Matt Grimes
Vice President | Head of Talent Advisory | Executive Search – Technology, Marketing, and Growth at Evolve Partners- Claim this Profile
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Evolve Partners
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President | Head of Talent Advisory | Executive Search – Technology, Marketing, and Growth
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Oct 2023 - Present
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Evolve Partners is an exclusive recruiting, executive search and talent advisory firm—considering only the most driven professionals with current or former public accounting experience or elite financial backgrounds, and those with best in class technology, marketing or growth experience —for key roles in high-growth companies across the US. We help professionals and clients move forward, faster. Clients: Not only do we provide executive search services for the c-suite, but we provide… Show more Evolve Partners is an exclusive recruiting, executive search and talent advisory firm—considering only the most driven professionals with current or former public accounting experience or elite financial backgrounds, and those with best in class technology, marketing or growth experience —for key roles in high-growth companies across the US. We help professionals and clients move forward, faster. Clients: Not only do we provide executive search services for the c-suite, but we provide you with a similar level of service and quality for everyone below the executive level, with tailored recruiting packages. We are here to help build out your team, often after a fundraising round, or to help you expand or upgrade your team due growth plans. You’ll know all professionals we work with have been vetted against our strict requirements and that we have spent significant time establishing those relationships to best understand cultural and business fit. We also recognize we are often the first impression representing your firm and need to act in sync with your brand and values. We can get your firm, and opportunity, in front of the best talent out there. Our project and deliverable-based talent consulting services specialize in improving hiring processes, optimizing recruiting systems, and scaling your talent function. We leverage data-driven, process-oriented strategies, utilizing metrics, reporting, KPIs, and SLAs to further support your growth and business optimization. Professionals: We are not interested in a single transaction, rather we strive to partner throughout your career to keep you aware of growth opportunities over time. We are an information resource and can provide deep insight into the market - even if you are not looking to make a move. Overall, we help you understand the market so you know what opportunities you are giving up to stay in the one you're in - and therefore making sure you are always in the best position and growing. MOVE FORWARD, FASTER Show less
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Owner
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Jan 2021 - Present
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Transparent partners with early-stage and fast-growth organizations to provide talent advisory services, sourcing strategies, and recruiting support for their most difficult-to-fill positions.
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RiverNorth, Inc.
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor | Talent
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Apr 2020 - Present
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Challenge the current. RiverNorth is a Teal IT Services company that believes in bringing consulting back to contracting. We support IT modernization programs for federal subsidy programs and financial regulators through technical systems and data analysis, business architecture, project management, and agile services. We do this through our commitment to an environment where you can bring your “whole self” to work.
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Decisions
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Global Talent
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Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Decisions is a leading rules-driven, no-code process automation platform with a robust rules engine and thousands of built-in workflow steps. We leading the Automation Revolution and are a complete automation solution for Fortune 2000 financial services and healthcare companies. Customers use the Decisions Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) platform to write applications and build automations to fix customer experiences, modernize legacy applications, and automate anything and… Show more Decisions is a leading rules-driven, no-code process automation platform with a robust rules engine and thousands of built-in workflow steps. We leading the Automation Revolution and are a complete automation solution for Fortune 2000 financial services and healthcare companies. Customers use the Decisions Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) platform to write applications and build automations to fix customer experiences, modernize legacy applications, and automate anything and everything in their business. Show less
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U.Group
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Talent
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May 2020 - Mar 2022
Arlington, Virginia, United States U.Group is an advanced technology team delivering Data Science and AI-powered DevSecOps, Intelligence, Cloud, and Cyber solutions for our nation's most critical missions and a creative design company radically focused on using customer-centric innovation to create new opportunities in the public and private sectors. Working collaboratively across the US in remote teams, with physical office locations in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC, and we're in the heart of the action at client… Show more U.Group is an advanced technology team delivering Data Science and AI-powered DevSecOps, Intelligence, Cloud, and Cyber solutions for our nation's most critical missions and a creative design company radically focused on using customer-centric innovation to create new opportunities in the public and private sectors. Working collaboratively across the US in remote teams, with physical office locations in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC, and we're in the heart of the action at client sites—U.Group delivers best-in-class digital transformation services, powerful data platforms, augmented reality solutions, integrated marketing strategies, bundled services, and more. Acquired by IntelliBridge in 2022. Show less
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Head of Talent Acquisition
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
Washington D.C. Metro Area Led a dynamic team in cultivating a high-caliber candidate experience and attracting top talent to WhyHotel. Successfully scaled our team from ~38 to 100+ employees during Series B fundraising by making 75+ technical and non-technical, full-time hires over eight months, including executive level. Coached and managed six direct reports. Drove efforts that steadily reduced our speed-to-hire and time-to-hire while maintaining an average cost-to-hire of less than $2,400. WhyHotel is… Show more Led a dynamic team in cultivating a high-caliber candidate experience and attracting top talent to WhyHotel. Successfully scaled our team from ~38 to 100+ employees during Series B fundraising by making 75+ technical and non-technical, full-time hires over eight months, including executive level. Coached and managed six direct reports. Drove efforts that steadily reduced our speed-to-hire and time-to-hire while maintaining an average cost-to-hire of less than $2,400. WhyHotel is a DC-based startup that turns newly built, vacant luxury apartments into “pop-up hotels” and short-term rentals, blurring the lines between home and a traditional hotel. Show less
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Gateway Essentials
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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 | Recruitment
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Nov 2013 - Mar 2020
Washington D.C. Metro Area Gateway Essentials is a premier executive and professional search firm located in the Washington, DC area specializing in high-profile government contractor placements that are critical to serving our nation's federal agencies and defense. We find the best opportunities for our candidates and the best candidates for our clients. • Permanent placement recruiting efforts for mid-career to senior, executive-level professionals • Focus on business operations (BD, proposals, capture… Show more Gateway Essentials is a premier executive and professional search firm located in the Washington, DC area specializing in high-profile government contractor placements that are critical to serving our nation's federal agencies and defense. We find the best opportunities for our candidates and the best candidates for our clients. • Permanent placement recruiting efforts for mid-career to senior, executive-level professionals • Focus on business operations (BD, proposals, capture, program management) and technology (engineers, product managers, designers, etc) positions •Source, recruit, interview, and cultivate relationships with top talent • Relationship-driven approach to recruiting—developing partnerships and a meaningful fit between our candidates and clients Show less
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CapTech
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Washington D.C. Metro Area Managed cross-functional teams through design, development, testing, and implementation of digital web and mobile application products. Others Talk, We Listen. Bridging the gap between business and technology, CapTech partners with some of the world's most successful companies to design, develop, and manage technical and digital solutions that delight customers, drive insights, and meet strategic objectives.
