So you want to be an Executive Recruiter? All That Money for Making a Few Phone Calls By Paul Hawkinson. Published in The Fordyce Letter, July 1998. Originally published in the National Business Employment Weekly.



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Kimberly Kasle PHR, President founded the Virtual Recruiter Division of Spectra in January 2009 after nineteen (19) years of executive search expertise with SPECTRA - the #1 Executive Search Firm in AZ. After graduating college in 1990 with a B.A. Liberal Arts, English, Kim joined SPECTRA as a rookie recruiter and enjoyed success as a Top Producer for her clients, consistently ranking as one of the top two producers in the firm. The youngest recipient of the "Top Biller Award" and, in her second year as a Search Consultant, nationally recognized as a rising star and leader among peers. Kim has successfully completed executive searches for the top private and public companies in the U.S., and is among the nations best for longevity and production. In addition to her successful executive search career, Kim received her Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and developed Spectra's Human Resources Department -- the foundation and structure for employee management within Spectra's Professional Employer Division. Kim's comprehensive and expert-level human resource understanding combined with successful, in-the trenches executive search know-how make her perfect conduit to lead Spectra's Virtual Recruiter Division - the next generation in executive search excellence!

Sybil Goldberg / Chief Financial Officer/SRVP HR founded Spectra - the #1 Executive Search Firm in AZ - after ten (10) years experience as a CPA/Management Consultant in Michigan and Arizona. Sybil's expertise included city and county governments, wholesale distributors, manufacturers, health care providers, retailers, professional practices and various for-profit and non-profit corporations. Current memberships include the AICPA, MACPA, National Federation of Independent Business, and Arizona Association of Personnel Consultants. Selected for TOP 100 ARIZONA WOMEN IN BUSINESS last 10 years (1998-2008) by Today's Arizona Woman. B.S. - Accounting, University of Michigan.

Denise Vaccaro / Staffing Services Director has been with Spectra since 1996. Denise brings to our team her extensive background in the clerical/administrative and technical placement industry. Denise successfully managed the staffing services division for a large national company in Phoenix prior to coming to Spectra. Her diverse knowledge of the placement industry includes executive search, contract, and temporary-hire placement and her clients give her rave reviews. Since joining Spectra, she quickly moved to the rank of Top Biller and remains in that role still today. Denise has great rapport with clients and candidates and is a Spectra Star.

Ted Goldberg / SRVP Sales and Marketing previously owned and operated several construction and real estate companies. His insurance certifications and financial/retirement planning experience with a Fortune 100 insurance company adds value to our Professional Employer Organization (PEO). His day-to-day direction and experience in the insurance, construction, and real estate industries have added to the development and implementation of our strategic business plan. As a licensed broker, Ted negotiates all insurance, 401K and benefit programs. B.B.A. - Economics, University of Iowa.

Michael Goldberg / Safety and Logistics Specialist, joined Spectra in 1991 and during his tenure, has prepared and maintained an efficient safety program, reducing workers compensation costs and providing clients with an excellent experience modifier. He has attended numerous training seminars with the Department of Labor and OSHA in San Diego covered a broad range of topics and industries giving him a diverse knowledge of safety, workers compensation and risk management knowledge. His many networks add great value with placing top talent in the fields of safety, risk management and logistics.

Lisa Gilbert, Senior Consultant and Temporary Staffing Consultant joined Spectra in 2005. Her previous experience has been invaluable in quickly helping our many local clients. She is upbeat and diligent in her efforts to screen to the level of candidates required for our temporary job requirements for our clients. Her work ethic has been a valuable asset for her peers and candidates looking for job placement opportunities. Lisa resides in Gilbert.

Deana Monsef, Human Resource / Administrative Assistant, prepares and manages all employee guidebooks and updates, office administration, customer service, billings and collections, employee and employer forms and procedures, assists with daily payrolls and manages our databases and newsletters. Deana�s organizational and office management skills add great value to our firm, our clients and to our employees. She has a background in education and experience in commercial real estate and the travel industry and holds a B.S. and M.S. from Oklahoma State University.

Michael Mudge / Senior Consultant joined Spectra in 2001. Michael has been in the executive search and placement field for 15 years and has successfully placed key executives in a variety of Fortune 500 and emerging new companies. Prior to entering recruiting, Michael had a career in the airline and travel industry in senior positions in operations, reservations and distribution systems. Michael is a graduate of Northwestern University�s School of Business and currently manages our Blog and On-Line Talk from our website.

Dorothy Pitchford, Benefits Coordinator / Receptionist. As a �Jack of All Trades", Dorothy brings years of experience from the State Department of Motor Vehicles which makes her an expert in customer service! Dorothy is cross-trained in many departments and assists everyone with a pleasant and winning personality. Her broad varied experience lends expertise and guidance to our entire organization. She welcomes each caller with her first-rate service and her new title is �Director of First impressions".

Ondra Witherspoon, Senior Consultant joined Spectra in 2008 bringing with her many years of experience in customer service, human resource management, training/instruction, sales and business development with the University of Phoenix Online. Ondra began publishing in 2000 and is an accomplished technical writer and editor. She also developed a virtual student resource center inclusive of tutoring center, writing and math lab , professional resume service and interview skills training. Ondra graduated from Arizona State University with an M.A. in English Rhetoric & Composition and a B.A. in English Linguistics. She is a native Arizonan, comes from a military background and, as such, spent her formative years living in various parts of the United States. Ondra�s optimism and enthusiasm promise to be great assets for our clients.