September 27, 2011
Help insure the world…and secure your future as Vertafore’s VP of Professional Services
More than 500,000 insurance professionals use Vertafore specialized software, services and information—including 15,000 agencies (and 97 of the top 100 agents), 1,000 carriers (and more than 80 of the top 100 carriers) and 750 managing general agents. The company has customers in 14 countries, and more than 1,100 employees.
Vertafore is owned by Texas Pacific Group—one of the world’s largest private equity investment firms—and they’re growing. Great time to join Vertafore! Right now they’re avidly searching for a VP of Professional Services. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Completed Searches 
Comments Off
September 19, 2011
If I had to use one word to describe Lisa it would be “infectious” – infectious laughter, funny, witty, conviction of the heart. Many of you know Lisa as a pioneer and social media innovator; I know Lisa as a friend, mother and wife. Dedicated friend to anyone she meets. In twenty five years of recruiting, Allrecipes.com is the only company that asked the reference question “is this person fun, do they know how to have fun?” Classic for AR – make no mistake, Allrecipes.com is the world’s largest, fastest growing digital and mobile food brand (serious business), but the culture is unlike any company we have had the honor of representing.
Lisa Sharples
President, Allrecipes.com
Executive Vice President, Reader’s Digest Association
Lisa Sharples is a tech leader with a proven track record for getting things done. She has started her own companies, transformed leading consumer brands from sleeper to stand-out, and turned around under-performing businesses to quickly deliver aggressive revenue and profit growth.
Lisa’s leadership, commitment to technology innovation and business acumen were key components in transforming Allrecipes from a top 10 recipe database to its current position as the world’s largest, fastest growing digital and mobile food brand – with 17 sites and 7 mobile apps serving 22 countries in 11 languages. In Lisa’s four year tenure, Allrecipes traffic has tripled to more than 25 million unique visitors and 7 million app downloads worldwide. During this time, Allrecipes achieved back to back months of positive YOY traffic growth and held the top position in the highly competitive food space for 24 consecutive months. Allrecipes has grown revenues by 30% annually since 2008 and averaged over 100% profit growth during the same period. In 2011, The Daily Meal named Lisa one of the top 50 most influential people in food.
Lisa has an established track record as a web 2.0 pioneer and social media innovator. Prior to joining Allrecipes Lisa held the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing at Classmates.com, where she led the company’s sales and marketing strategy from 2005-2007. Prior to Classmates.com, Lisa founded Garden.com where she served as Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer from 1995-2001. She has also held marketing positions with American Achievement Corporation, Silicon Graphics, and Sun Microsystems. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 40 Over 40 Comments Off
September 19, 2011
Play a major role at a roleplaying pioneer!
The premier brand in roleplaying games is looking for a key player who will determine the strategic direction and manage the P/L globally. This isn’t any shrink-wrapped office job: you’ll be working with research and development, sales, organized play, finance, project management and international offices.
If you’re the right candidate, you will lead the entire product lifecycle and development team, working closely with key partners. Internally, you will lead and develop a team of Brand Managers and Assistant Brand Managers.
If this isn’t your role, you just may know someone who can step into these shoes and make things happen! Please forward this job description to anyone you know who would be a stellar candidate. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Completed Searches Comments Off
August 31, 2011
Human Resources Manager
Our client is looking for a Human Resources Manager reporting to the VP of HR, in their Kent location. The role will emphasize partnering with the business on all HR matters like performance management, HR procedures, succession planning, employee relations, recruiting and training. The HRM will actively participate in company culture building and community outreach initiatives. There is a union population and the HRM will lead labor relations initiatives to include contract administration and grievance processing.
This is a fun company and we are looking for someone with at least five years generalist experience, a college degree, PHR or SPHR who will bring experience and excitement to the role. Previous management experience preferred as this position manages and mentors the HR Rep. Labor relations and collective bargaining experience is strongly preferred. Compensation for this role will be in the 70-85K range plus bonus.
To apply or for more information, please contact:
Chris Englin
Big Wave Recruiting
chris@bigwave.com
Posted in Completed Searches Comments Off