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DayBlink Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2017 - May 2018
McLean, VA DayBlink is not your average consulting firm. We are different, and that's a good thing. Our unique business model combines strategic management consulting, start-up funding and incubation, and meaningful philanthropic impact. We hire people, not resumes, and are dedicated to the development and success of our employees. Value is rewarded and ingenuity is encouraged. Our culture is inspiring. We play hard, work harder, have fun, and do good. Accelerate… Show more DayBlink is not your average consulting firm. We are different, and that's a good thing. Our unique business model combines strategic management consulting, start-up funding and incubation, and meaningful philanthropic impact. We hire people, not resumes, and are dedicated to the development and success of our employees. Value is rewarded and ingenuity is encouraged. Our culture is inspiring. We play hard, work harder, have fun, and do good. Accelerate Growth. Spark Innovation. Drive Success. Show less
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Inova Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
Washington D.C. Metro Area • Established cohesive communication between divisions as an integrated project manager • Led an emergent urgent care transition project across the entirety of Inova Health System’s ambulatory practice • Held regular meetings with CIO and CMIO to develop next steps for change management and communication to the Inova ambulatory staff, end-users, and patients • Identified new opportunities for development and created project plans for continuous improvement efforts
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Huron
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Aug 2014 - 2016
Vienna, VA • Managed simultaneous technology upgrade projects as a member of a contracted PMO • Led a team of 100+ through integrated systems testing, issue resolution, technical dress rehearsals, cutover activities, and go-live for a transparent 2014 Epic upgrade • Facilitated integrated and claims testing for a home health install and opening of a new cancer unit • Participated in BD efforts and proposal writing for prospective patient portal projects/customers • Assisted in the development… Show more • Managed simultaneous technology upgrade projects as a member of a contracted PMO • Led a team of 100+ through integrated systems testing, issue resolution, technical dress rehearsals, cutover activities, and go-live for a transparent 2014 Epic upgrade • Facilitated integrated and claims testing for a home health install and opening of a new cancer unit • Participated in BD efforts and proposal writing for prospective patient portal projects/customers • Assisted in the development of a unique assessment tool and performed assessments on the current state of organizations’ patient portals, identifying key areas for improvement and business development opportunities Show less
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Cumberland
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
Franklin, TN Cumberland Consulting Group is a technology implementation and project management firm that serves healthcare providers across the nation. • Managed cross-functional teams through Epic clinical and revenue cycle system testing • Developed and implemented a new testing methodology to increase success during a tightened timeline • Managed the logging, tracking, resolution and reporting of all implementation issues using Microsoft SharePoint • Led computerized physician order… Show more Cumberland Consulting Group is a technology implementation and project management firm that serves healthcare providers across the nation. • Managed cross-functional teams through Epic clinical and revenue cycle system testing • Developed and implemented a new testing methodology to increase success during a tightened timeline • Managed the logging, tracking, resolution and reporting of all implementation issues using Microsoft SharePoint • Led computerized physician order entry application training sessions for physician and surgeon end-users • Drafted original standardized implementation and project management methodology documentation Show less
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AtlasAdvancement, Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Acquisition Manager
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
McLean, VA Atlas Advancement is a boutique, full service retained and contingent search firm specializing in the placement of finance, accounting, audit, tax, and contracting professionals. • Full-time, permanent recruiting efforts for a range of clientele throughout the Washington DC metro area • Identified and sourced qualified candidates through cold-calling, social media, networking, and corporate events • Researched prospective clients, developed new business, and managed client… Show more Atlas Advancement is a boutique, full service retained and contingent search firm specializing in the placement of finance, accounting, audit, tax, and contracting professionals. • Full-time, permanent recruiting efforts for a range of clientele throughout the Washington DC metro area • Identified and sourced qualified candidates through cold-calling, social media, networking, and corporate events • Researched prospective clients, developed new business, and managed client relationships Show less
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Epic
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
• Led EHR and patient portal implementations for large hospital systems • Responsible for coordination of all stages of the implementation process, including initial project scope discussions, workflow analysis, design, build, testing, go-live support and rollout strategy • Developed an agile-esque implementation process for regional clinics • Managed training environment build, lesson plan construction, and training sessions for clinical staff
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Penn State Sports Properties
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
• Facilitated promotions, advertising, and events for Penn State Athletics corporate sponsors • Built relationships with, managed expectations of, and catered to corporate sponsor personnel • Personally represented and upheld the Penn State Athletics brand
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Marketing Researcher
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
• Identified and developed prospective leads using Salesforce CRM • Performed online and phone research for the promotion of multiple products • Drafted promotional letters to prospective clientele
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Education
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Penn State University
Bachelors of Science, Marketing -
Smeal College of Business
Bachelors of Science, Marketing -
North Kitsap High School