Gunilla Girardo

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Executive Search - International Recruitment - Cross-Cultural Expert @ YER USA
Gunilla Girardo's Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
About Gunilla Girardo

I connect EUROPE‘S BEST COMPANIES with AMERICA’S BEST TALENT. I love my job!! And I'm really good at finding the right candidates for my clients in high tech, agriculture, environmental services, manufacturing, software, metals & mining, med tech, logistics & supply chain, construction, and consumer goods. To book a complimentary consultation to discuss your talent acquisition needs email me at gunillagirardo@yer.com or call me at 571-488-0426I'm originally from Sweden, where I grew up on a farm in a small town, but I have spent most of my career in the United States helping companies and organizations grow and succeed....which we all know is about the people you hire. I am very results-driven and dedicated to my clients' success. My entrepreneurial business development skills, vast network, and understanding of how to navigate the fragmented US market are undoubtedly valuable tools that I use in my work every single day. As past President of the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, the organization grew to be the second largest European chamber of commerce in the U.S. I created two new regional offices, launched a J1 Trainee Program, and established a highly successful business matchmaking program, positioning SACC-USA as a key player in trans-Atlantic trade and commerce. As President and CEO of Mentor Foundation USA, founded by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, I led the organization from a local to a national key partner in drug prevention programs for youth by transforming its program platform to be portable, scalable, cost-effective, and more accessible to thousands more youth across the U.S.I am a proud recipient of the SmartCEO Brava Award (2016) and recognized as a Profile in Success (2016) by Bernhard Wealth Management. I am also a (passionate) international speaker on Mentoring, Personal & Professional Development, Women's Leadership, and Networking.

