Director Executive Recruitment

• Dec 2020 - Present

Senior Associate Consultant

• Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

One of the toughest challenges facing health care organizations is the recruitment and retention of executives whose skills and experience are matched with an organization’s needs. Our award-winning search firm is comprised of a carefully assembled team of professionals who identify superior leadership talent and provide recruitment best practices for a variety of health care settings. Cejka Search is proud to be recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Largest Health Care Executive Search Firms in the nation for several years in a row and is currently listed on Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms in America list. Additionally, Cejka Search has earned the seal of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) – a leading industry organization, which benchmarks firms who meet strict qualifications of excellence, quality, and integrity worldwide. Show less

Senior Recruiter - Interim Leadership/HR Consulting

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

For more than 40 years, Integrated Healthcare Strategies (Gallagher Integrated), a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., has provided consultative services and people-based solutions to clients across the healthcare spectrum, including community and children’s hospitals, academic medical centers, health networks, clinics and assisted-care providers. Our Gallagher Integrated consultants and nationally recognized thought leaders help organizations achieve their business goals by ensuring top talent is attracted, retained and engaged, while measuring and maximizing human and organizational performance. With tailored solutions that extend well beyond single services, Gallagher Integrated offers the knowledge, guidance and insights that organizations need to not only survive the rapidly changing healthcare environment, but to succeed in it. Show less

Senior Recruiter

• Mar 2014 - Nov 2018

As a Recruiter, I was focused on matching qualified candidates with career opportunities that contribute to the long-term mutual success of her clients and placed executives. Specialized in developing national recruitment marketing campaigns, as well as thoroughly screening and assessing executive talent. Client centric approach and commitment to a high level of accessibility, accountability and professionalism ensure the efficiency and success of each placement. Served as a liaison between candidates and clients to ensure effective service delivery and proper placement through honed processes and customized search strategies. Researched, developed and executed multimedia strategic marketing plans to identify clinical and non-clinical healthcare leaders. Maintained a professional network of talented healthcare executives. Show less

Senior Recruiter

• Apr 2012 - Jan 2013

Source and recruit passive and active candidates for administrative positions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis in the Kansas City Metro area Conduct face-to-face interviews with qualified individuals to establish skill sets and career goals to assist in proper placement; conduct reference checks once an offer is extended Onboard and orient candidates when placed; provide follow up with clients and candidates to ensure maximum satisfaction Meet and exceed monthly interview, placement and revenue goals Responsible for marketing efforts to establish connections and cross-sell services through networking and cold calls to area businesses Show less

Project Coordinator/Executive Search Consultant

• Oct 2005 - Mar 2012

Design and implement, on a national level, a variety of targeted marketing campaigns, additional candidate recruitment and sourcing efforts, screening, and reference checks Serve as a liaison between candidates and clients to ensure proper placement and provide strong customer service through all aspects of the search process Compose position and candidate summaries, as well as additional collateral materials Multi-task to improve departmental metrics and exceed company budgetary goals B. E. Smith has earned one of the finest reputations in the healthcare industry for comprehensive leadership solutions. For over 30 years our success has been built upon the experience of our own senior‐level healthcare executives putting best practices into action every day. Show less

Operations Team Leader - Electronic Funds

• 2004 - 2005

Served as Team Leader and effectively communicated policies and procedures between management and team members Complied with bank regulations in the processing of documentation Correctly input information into wire transfer database Assisted customers and bank employees with system issues and transaction inquiries Served as Team Leader and effectively communicated policies and procedures between management and team members Complied with bank regulations in the processing of documentation Correctly input information into wire transfer database Assisted customers and bank employees with system issues and transaction inquiries

Office Assistant

• 2000 - 2002