Relationship building, collaborating with our clients and finding the candidate who fits our clients organizations best are paramount to our success. Spark is a full-service retained executive search, employee retention and staff development consultancy.  We serve building design firms and creative agencies. We help our clients integrate strategic and proactive hiring practices that align with their culture and core values. Our service is collaborative, informed and professional with the… Show more Relationship building, collaborating with our clients and finding the candidate who fits our clients organizations best are paramount to our success. Spark is a full-service retained executive search, employee retention and staff development consultancy.  We serve building design firms and creative agencies. We help our clients integrate strategic and proactive hiring practices that align with their culture and core values. Our service is collaborative, informed and professional with the perfect amount of fun and personality. We are currently going through the branding process so ... final name, logo and website coming soon!As Executive Search Strategist, my duties include:* Manage and execute full-cycle search projects at all levels.* Ensure our clients are getting the service they need on a daily basis.* Achieve annual revenue goals by securing new business and filling the positions we've been hired to fill.* Maintain and develop our network of professionals with consistent, relevant and informed communication.* Travel regularly to meet personally with clients and candidates.* Consult with our clients to develop and implement effective strategic hiring and employee retention plans.* Provide industry insights through scheduled speaking engagements.* Strategize regularly with our team to develop our technology, process and approach to stay current and meet the market demands.* Direct and coordinate with marketing to strategize our social media presence for strategic optimization. Show less

Zweig Group exists to help leaders in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industries achieve their business and personal goals. Since the founding of Zweig Group in 1988, we have offered an array of publications, services, and events designed to provide firm leaders with the tools they need to succeed.

Provided services in the areas of research, sourcing, interviewing, hiring coaching, search process management, strategic planning and client services. Specialized in Lead Design, Project Management, Team Management and Executive level positions.

Cooper | Johnson Recruiting (CJR) specializes in working with early stage start- up companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on contingent / hourly contracts. A few of the disciplines that we recruit for are: Software Engineers, Mobile Engineers, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Development and Creative/Design Engineers. * We provide select number of qualified candidates that meet your specific job requirements* Source and evaluate skill level of candidates, manage offer… Show more Cooper | Johnson Recruiting (CJR) specializes in working with early stage start- up companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on contingent / hourly contracts. A few of the disciplines that we recruit for are: Software Engineers, Mobile Engineers, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Development and Creative/Design Engineers. * We provide select number of qualified candidates that meet your specific job requirements* Source and evaluate skill level of candidates, manage offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations * Negotiate offers by partnering with hiring manager (s), senior management, HR and other groups as necessary* Propose and implement ongoing improvements to recruitment efforts* Partner with Venture Capitalists to staff their early stage portfolio companies Show less

As an Associate to Deborah Benson, I provided book-keeping and accounting services to private businesses throughout Marin County. Using Quick Books, we maintained and reconciled monthly financial information, provided financial advice and prepared tax information.

I served a three-year term as a Foundation Board Member, raising funds for the Foundation. The Ross School Foundation is the primary non-profit organization that raises funds to benefit educational programs for Ross School students. It enables parents and community members to donate much-needed financial support to the Ross School, on a tax-free basis.The goal of the Ross School Foundation is to “Fill the Gap” or shortfall that exists between State and Local funding, and the… Show more I served a three-year term as a Foundation Board Member, raising funds for the Foundation. The Ross School Foundation is the primary non-profit organization that raises funds to benefit educational programs for Ross School students. It enables parents and community members to donate much-needed financial support to the Ross School, on a tax-free basis.The goal of the Ross School Foundation is to “Fill the Gap” or shortfall that exists between State and Local funding, and the significantly higher actual cost of educating each Ross School student. The Foundation Board Members consistently raise over $1 million per year in private donations that contribute approximately 20% of the Ross School's operating budget. Show less

As a Board Member, serving a three-year term, I was responsible to attend monthly Board meetings to assist in the strategic, program and financial planning of the Ross Recreation Department. Ross Recreation is a self supporting, organization that operates under the charter of the Town of Ross, California. It provides recreation and educational programs to citizens of Ross and surrounding communities, manages certain Town of Ross recreational facilities and provides guidance on park issues to… Show more As a Board Member, serving a three-year term, I was responsible to attend monthly Board meetings to assist in the strategic, program and financial planning of the Ross Recreation Department. Ross Recreation is a self supporting, organization that operates under the charter of the Town of Ross, California. It provides recreation and educational programs to citizens of Ross and surrounding communities, manages certain Town of Ross recreational facilities and provides guidance on park issues to the Town Council. Show less

As an Associate, I sold executive search consulting contracts to Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services (A/E/P) firms in the United States. As Client Manager, I conducted high-level management and design executive search projects. This required monthly travel and weekly communication with clients regarding search progress. Each search required research of candidates, interviewing and hiring process management. As an industry consultant, I also conducted full-day seminars on… Show more As an Associate, I sold executive search consulting contracts to Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services (A/E/P) firms in the United States. As Client Manager, I conducted high-level management and design executive search projects. This required monthly travel and weekly communication with clients regarding search progress. Each search required research of candidates, interviewing and hiring process management. As an industry consultant, I also conducted full-day seminars on hiring and recruiting practices, and wrote monthly hiring and recruitment articles for the company paid subscription news-letter. Show less

I helped to implement an in-house project administration program. I was responsible for hiring and managing administrative staff.

• Worked closely with architectural project managers and designers.• Managed architectural project files, billings and accounts-receivable. • Coordinated communications with clients.• Attended project meetings, responsible for project communication.