A senior level Staffing Strategist specializing in interviewing top talent for cutting edge companies such as Genentech, Roche, Pandora and Door Dash. Experienced in conducting behavioral based phone screens, reference checks and exit interviews as well as developing templates and questions customized to desired skill sets. - Proven track record in difficult to fill, unique or high volume staffing projects. Provides extensive phone interviews, reference checks, exit interviews and hiring recommendations for a variety of departments across biotech and research & development companies. -Works cross functionally with various groups including Human Resources, Commercial, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical/Drug Safety/Medical Affairs, Engineering and R&D. - Fluent in use of internet, web based, and other recruitment technology tools and interviewing techniques. - Manages a team to facilitate the candidate screening process. - Leadership responsibilities include recruiting and hiring, training and mentoring, distributing workload, handling disciplinary action and being the first line of contact for recruiters and hiring managers with the Levant Group staff.

A producer with 20 years of industry related experience and a proven track record of organizing and managing successful photo, commercial and video shoots around the country. Kari provides knowledge to realize the vision of the director and client and works together with a team to produce results that make shoots organized, efficient and cost effective. Production management services offered include auditioning and casting, catering, location scouting and securing permits, RV rental and hiring drivers, wardrobe and styling. Kari works regularly with top clients like Vail Resorts, Roshambo Films, Subaru, Canon, Pampers, Shea Homes, Procter & Gamble and Coleman just to name a few.- Works with the client by doing a needs assessments to come up with scope and budget for each shoot. - Hires vendors including 1st AD's, digitech's, camera operators, catering support, location scouts, HMU professionals and assistants and facilitates renting equipment as needed.- Identifies top talent through agencies, job postings, networking opportunities and talent related groups to hold casting calls and identify models. Negotiates pay and terms.- Extensive wardrobe, catering, location scouting, permitting and set styling experience. - Manages shoot from start to finish handling all correspondence, call times, shot lists, model releases, accounts payable, insurance and permits. - Manages shoot flow to ensure all images desired are captured in the allocated time. Keeps the shoot moving and manages any time constraints.