Mike Pizarek Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About Bespoke PartnersBespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling up to $130 billion in value.The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software and SaaS companies. Bespoke has executed more than 1,000 leadership searches including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners and many more.The firm’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 99% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring and identifies leaders who will accelerate growth.Learn more at www.bespokepartners.com

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Jobplex is a leading global talent acquisition solutions company founded in 1996 serving a diverse client base. Jobplex was created to serve the next generation recruiting market, thereby complementing the senior level retained executive search services provided by DHR Global. In partnership, the two companies provide a total recruitment solution. Jobplex’s service offerings include Single Search Solutions and Project Recruitment for large scale hiring needs. Due to our robust size and comprehensive methodology, Jobplex has developed deep expertise in a variety of industries and functional areas.DHR Global was established in 1989 and is the fastest growing and most innovative retained executive search firm of the nation's "Top 5." With over 50 wholly-owned offices worldwide, DHR's renowned consultants specialize in all industries and functions in order to provide unparalleled senior-level executive search, management assessment and succession planning services tailored to the unique qualities and specifications of our select client base. DHR Global is ranked #1 in geographic coverage throughout the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Part of the firm’s higher education practice supporting the full-scale search process and the successful placement of candidates into key campus leadership positions (e.g. president, provost, vice president, dean, chair)• Involved in all aspects of the search process including business development research and execution; position specification development; candidate sourcing and name generation; candidate recruitment; client correspondence and update calls; interview logistics; background vetting and referencing; and general support of firm leadership• Gained an understanding of the unique intricacies of the search process through the lens of a boutique firm requiring all employees to serve various roles and assume unique responsibilities (e.g. writing proposals; analyzing search committee voting trends; candidate presentation; candidate and client travel; contract negotiation; market research; institution research)• Ensured a successful outcome for mission-driven clients through the relentless pursuit of demonstrated and retained leadership

Greater Atlanta Area

• Analyzed and synthesized research on higher education trends and innovations into usable information for USG leadership in support of decision making and strategy for a 26-institution University System with 300k+ enrolled students• Developed briefing papers for senior staff on issues relevant to state and national policy contexts• Provided qualitative and quantitative expertise on research projects by synthesizing academic literature, collecting data, conducting analysis, compiling reports, editing for clarity and content, and presenting findings• Led research initiatives promoting student success and measured the effectiveness through improved retention, graduation, course performance, and post enrollment outcomes

Atlanta, Georgia

• Supported sixteen federal, appellate judges across the Eleventh Circuit, and various internal Court units, with statistical data analysis and specialized caseload research to enhance the case management operation• Queried caseload data from complex case management and electronic case filing system to formulate new internal reports bettering chambers, Clerk’s Office, Staff Attorneys Office, Mediation, and Library operations and tracking safeguards• Received and responded to external statistical data requests from Eleventh Circuit Bar members, congressional committee staffs, media, academics, pro se parties, and other government officials as a representative of the Court in this space• Oversaw the Clerk's Office utilization of analytics in strategic case processing and management to improve operations at one of the nation's busiest federal appellate court systems

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science; Criminal Justice