedite workflow processes.
Launched Talent Group's inaugural "Champions Club," a program that drove significant revenue growth and fostered a positive company culture.
In addition, served as a member of the Board of Directors, contributing strategic insights and expertise to drive company growth and enhance corporate best-practices.
As a co-founder of EdgeLink, I spearheaded the company's inception from the ground up in the basement of my home. Grew the company to $15 million in annual revenue, achieving significant national expansion with physical office locations in Portland, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix. Our core mission centered on sourcing elite talent for the rapidly evolving tech sector through staff augmentation, contingent direct hire, executive retained search, and RPO services.
Creating a positive organizational culture was at the heart of our strategy, enabling us to extend this ethos into our engagements with candidates and clients alike.
My role encompassed overarching company management, yet I remained intimately involved with our client base. This hands-on involvement underscored my commitment to actively participate in team development, which was emphasized in our overall 'culture of learning' approach.
EdgeLink earned statewide recognition as one of the "Best Places to Work in Oregon," an accolade awarded by Oregon Business Magazine, highlighting our workplace excellence.
Our dedication to superior customer service earned us consistent recognition as one of top recruiting agencies in America, achieving "Best of Staffing" - Diamond Award Status (only given to the top 1% of staffing agencies nationwide) for our unwavering commitment to creating a positive customer experience in our industry.
I began my tenure with this San Jose, CA-based company during its Pre-IPO phase, a period that afforded me the opportunity to witness and actively participate in its transition to a publicly traded entity in 1997. This experience was pivotal in honing my ability to deliver comprehensive recruitment skills tailored to the dynamic demands of the technology sector.
My early achievements were notable, earning me recognition as the runner-up for Rookie of the Year in my first year. Throughout my tenure spanning 7.5 years, I consistently ranked in the "Top 10" recruiters nationwide, standing out among over 500 peers.
Fast-tracked to management within 2 years, during this time I built a top-performing team consistently ranking in the top 5% nationally, while maintaining top 1-2% individual recruiter performance. This success earned me the company's first-ever Ambassador role. In this role, I traveled the country, empowering both individual recruiters and managers to unlock their full potential and propel their teams to success.