ERIKA DIEGES
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
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EXPERIENCE:
KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, Georgia 2011-2012
Senior Associate
Led project management of senior-level executive search assignments in Healthcare, Supply Chain (Manufacturing), Services (Business and Consumer) and Technology. Supported firm Partners in completing retained search assignments for large corporate clients. Researched, contacted, recruited, referenced and closed passive A-level candidates in support of client mandate. Created and edited documents to market opportunities to senior executive prospects, compiled weekly client update reports and maintained proactive communication on status to stakeholders.
BELL OAKS EXECUTIVE SEARCH, Atlanta, Georgia 2009-2011
[Atlanta-based search firm with a national client base]
Senior Search Consultant
Supported Partners conducting senior executive-level searches in a wide variety of industries (i.e. healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, financial services). Conducted comprehensive name-generation, contacted candidates, interviewed and assessed candidates and composed interview summaries. Built relationships with stakeholders and closed candidates during offer stage. Provided customized reports to internal team and clients to track activity and progress.
INDUSTRIAPLEX, Alpharetta, Georgia 2008-2009
[Former Inc. 500-rated #56 Supply Chain Services company]
Corporate Recruiter
Led corporate recruiting efforts for dynamic, fast-growing start-up company.
Developed the company’s first internal database and tracking system to identify passive candidates, creating an “internal search firm” equipped with searchable database to respond quickly to staffing requisitions by hiring managers. Reduced search firm fees by 80%.
Streamlined the company’s pre-hire and on-boarding processes to improve vetting and protect company interests. Provided additional support to HR department as needed.
EGON ZEHNDER INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, Georgia 2007-2008
[A top-5 International Retained Search Firm with offices in 63 countries]
Research Associate, North American Industrial Practice Group
Developed targeted search methodology for most efficient and effective sourcing and development of senior executive talent for Global Industrial Companies. Researched companies, identified candidates, sourced and recruited senior executives for key leadership roles in Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance.
CARTER BALDWIN, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 2001-2007
[A top-10 Atlanta Retained Search Firm]
Consultant
Recruited C-level executive talent for corporate clients sized from start-up to Fortune 500 in the areas of Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain. Created customized job descriptions and researched companies and industries to build targeted recruiting strategy. Managed client relationships, conducted site visits and provided customized report updates of search activity. Interviewed qualified candidates, checked references, composed interview notes and briefed candidates prior to client interview. Negotiated offers and closed candidates.
TYLER & COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia 1997-2001
[A national retained executive search firm specializing in healthcare]
Research Associate (2000-2001)
Recruited senior-level executives for search assignments in hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers nationally. Wrote in-depth job profiles, contacted potential candidates and referral sources with senior executive healthcare expertise
Executive Assistant to the President, J. Larry Tyler (1997-2000)
Provided dedicated administrative support to the company President including transcription, editing, document/report preparation, preparation of PowerPoint presentations for extensive public speaking engagements. Provided phone coverage, scheduling and calendar management, preparation of travel and expense reports, and planning of large corporate events. Served as company Secretary and recorded and transcribed meeting notes. Maintained personnel files, and provided ad hoc HR support. Created the company’s first Client Feedback process and incorporated it as part of the search closing process. Managed 2 administrative support personnel.
INSTAT, Independent Medical Examiners, Atlanta, Georgia 1995-1997
Case Manager
Served as administrative liaison between clients (major insurance companies, attorneys and private corporations) and the medical community providing independent medical examinations of policyholders claiming bodily injury as a result of motor vehicle and other accidents.
SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, Atlanta, Georgia 1993-1995
Office Manager
Provided administrative leadership to 20 legal secretaries in 100-attorney Atlanta-based law firm.
RIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts 1988-1993
Manager, Administrative Services
Managed all administrative support services for this corporate outplacement firm to all levels of professional in career transition.
EDUCATION:
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, Boston, Massachusetts 1988
Bachelor of Music
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Taleo, MaxHire!, Encore by Cluen, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, typing 60-70 wpm
Recruiting