Experience

Online Business Systems

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Account Director & Talent Engagement Consultant

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  I perform a hybrid function at Online Business Systems: I undertake Business Development activities on behalf of the company to further expand our growth in the Ontario market (and regions further field), and also perform a Talent Acquisition function to attract both permanent employees and contractors to the company. I perform a hybrid function at Online Business Systems: I undertake Business Development activities on behalf of the company to further expand our growth in the Ontario market (and regions further field), and also perform a Talent Acquisition function to attract both permanent employees and contractors to the company.



Blythe Consulting

• Canada

• Principal Consultant

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Provision of highly targeted and confidential headhunting services (contingent and retained), as well as outsourced recruitment solutions - if you are seeking top talent for an internal opening or on behalf of a client, get in touch with me today for a successful placement and partnership! *** Candidate-specific services include: job search advice, career coaching, interview preparation and resume writing tips. Completely confidential, with a tailored and thoughtful approach. Company / candidate industries served include (but not limited to): Design, Architecture, Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Sales, IT and General Operations. Show less



Sphere Recruitment Solutions

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • May 2020 - Sep 2021

  Assisted with the set up and running of Sphere's Toronto-based operations, from both an overall business and sales/recruitment perspective. A passionate and experienced technical recruiter / headhunter, I pride myself on providing a great experience to both clients and candidates leading to a mutually beneficial long-term outcomes. Roles covered: Design & Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Sales, IT, General Operations. If you are a company seeking to hire the top talent in your industry, or a candidate looking to take on a new career challenge, please don't hesitate - get in touch with me today! Show less



Gilmore Partners

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive Search Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - May 2020

  I provide targeted headhunting services to my clients, with a focus on mid- to senior-level as well as highly specialised positions, primarily within the Design realm (eg Architects, Urban Designers, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers) as well as the Built Environment (eg Project Managers, Engineers, Urban Planners). In addition to this, I also recruit for all types of Finance & Accounting (as well as operations/administrative) positions. I pride myself on my ability to match top talent with leading firms in a particular industry, with the intention of making optimal long term placements in the best interests of both candidate and client. Show less



Randstad

• Netherlands
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Specialties: Retained & Contingency Temporary Staffing, Permanent Search Mandates as well as Special Project resources. Area of Specialization - Finance & Accounting: Audit Reporting Financial Analysis Full-Cycle Accounting Budgeting Forecasting Payroll Bookkeeping Specialties: Retained & Contingency Temporary Staffing, Permanent Search Mandates as well as Special Project resources. Area of Specialization - Finance & Accounting: Audit Reporting Financial Analysis Full-Cycle Accounting Budgeting Forecasting Payroll Bookkeeping



Capital Economics

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  Global B2B sales of highly regarded and sought-after economic reports to various types of corporations that I prospected, qualified and successfully negotiated with to secure them the research services they required to optimize their operations. Global B2B sales of highly regarded and sought-after economic reports to various types of corporations that I prospected, qualified and successfully negotiated with to secure them the research services they required to optimize their operations.



Steel Studio

• South Africa
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager (Outside Sales)

  • Feb 2011 - Nov 2012

  Field-based (outside) sales of various types of stainless steel and glass finishing products for both commercial and residential applications. I visited prospective clients by cold calling as well as acting on the company's online marketing efforts, and after ascertaining the client's requirements and providing the resultant quote I followed up with my keen closing skills to secure the business. I was subsequently promoted to Sales Manager, whereby I managed the company's sales staff complement (of 10) to ensure that the requirements of the job were met and the company's revenue targets were achieved, and was successful in this responsibility. Show less



marcus evans Group

• Ireland
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  I worked for the group's THG division, selling sports hospitality packages to South African and international corporations in a very intense, "boiler room" environment. The sales skills I learned while at this firm have proved to be invaluable in my career, and form the building blocks upon which I have based my passion and aptitude for business development and account management. I worked for the group's THG division, selling sports hospitality packages to South African and international corporations in a very intense, "boiler room" environment. The sales skills I learned while at this firm have proved to be invaluable in my career, and form the building blocks upon which I have based my passion and aptitude for business development and account management.