Gunilla Girardo's Current Company Details
YER USA

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Executive Search - International Recruitment - Cross-Cultural Expert
Gunilla Girardo Work Experience Details
  • Yer Usa
    Principal
    Yer Usa Oct 2017 - Present
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Book a complimentary consultation with me to discuss your talent acquisition needs. Email me at gunillagirardo@yer.com or call me at 571-488-0426. Here's what you can count on when engaging YER-USA as your talent acquisition partner for North America:- A dedicated team of top-notch consultants who are specialized in supporting European companies in the U.S. We understand EU/US cross-cultural business differences which helps you avoid the pitfalls of hiring in the U.S. - Custom-tailored campaigns to attract the right talent for your specific industries. - Access to vast national pool of candidates in your particular industry. - Our support in every step of the way to a successful placement.* Industries we serve: Software; Medical Technology; Agricultural Technology; Construction; Metal & Mining; Renewable Energy; Environmental Solutions; Logistics & Supply Chain, Packaging, Industrial Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods* Roles that we fill: Executives, Sales/Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Accounting/Finance, and Human Resources.
  • National Strategies, Llc
    Senior Advisor - Scandinavia
    National Strategies, Llc Jun 2017 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Scandinavian companies have a lot to offer the United States in Information Technology, MedTech, Healthcare, Transportation, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Defense, Education, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Waste Management, and other Clean Tech solutions. National Strategies (NSI), headquartered in Washington DC, is a state and local government consulting firm that helps companies identify, create, pursue and capture public sector sales opportunities. NSI has generated over $20 billion in new revenue for clients since the firms’ inception in 1995. 30% of NSI’s clients are foreign companies; 30% are large American corporations; and 40% are a mix of mid-sized companies, private equity and venture capital firms, and foreign governments.
  • Swedish-American Chambers Of Commerce -Usa
    Member And Volunteer
    Swedish-American Chambers Of Commerce -Usa Jul 2010 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
  • Swedish-American Chambers Of Commerce -Usa
    President
    Swedish-American Chambers Of Commerce -Usa Sep 2001 - Nov 2010
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Oversaw and managed the day-to-day affairs of SACC-USA which had 20 regional chambers of commerce located across the U.S. Facilitated trade and commerce between Sweden and the U.S. Provided overall strategic planning and administration, developed new value added member programs, supported chamber network, organized annual trade events, coordinated trade missions, developed and implemented economic development programs, developed new revenue sources, and managed international Trainee program. Results: Increased revenues by 250% in five years. Increased membership by 30% while maintaining a 95% retention rate. Added two new regional chamber offices in the U.S. Developed new effective economic development programs and helped a number of companies to successfully enter the US market. Developed new strategic alliances. Received approval from the Dept. of State for J1 Visa trainee program. Improved and strengthened chamber network.
  • Twomentor, Llc
    Senior Advisor
    Twomentor, Llc May 2017 - Sep 2020
    Boca Raton, Fl, Us
    Twomentor LLC, founded by Julie Kantor, helps companies build measurable mentoring & sponsorship cultures with a passion for elevating women and millennials in the multi-generational workforce while promoting diversity and developing high potential leaders. Twomentor focuses on creating ongoing measurable strategies in building corporate mentoring initiatives, global speaking on women in STEM, Millennial retention through mentor training and dynamic flash mentoring sessions, our Mentor Road Trip™ Action Guide & Training for our corporate clients.
  • Mentor Foundation Usa
    President And Ceo
    Mentor Foundation Usa Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    I am honored to have served as President & CEO for Mentor Foundation USA where I led the organization from a local to a national organization by transforming its program platform to be portable, scalable, cost-effective—and most importantly accessible to thousands more young people across the United States. Mentor USA's mission is to prevent drug abuse among youth while helping them realize their potential. Mentor USA is an affiliate of Mentor Foundation International, founded in 1994 by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden in collaboration with the World Health Organization.Key Results… • Strengthened organization’s brand by developing effective communications & marketing plan adapted to our various stake holders by: sharpening mission & vision, re-designing collateral materials, utilizing social media and other online tools, organizing effective networking events, galas and receptions, hosting high level business luncheons on the ROI of CSR• Increased number of new corporate mentoring partners by 250% in three years. • Formed new strategic partnerships to further organization’s mission, reach and value including an exclusive partnership with the SFIG Foundation giving students access to generous scholarships of up to $40,000 per student—life changing. • Secured significant research grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation proving new innovating peer-to-peer prevention program in upstate New York. • Formed strategic partnership with George Washington University to improve data collection and program evaluation, generating invaluable data to prove our prevention platform.• Implemented aggressive cost reduction plan, reducing overhead cost by 50%
  • Willowdale Financial Partners
    Senior Advisor
    Willowdale Financial Partners Jan 2011 - Apr 2017
    Willowdale Financial Partners is a nationally recognized leader in commercial finance. Willowdale work with small, medium, and large size businesses and have a broad portfolio of financial products to provide the capital our clients need.
  • Winvale
    Director Of Business Development
    Winvale Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
    Richmond, Va, Us
    As the nation's leading GSA Schedule Consultant, Winvale's goal is simple -- to help maximize our client's sales within the government market. From developing GSA Schedule Contract programs to providing federal sales strategy support, Winvale has the ability to tailor each engagement to meet the needs and objectives of its clients. Since 2003, Winvale has helped more than 1,200 commercial organizations achieve breakthrough success with the U.S. government capturing more than $22 billion in sales for their clients."
  • Executive Coaching Consultant
    Executive Coach
    Executive Coaching Consultant Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
    Using proven methodologies for goal setting, time management and motivations, combined with lots of lessons learned from 20+ years or executive experience in helping companies and individuals to succeed, I work with each client's unique core strengths and competencies to reach their professional and personal goals.
  • 20/20 Vision, Washington, D.C.
    Director Of Membership & Information Systems
    20/20 Vision, Washington, D.C. Mar 2000 - Aug 2001
    Oversaw all aspects of membership recruitment and retention including maintained 10,000+ member data base, produced monthly reports, tracked and analyzed results, produced direct mail campaigns and placed advertisements. Oversaw and supervised the development of organization’s web site www.2020vision.org, including maintained content, marketed web site and monitored user statistics. Supervised the development of 20/20 Vision’s first-ever national leadership training for members. Results: Membership nearly doubled in one year. Improved member services and dues payment process. 20/20 Vision’s re-designed Web site exceeded expectations, providing new easy-to-use activism tools. Traffic to site increased by 200% in the first month after opening and continues to grow. Raised the $ return from appeals by 20% by improving design of materials and using member demographics.
  • Industrial Designers Society Of America
    Manager Of Education And Programs
    Industrial Designers Society Of America Jan 1995 - Mar 2000
    Herndon, Virginia, Us
    Liaison for IDSA's 81 chapters and 14 professional interest sections—identified membership needs, developed and managed chapter & section support programs. Developed & coordinated professional development seminars, including a national Leadership Orientation & assisted with national conferences. Oversaw the continued development and marketing of idsa.org. Generated new revenue sources for the Society through its Web site and other programs. Developed a custom-tailored online bookstore. Results: Exceeded projected Web site revenue by almost 100% in 1999; continued to grow membership by 12% a year; developed and implemented successful marketing tracking system; improved membership services and retained satisfied members.
  • Industrial Designers Society Of America
    Manager Of Communications And Membership
    Industrial Designers Society Of America 1996 - 2000
    Herndon, Virginia, Us
  • Industrial Designers Society Of America
    Manager Of Communication And Chapter Development
    Industrial Designers Society Of America Feb 1996 - Sep 1997
    Herndon, Virginia, Us
    Editor for Design Perspectives (IDSA's monthly 12-16 page newsletter). Managed the development and maintenance of www.idsa.org. Was liaison for IDSA's 81 Chapters; organized annual national job fair; and implemented and monitored membership campaigns. Helped coordinate all aspects of annual national design awards program (sponsored by Business Week). Results: Contributed to increase annual membership growth from 2% to 12%; gave IDSA a significant presence on the Internet; grew advertising income for newsletter by 50%; and improved chapter relations.
  • International Business School Of Sweden
    Program Director
    International Business School Of Sweden Aug 1992 - Sep 1995
    Directed and marketed international programs in Journalism, Marketing, and Public Relations and Internship placements in Washington, D.C. and IBS Executive Secretarial Program in England, Germany, France and Spain. Results: Contributed to an overall organizational growth of 85%, improved academic quality; and retained satisfied students and interns.

Gunilla Girardo Skills

Strategy Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Business Development Strategic Planning Leadership Management Leadership Development Management Consulting Marketing Public Relations New Business Development Marketing Strategy Marketing Communications Start Ups Program Management Change Management Coaching Executive Coaching Business Planning Product Management International Business Market Research Business Intelligence Nonprofits Fundraising Social Media Team Building Advertising Executive Management Strategic Partnerships Online Marketing Recruiting Strategic Communications International Sales Organizational Development Brand Management Project Management Nonprofit Organizations Executive Search Career Development Business Networking Corporate Relations Networking Mentoring

Gunilla Girardo Education Details

  • Gothenburg University
    Gothenburg University
    Pedagogics
  • Bollebygd High School
    Bollebygd High School

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