Welcome to Brian Simon Associates, redefining recruitment with precision and passion. We are with you every step of the way, offering unparalleled guidance and expertise.In today's digital age, the recruitment landscape is constantly evolving. Our mission is to empower both clients and candidates, ensuring successful hires and career advancements.We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier service, leveraging our extensive network and diverse rolodex to connect the best talent with the best opportunities. Whether an agency or in-house opportunity, nationwide or in the UK, our clientele is pristine and our candidates are top-tier.Our focus spans Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Digital, Social, Media, Creative industries and more, offering Perm/Temp solutions.Whether you’re a company seeking exceptional talent or a candidate pursuing a new career path, Brian Simon Associates is your go-to consultant for professional success.Executive Search • Career Coaching • Permanent Staffing • Temporary Staffing

Led all talent acquisition functions for this top communications company. Recruited public relations professionals at all levels for healthcare, corporate & brand, social impact and government practices. Developed an inclusive interviewing presentation and guide for hiring teams.

Founded in 2005, BerlinRosen Public Affairs provides strategic communications, public affairs, campaign consulting and creative services to leading companies, non-profit organizations, philanthropies, progressive political candidates and labor unions. We integrate high impact media relations, strategic communications and creative services to help our clients achieve their goals.

Global Head of Human Resources & Operations at Cognito.Led all HR. Cognito is an integrated financial communications consulting firm for the finance and technology sectors. With offices in New York, London, Los Angeles, Boston and Singapore, we help firms improve their performance and manage their reputation. We provide planning, marketing, design, PR and social campaigns, together with proprietary software that delivers measurability and intelligence.

Led talent acquisition for Ruder Finn, one of the public relations industry's oldest and most highly respected firms, recruiting in healthcare, corporate communications, technology and digital.

• Managed all human resources and employee communications for one of the world’s leading independent integrated communications firms, winner of 2012 “Public Relations Agency of the Year” and “Midsize PR Firm of the Year.” Makovsky was the 2013 winner of PRSA-NY Big Apple Award for “Best in Show,” the top overall campaign of the year, as well as PRSA Bronze Anvil, Holmes Report Silver SABRE, and 13 American Business Awards. The firm was also a frequent “Best Agency to Work For” winner in the Holmes Agency Report Card • Personally executed all talent searches from intern to executive vice president in healthcare, technology, corporate/financial services, energy, social media, digital branding and consumer marketing, handling up to 15 requisitions simultaneously. Saved the firm an average of approximately $450,000 per year in search firm fees• Counsel and coach executives on organizational effectiveness, people management, financial staffing/billability issues, conflict resolution, employee relations, compensation analysis, performance management and talent development. Built strong partnerships with senior level practice chairs, account leaders and hiring managers throughout the organization • Led and managed change, communicating effectively and regularly with all levels of employees. Led HR function through downsizing events, C-level leadership changes, office relocation, policy changes, benefits revisions, agency rebranding/renaming and introduction of firm-wide “Professional Pathway to Growth” publication• Wrote and annually updated the firm’s first Employee Handbook and Social Media Policy• Created and rolled out new “Mak University” training and development initiative• Managed HR team of two; created weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting structure. Conducted biweekly coaching sessions for my team• Two-time winner of the “Makovsky Hot Award,” voted by employees as top colleague of the quarter