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• At Equity Search Advisors (ESA), we specialize in delivering top-tier executive talent exclusively tailored to the dynamic demands of the private equity sector. Our value proposition lies in the unparalleled expertise.
• C-Level engagements, recruiting executives that drive value creation for private equity portfolio companies.
• Deal Flow: ESA works with backable executives to build and monetize their background into an acquisition-based deal thesis. We assist the executives through our various databases to build out proprietary deal flow that.

Yoda Marketing Group specializes in delivering fully automated, done-for-you marketing solutions tailored to recruitment & staffing firms, and private equity firms. Whether you are looking to enhance your online presence, streamline your lead generation process, or maximize ROI, our expert services are designed to meet your unique needs and drive your.

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Los Angeles, US

• Responsible for all Business Development activities, origination of search assignments, identification and recruiting of high caliber candidates, and driving all phases of the search process - from research through.
• Successfully completed Retained Search assignments for "C-Level"​ Executives in the various Financial Services Industries, as well as PE Portfolio Companies in Oil & Gas, Technology, Hospitality, Food Services.
• Completed Retained & Exclusive Contingency Search Assignments for VP's, Managing Directors, etc., primarily with Boutique to Mid-Market size Banks, Broker Dealers, Venture Capitalists, Hedge Funds, Private Equity.
• Engagements were mostly nationwide in scope, some were international and covered multiple functions i.e., Capital Markets, M&A, Sales, Trading, Origination, Corporate Finance, etc.

Employer Solutions Group d/b/a HRO Professionals. Independently represent qualified HRO's & PEO's nationwide, allowing us to uniquely serve the needs of each individual client. We strategically place businesses with the PEO/HRO best suited to the organizations specific business requirements.

Fort Myers, Florida, US

Virtual Recruiting firm focused solely on the Mortgage Industry

Sunrise, FL, US

Sold a HRMS web-based ASP technology platform for this PEO/HRO solutions provider. Consulted with “C” level executives and leveraged technology in payroll, employee benefits offerings, administrative burden, risk management, HR & compliance, EPLI, EAP, etc. to contain costs and provide more robust employee HR offerings. Developed Affiliate Marketing.

Dublin, CA, US

• Gevity HR, Inc. (NMS-GVHR) is a complete HR management solutions provider, offering outsourced services for employee recruitment, management, retention, payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS, and compliance.
• Increased credibility and client awareness by developing this historically under-performing territory into the top 10 nationally.
• Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.
• Worked with cross-functional resources and implemented a "team selling" approach utilizing Subject Matter Experts in HR, Recruiting/Staffing, Benefits, Risk, IT, etc., successfully reaching a 100% increase in client.
• People 1st Award Recipient (Chairman's Circle)– 2005 - 2007
• Appointed to National BDM Marketing Counsel – 2005 - 2007

M&A Consultation and Advisory services for Professional Services Firms. Primarily in Wealth Management, Mortgage Banking, Banking/Financial Services Disciplines. Represented Sole Practitioners, Practice Groups, and small Firms seeking acquisition targets and/or merger partners.Micro Hedge Fund - $5M focused on Real Estate Investments (fix n flip) and Hard.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, US

• Doug Sears & Associates began as an MRI (Management Recruiters International) franchisee. The company later left the MRI Network, but maintained similar marketing and Executive Search practices.
• Responsible for all Business Development activities, origination of search assignments, identification and recruiting of high caliber candidates, and driving all phases of the search process - from research through.
• Successfully completed over 100 contingency & retained search assignments for senior level Executives in the Legal & Financial industries.
• Personally produced up to $650K+ in annual billings.
• Started a full life cycle recruiting desk in the Financial, Investment Banking and Brokerage industry.
• Built that Practice Group into $2MM in annual contingency & retained collections, with 4 Recruiters and 2 Researchers.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• NYSE member Broker/Dealer operating as a “Discount Broker” for active stock traders. Licensed in all 50 states and had 200+ offices nationwide. Olde was acquired by H&R Block Financial and is now known as Ameriprise.
• District Manager (1995-1996)
• Branch Manager (1993-1995)
• Stockbroker / Registered Representative (1992-1993)
• Prospected and sold equity research and Nasdaq NMS trade execution services to high net worth individuals, small institutions & pension accounts.
• Built and grew a personal “Book of Business” exceeding $100MM in client assets and over $700K in annual gross mark-up commissions (Net of any retail commissions).

Arlington, VA, US

Prospected and closed contingency search assignments in the Environmental Engineering industry.

Washington, DC, US

General military duties included Color Guard & Security Detail.

Master Certificate In Human Resources, Human Resources Management And Services

Bs, Workforce Education & Development (Human Resources)