Associates

John LePere 

Background:   With over 30 years of experience consulting and advising a wide variety of business both domestically and abroad I have the ability to quickly understand business needs and assist both employers and candidates to fill those needs

Key Skill:   Careful listening to the needs of both candidates and employers is an essential ingredient to placing the right people in the right job. The 'people' match is more important than the skills match.

Candidate Traits:   My candidates must be self-starters able to work with little or no direct supervision. They need to have track records that demonstrate the ability to contribute early and often to their new company. They must be serious about the process and open to suggestions and guidance. Experience with companies engaged in medical devices or pharmaceutical manufacture must be in their background. Disciplines supported range from Engineering, R & D, Business development, Quality assurance, Validation, Sales and General business support (accounting, MIS, Procurement, etc.).

Areas of Emphasis:   Medical Devices, Medical Sales. Research and Development. Pharmaceutical, Quality Aassurance, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Validation Engineers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Development, cGMP, FDA, EU, ISO, 21 CFR part 11

Client Comments: Over the past year I have utilized John as a recruiter for my expanding sales force.  John has demonstrated a professional approach from qualifying candidates to reference checking.  In periodic updates, John often quantified his efforts in number of phone calls, discussions, and references.  Over the year John has developed a "feel" for our needs.  He has demonstrated his commitment to our project by prioritizing.  Most important, John is an excellent communicator of information.

Judy Korenkiewcz

Philosophy: Work hard. Play hard. Enjoy the challenges. Accept the successes and failures with grace. Remember in this job you are a tool that needs to stay sharp.

Experience: M.S. degreed professional with 15+ years of success in articulation opportunities and promoting the visions of others. Trained to use assessment tools to clarify needs, behaviors and objectives. Business history demonstrates a results oriented approach to projects. Success is a driver and it motivates me to help others achieve their goals.

People I Recruit: Process improvement and business excellence professionals with strong technical and leadership skills who are committed to finding an opportunity rather than a job.

Testimonials: “Judy is not an easy sell from a candidate’s perspective. She is very keen on ascertaining all facets of a candidate’s  background, and goes to great lengths in checking references even with mainly overseas experience. When she is certain to have encountered a good candidate for her slate, she is very supportive in preparing a candidate for upcoming meetings with hiring managers. This goes beyond giving facts and figures but also includes background information regarding corporate culture as well as the personality of individuals which the candidate is going to meet.”

“Judy Korenkiewicz is a recruiting pro. Judy recruits effective executives and skilled professionals. She is very thorough and straightforward in representing them before potential employers; particularly in identifying and communication of the skills and personality of a candidate who match the specific requirements of  a job. She is able to grow the scope and responsibilities of a position to help the employer profit from higher caliber candidates. I have been very pleased with Judy representing me as a corporate-wide Six Sigma professional.”

“I have found you to be one of the best executive recruiters. One who likes to do a very thorough job in understanding and matching both the client’s and the candidate’s requirements to their satisfaction. You have been always very prompt and the one who anticipates the next move well in advance. Your recruitment strategies are very sound and one can always have a very frank discussion about implementing those strategies. You are very reliable and your depth if knowledge about the job market in Six Sigma and associated areas is excellent”

Katie Renner

Philosophy: I believe that professional recruiting isn't about the collection and distribution of resumes. It is and always will be about relationships, networking, and connecting client companies with qualified candidates. With a focus on the consumer products industry I specialize in placing sales and marketing professionals across all functions and levels. At the Crystal Coast Group we have a 22-year history of leveraging our relationships to the benefit of both the companies we work for and the candidates that improve and enhance the performances of their employers.

Experience: I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelors of Science from the College of Communications with a special focus on Speech Communications. Go Illini! On top of a strong education my ten years of experience in sales and marketing roles with a telecommunications agency and a computer manufacturer have helped me to diversify and hone my skills as a Search Consultant. The leadership roles I’ve taken haven given me tools to counsel both clients and candidates to meet the best conclusion possible. I love the opportunity to develop and enhance careers and knowing I’m helping my clients meet their objectives.

Areas of Emphasis:   Serving domestic and international manufacturers of : Large and Small Appliances, Lawn, Garden and Turfcare equipment, Powertools and Outdoor Entertainment appliances.

Guerry “Gari” Stirling-Willis
Vice President Search Services

Background: Hands on business development professional with over 25 years of sales and marketing management experience.As a front line manager and director for both American and Asian owned manufacturers, I spent up to 25% of my time recruiting top talent to market, sell and service our products. My success and that of the company was dependent on the quality of the people reporting to me. Being a search consultant enables me to extend my ability to identify and recruit top people that will insure your success as a business manager, and the success of your company. For executives seeking new challenges, my experiences interfacing at all levels of the organization enables me to understand your needs and match those to companies with cultures that fit your management skills.

Education: MBA, University of North Carolina, 1981 BS Economics and Business Administration, University of North Carolina, 1978 Post Graduate Work: Marketing Management, The Kellogg School of Management On going training in quality, leadership, sales, and management

Area of Emphasis: With the world wide proliferation of products, companies are challenged to differentiate these and to protect their brand names. Customer Care has emerged as a recognized quality driver enabling successful companies to extend the product life cycles of home appliances, consumer electronics, and durable goods. The Crystal Coast Group specializes in the recruiting needs of these manufacturers with an emphasis on top Customer Care professionals. Whether the company is setting up a national network of technical support representatives or recruiting for the Vice President of a newly expanded Customer Service Group, we are prepared to bring the best candidates to your company. If you are ready to make a change, I will personally contact the leaders in the industry to present and discuss your talents.

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