Jake Norris
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Julie Smith
Jake is the ideal recruiting business partner. He invests in understanding the business, the culture, the team and the role, in order to identify the best candidates. He is flexible in his approach and extremely responsive to the needs of his clients. I would trust Jake to help build any team, any time.
Beth (LaGary) DeMinco
I worked with Jake when I was the Talent Acquisition Specialist for GHX and he was one of the best partners I worked with. He provided tough to find candidates in a very timely manner at a very reasonable rate. He was always looking out for the best interest of the company and our needs and was very easy to work with. Jake is a personable guy who you will enjoy working with. He is the true definition of 'Partnership.'
Julie Smith
Jake is the ideal recruiting business partner. He invests in understanding the business, the culture, the team and the role, in order to identify the best candidates. He is flexible in his approach and extremely responsive to the needs of his clients. I would trust Jake to help build any team, any time.
Beth (LaGary) DeMinco
I worked with Jake when I was the Talent Acquisition Specialist for GHX and he was one of the best partners I worked with. He provided tough to find candidates in a very timely manner at a very reasonable rate. He was always looking out for the best interest of the company and our needs and was very easy to work with. Jake is a personable guy who you will enjoy working with. He is the true definition of 'Partnership.'
Julie Smith
Jake is the ideal recruiting business partner. He invests in understanding the business, the culture, the team and the role, in order to identify the best candidates. He is flexible in his approach and extremely responsive to the needs of his clients. I would trust Jake to help build any team, any time.
Beth (LaGary) DeMinco
I worked with Jake when I was the Talent Acquisition Specialist for GHX and he was one of the best partners I worked with. He provided tough to find candidates in a very timely manner at a very reasonable rate. He was always looking out for the best interest of the company and our needs and was very easy to work with. Jake is a personable guy who you will enjoy working with. He is the true definition of 'Partnership.'
Julie Smith
Jake is the ideal recruiting business partner. He invests in understanding the business, the culture, the team and the role, in order to identify the best candidates. He is flexible in his approach and extremely responsive to the needs of his clients. I would trust Jake to help build any team, any time.
Beth (LaGary) DeMinco
I worked with Jake when I was the Talent Acquisition Specialist for GHX and he was one of the best partners I worked with. He provided tough to find candidates in a very timely manner at a very reasonable rate. He was always looking out for the best interest of the company and our needs and was very easy to work with. Jake is a personable guy who you will enjoy working with. He is the true definition of 'Partnership.'
Credentials
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Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program
The Wharton SchoolJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ACIR - Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter
AIRS
Experience
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Oakwood Search
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2019 - Present
Oakwood Search provides premier staffing and recruiting solutions across the full range of business functions. The company was founded by two industry leading veterans with decades in the business. Engaging proprietary tools and methods while engaging the most cutting edge Ai enabled recruiting tools on the globe, Oakwood Search can find and deliver the industry expertise you need, anywhere you need it. Oakwood Search has won numerous awards including Denver Business Journal's "Fastest… Show more Oakwood Search provides premier staffing and recruiting solutions across the full range of business functions. The company was founded by two industry leading veterans with decades in the business. Engaging proprietary tools and methods while engaging the most cutting edge Ai enabled recruiting tools on the globe, Oakwood Search can find and deliver the industry expertise you need, anywhere you need it. Oakwood Search has won numerous awards including Denver Business Journal's "Fastest Growing Private Company", Denver Business Journal's "Best Small Business" and has twice appeared on the "Inc 5000". We are a proud supporter of Equality and Diversity in every form.
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Managing Partner
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2019
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ECOM Global Products, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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Founder / Board member
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Mar 2019 - Present
Data Analytics company with the mission of discovering gaps in the Online retail space and filling these gaps with innovative products. Design, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and Sales/Distribution of various Consumer/Commercial goods. Dash Home Goods (www.dashhomegoods.com) brand launch and development including Friendly Fish Co., Majestic Mountain Shelves and The Ultimate Hat Rack. Data Analytics company with the mission of discovering gaps in the Online retail space and filling these gaps with innovative products. Design, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and Sales/Distribution of various Consumer/Commercial goods. Dash Home Goods (www.dashhomegoods.com) brand launch and development including Friendly Fish Co., Majestic Mountain Shelves and The Ultimate Hat Rack.
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SigmaTek Consulting
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Director - Search and Staffing
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
Management of Denver Recruiting operations along with key client account development amd management. Provided Technical and Executive Recruiting and Staffing services to a portfolio of high profile industry diversified Clients through critical growth periods.
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Senior Technical Recruiter
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2008 - 2010
Full desk, full life-cycle recruiting
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Novo Group, Inc.
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United States
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Recruiting Manager
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
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TIAA
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract)
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
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Soloman Search
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Client Solutions
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2004 - 2006
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Johns Manville
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Recruiter (Contract)
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2004
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Richmond American Homes
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiting Manager - Western Region
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2002 - 2004
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Technical Recruiter
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2000 - 2002
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Technical Recruiter
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1998 - 2000
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Education
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The Wharton School
Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program -
1991 - 1995
The University of Kansas School of Business
BS, Business -
1991 - 1996
The University of Kansas
BS, Psychology
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