Management Manager

BARBARA P. BLISS

** ******** *****

Cos Cob, CT *6807

Phone: 203-***-**** e-mail:

*************@*****.***

Summary

Seasoned professional with over 15 years of recruiting experience

complemented by a Fortune 50 career. Highly perceptive to dynamics of

change; particularly adept at building quality relationships and

effecting successful outcomes. Excellent communication abilities; strong

analytical skills and interpretive expertise. Most comfortable in a

multi-tasked environment.

Experience

EURO RSCG LIFE 11/05 - 5/10

New York, NY

Senior Recruiter for this major, global healthcare/pharmaceutical

advertising agency with offices in the NY/NJ/PA area. Conducted searches

for Account Management, Creative, Production, Medical Education and IT

areas; positions range from mid-management to EVP level; sourced

candidates from the internal database, employee referrals, the Internet,

networking and cold calling. At peak, concurrently managed up to 30

searches with upwards of 100 hires for the year. Instituted a campus

recruiting program with FIT to screen graduating seniors interested in

creative entry level opportunities. Resulted in two quality hires.

STAMFORD HOSPITAL 9/05 - 10/05

Stamford, CT

Contract recruiter for non-exempt personnel for both full and part time

positions. Heavy interviewing schedule using structured behavioral

interviewing techniques. Worked with hiring managers to schedule

interviews, obtain feedback and extend offers to selected candidates.

THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP LLC 2004-2005

Westport, CT

Consultant/recruiter in the primary health care division.

- CANDIDATES

Heavy cold calling to physicians completing their residency/fellowships

programs to identify their career preferences relative to location, type

of practice, expected income, areas of specialization, family

considerations, and timeframe for hire. Confirmed residency status in

the U.S Extensive use of the Internet to research practicing physicians

as to background, malpractice issues, contact information, etc.

- CLIENTS

Re-contacted prior clients to assess any current physician needs, update

contracts, and develop job descriptions. Researched in-house database

to identify interested candidates. Presented CV's to clients along with

written assessments of their qualifications. Confirmed interview

itineraries and travel arrangements. Ensured candidates were thoroughly

prepped.

NICHE PROMOTIONS 2002 - 2004

Westport, CT

Served as National Accounts Manager.

Start-up company that provides complete communications capabilities,

primarily via the

Internet, for DTC (Direct to Consumer) programs.

Barbara P. Bliss (pg. 2)

- Researched key healthcare advertising agencies in the DTC field;

created an e-mail

campaign to these 90 firms with a follow-up program (including cold

calling) to the

top tier agencies with Fortune 500 pharmaceutical clients.

- Won the largest DTC program for 2002 via extensive completion of the

agency's RFP.

Was the key contact with agency personnel to insure successful

execution and results.

LAMAY ASSOCIATES 1985 - 2002

Westport, CT

Consultant for this national boutique, retainer based search firm with a

specialty in direct, database and Internet marketing. Searches were

conducted for Fortune 50 companies as well as smaller, more

entrepreneurial firms. Placements included junior levels with emphasis

on the mid/upper management tier. Affiliated with a major UK firm to

source candidates for their local and international searches.

Client industries included catalogers (both BTB and BTC), advertising

agencies, database service providers, publishers, financial services, not-

for-profit/fundraisers and fulfillment houses.

- CLIENT DEVELOPMENT/SERVICING

Exercised ultimate professionalism in the development of prospects into

client partnerships.

Applied highest code of ethics and integrity in meeting their needs and

respecting confidentiality of both clients and candidates. Highly

consultative orientation with a strategic problem solving approach to

fulfilling assignments.

- CANDIDATE ID

Optimized usage of internal database and extensive use of Internet

research techniques to source candidates. Leveraged membership rosters

to cold call for networking. Thoroughly screened candidates to ensure

their skill set, goals, personality and style would mesh with the culture

and expertise required by clients. Conducted thorough reference checks.

Provided relocation support inclusive of housing and expenses. Served as

negotiator/mediator in final offer stages.

- MARKETING /PROMOTION

Wrote corporate brochure; authored several published articles on the

search process;

Speaker at various direct marketing conferences and seminars.

Prior Experience:

XEROX CORPORATION

Held several management positions in marketing planning/product

forecasting, sales resource planning, and product pricing.

Education

B.A. SUNY @ Buffalo and Nazareth College, English Literature

Magna Cum Laude

Simmons College - Graduate of Professional Management Program (3 months

on site in Boston)

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; knowledgeable in Excel and

PowerPoint; excellent Internet search capabilities

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