EXPERIENCE
JKM Search, LLC, Vero Beach, FL (Executive Search)
Founder, Executive Search Consultant/Executive Coach 02/04 -
Developed and implemented search strategies across industries and
functions.
Conducted assignments in healthcare, biotech, consumer products and
services, retail, manufacturing, not-for-profit and
Board of Directors. My skills and responsibilities included: full cycle
recruiting, business development, client management, search strategy,
candidate development, assessment, interviewing, and negotiations.
Designed and implemented an executive coaching/mentoring module and worked
with former candidates.
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., New York, NY (Executive Search)
Senior Associate, Consumer Practice, Not-For-Profit, Board of Directors
11/98 - 01/04
Responsible for developing search strategy and execution, client
management, writing of position specifications, development of
competencies, candidate development, referencing, development of talent
searches and delivery of market intelligence. My recruiting experiences
include but are not limited to recruiting across industries/functions and
Board of Director searches. Additionally, I am well accomplished in
internal recruiting, global training, and development, mentoring and
coaching of consumer associates.
Spencer Stuart Associates, Stamford, CT (Executive Search)
Associate, Generalist 08/94 - 11/98
Responsible for search strategy and execution, developed market
intelligence, attended client meetings, developed candidates. Experienced
recruiting across industries and functions within consumer
products/services, retail, health/life sciences - medical devices,
telecommunications, and not-for-profit. Training and assimilation of new
associates and consultants.
Melville Corporation, Rye, NY (Specialty Retailing)
Corporate Recruiting/Human Resources Coordinator and Trainer 04/91 -
07/94
Executive Recruitment-developed profile information for executive
placement. Assisted in manpower planning. Created position specifications,
job descriptions and recruitment database. Direct interaction with
executive search firms, professional staffing firms and candidates.
Recruited and interviewed Exempt and Non-Exempt Personnel. Interviewed
candidates, interfaced with hiring managers. Responsible for performance
evaluations and salary administration.
Marakon Associates, Stamford, CT (Strategic Consulting)
Executive Assistant to CEO/Recruiting, Marketing and Travel Coordinator
05/86 - 03/91
Responsibilities included: On - Campus Recruiting - B Schools and
Undergraduate. AS Assistant to CEO, I was responsible for preparing and
coordinating marketing, client presentations. Additional responsibilities
were managing the CEO's projects, as well as coordinating project
presentations, training, development and travel for consultants.
United Parcel Service, Greenwich, CT (Transportation,
Logistics & Distribution)
Human Resource Administrator, Truck Leasing 09/84 - 04/86
Responsibilities included managing personnel records and benefit
administration, coordination of performance evaluations, management of
executive incentive profiles for stock option programs.
EDUCATION
BA, English/Education (cum laude), 1979, College of New Rochelle, New
Rochelle, NY,
9 credits towards MA in Education, 1981, College of New Rochelle, New
Rochelle, NY -
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Retained Executive Search Group * Biotech & Pharma Professional Network *
Healthcare Executive Network * Retail Industry Professional Group *
Retained Executive Search Group * LIMS Forum * National Association of
Professional Women
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Vero Beach Art Club, Board of Directors, 2013, Chairperson, Art by the Sea,
2011-2014, Chairperson, Community/Student Outreach 2013, Cultural Council
of Indian River County, Committee Head, Artists Gallery, The Laurel Awards,
2013
Educator - emotionally disturbed, hearing impaired and elementary school
children 9/79 - 6/84