Marcus Cotton Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

Responsible for developing and launching a retained executive search practice within Cornerstone Resources infrastructure that will bring a fresh, new and dynamic alternative to the financial services recruiting industry.Oversee executive searches ranging from senior management to President/CEODevelop tailored search strategies based on individual client needsCultivate and maintain an executive network of progressive professionalsDrive marketing and research activities supporting executive recruiting Leading consultant to board of directors, senior management and executives

Houston, Texas Area

Managed recruiters, researchers and account/business development managers servicing the oil and gas sector.Executed recruiting efforts for engineering, project management and senior management positions.Recruited for both domestic and international opportunities.Provided clients with both contract and direct hire personnel.Account managed large oil companies and engineering firms.Implemented a new database and additional recruiting tools for the organization.Supported a global operations infrastructure.

Houston, Texas Area

Effectively managed executive retained searches from conception through final close.Managed multiple C-level search assignments simultaneously.Met and interacted with clients nationwide to coordinate the executive search process.Consulted boards of directors on chief executive search strategies.Established search strategies and coordinated strategic advertising campaigns.Directed a team of recruiters and researchers.

Qualified executives through a series of interviews, technical conference calls and video conferences.Recruited the full spectrum of executive management from tier 1 managers to President/CEO.Sourced progressive prospects through cold calling and the utilization of a carefully cultivated network.Acted as a mediator between the candidate and client throughout the search process.Developed and executed internal training modules for the Executive Recruiting Department.

Responsible for the overall operation of the business unit.Coordinated sales, account management and recruiting for the entire team.Operated in oil and gas, IT, financial services, electronic, automotive, defense and medical device industries. Managed a steady volume of nationwide clients and searches. Initiated hundreds of client and candidate leads through networking, recruiting, marketing, and sales. Responsible for classroom training and mentoring program.