We are women-owned minority business enterprise at the forefront of talent management solutions. We provide managed services to our clients, domestically and globally, in the areas of IT, Engineering, Business Professionals, Life Sciences, and the Creative Services Suite.I am responsible for New Business Development and Client Relationship/Account Management.

On a contingency basis, we provide staff augmentation, consulting and permanent placement for full time positions in general management, analytics, IT management, IT development, as well as IT subject matter experts. We’re different because we deliver high quality candidates by developing a thorough understanding of your technical and work environment, meeting with potential candidates to get an in-depth knowledge of their technical skills and career goals, conducting reference checks to validate technical and professional credentials, and providing post-hiring orientation and preparation.Duties include:- Client Relationship/Account Management- Started from scratch and oversee our Perm Placement Practice- Hire and train new recruiters- Established a presence for us in Argentina, hiring recruiters and sourcers.- New Business Development- Miscellaneous operational tasks such as overseeing ATS upgrade to Bullhorn, coordinating major changes to our company website, etc.

Orion acquired Tekmark Global Solutions in 2020.Regional Senior Account Executive hired to manage and support one of Tekmark’s largest and most important VMS accounts, and to seek new business for them in this market.• Managed and maintained hundreds of hiring manager relationships in Chicago and other mid-west locations from Executive Vice President and Director level on down.• Promoted Tekmark services and candidates through regular client visits, calls, emails, and texts.• Daily updates to internal CRM system to track activity.• Developed excellent working relationships with hiring managers to enable effective marketing of candidates and to secure interviews.• Continuous tracking of client needs and satisfaction of services through follow-up activities.• Worked daily directing recruiting team to high priority requirements.• Prepped and coached candidates and hiring managers through interview process.• Performed consultant care activities including weekly lunches, regular check-ins, feedback from client, etc.• Secured MSA’s for several mid-market clients in the Chicago-area.• Closed on average at least 2 placements per month for 5+ years.

Privately-held organization selling recordable common undivided interests in Illinois farmland owned by Abraham Lincoln to help charities, promote Lincoln’s character virtues, and promote tourism.Member of start-up team responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to launch, grow, and promote the organization’s vision and mission. Broad range of responsibilities included inventory control, procurement, public relations, advertising, marketing, sales, operations management, financial accountability, real estate regulatory compliance, writing/delivering RFP’s, and evaluating proposals.

IT staffing firm providing high quality IT professionals for staff augmentation and project work.Opened and ran a small Chicago branch office with two full-time recruiters. Responsible for establishing office processes and procedures, recruiting and managing staff, building and maintaining client relations, and developing a bench of talented IT professionals.• Managed the company’s largest account to meet their stringent demands. Developed trusted relationships with hiring managers to respond to their staffing needs.• Secured and managed numerous accounts in the Chicago area.• Following highly successful launch, increased revenue 116% in 2007 and 105% in 2006 while improving profit 116% and 109% respectively.

Member/Co-Founder of IT staffing firm providing contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement services.Member of management team responsible for executing start-up strategies to launch new company. Broad responsibilities included new business development, marketing, talent procurement, employment agreements, supply management, and database maintenance.• Developed solid relationships with Fortune 1000 clients.• Maintained trusted relationships with consultants and provided client feedback to ensure the highest quality of service delivery and customer satisfaction/retention.• Established standard resume format, submittal processes/forms, and follow-up procedures that generated very positive client feedback and enhanced customer loyalty.

Partner/Founder of IT Staffing firm providing contract staffing servicesAccount Manager/Business Development (03/1998-09/2002)- Built company to 30+ actively billing consultants.Independent Consultant (03/1989-03/1998)- Personally provided mainframe, AS/400, and EDI consulting services.