Experience

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  Riviera Partners

  • United States
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director - Executive Search

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Principal Talent Partner

    • Mar 2021 - Sep 2023

    Riviera is a global driver of innovation, solely focused on placing executive leadership talent in the crucial areas of software engineering, product management, and design in today’s most innovative companies. As the go-to talent partner for leading global tech innovators, venture capitalists, private equity investors, and public companies, Riviera helps people and companies reach their fullest potential. Riviera is the best-in-class recruiting firm in Silicon Valley and beyond, with boots on the ground in major tech hubs internationally.The Riviera Difference:Specialized and focused - Riviera is the #1 search firm for engineering, product, and design talent.Breadth and depth of talent network - We have access to an extensive, active, and engaged candidate pool. They know us, and we know them.Insight - We are people-led and data-driven. We arm our seasoned, focused team with 20+ years of cumulative data that allows us to predict the best match and drive successful outcomes.Defining the modern era of executive recruiting - Riviera is defining the modern era of executive search. By combining deep recruiting expertise and innovative AI / ML technology, Riviera matches exceptional talent with transformative companies to drive value creation.

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  Arete Partners

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Associate Partner, Talent

    • Aug 2017 - Mar 2021
    • San Francisco, CA

    I led and managed retained executive searches for VC-backed clients (Seed through Series F) for both technical and go-to-market leadership hires (Director through C-Suite).

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  Postlethwaite & Netterville

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

  • Manager - Employee Benefits

    • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

    I led and managed the employee benefits consulting practice for over forty clients for the largest accounting firm in the state. I built a new line of business from ideation, including internal processes, best practices, and client-facing consultation and reporting.

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  Bryan, Pendleton, Swats & McAllister, LLC

  • Brentwood, TN

  • Employee Benefits Technical Consultant

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2015
    • Brentwood, TN

    I provided substantive technical employee benefits consultation for nationwide clients on fiduciary, regulatory, and operational matters.

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  Pilot Travel Centers, LLC

  • Knoxville, TN

  • In House Counsel

    • Mar 2008 - Jan 2011
    • Knoxville, TN

    In-house counsel with federal and multi-state legal compliance oversight for over 400 locations in 37 states. (labor and employment, M&A, contract management, bankruptcy and class action cases)

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  Community South Bank (Acquired by CB&S)

  • Knoxville, TN

  • Vice President, Legal Counsel

    • Aug 2007 - Mar 2008
    • Knoxville, TN

    In-House counsel representing CSB during all phases of its nationwide, multi-million dollar commercial business lending book of business.

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  City of Knoxville

  • Knoxville, TN

  • City Law Clerk

    • May 2005 - May 2007
    • Knoxville, TN

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  Pilot Travel Centers, LLC

  • Knoxville, TN

  • Excise Tax Supervisor

    • Sep 2002 - Aug 2004
    • Knoxville, TN

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  Kraft Bros., Esstman, Patton & Harrell, PLLC

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Staff Accountant

    • Jun 2001 - Jul 2002
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN