Nelson Cook
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Kelly TeBrinke
Nelson is such a professional! He responds promptly to calls and emails, is open to feedback, and is client focused. I highly recommend working with Nelson for any recruitment-related needs!
Diane Greenwell
Nelson supported my staffing needs. He was positive and patient in our interactions and always had a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet our technical needs. Nelson is a amazing resource that found talent we needed in a timely manner. It is a pleasure working with Nelson and I recommend him as a valued business partner.
Josef Hanopol
Nelson is very professional. When I was working with him its always been an easy and approachable process. I know I can always count on him and I appreciate all the help he has done. I am happy to see that he still out there helping people to start/advances their careers. Keep up the good work and see you around. : ) (🍜🍲)
Kelly TeBrinke
Nelson is such a professional! He responds promptly to calls and emails, is open to feedback, and is client focused. I highly recommend working with Nelson for any recruitment-related needs!
Diane Greenwell
Nelson supported my staffing needs. He was positive and patient in our interactions and always had a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet our technical needs. Nelson is a amazing resource that found talent we needed in a timely manner. It is a pleasure working with Nelson and I recommend him as a valued business partner.
Josef Hanopol
Nelson is very professional. When I was working with him its always been an easy and approachable process. I know I can always count on him and I appreciate all the help he has done. I am happy to see that he still out there helping people to start/advances their careers. Keep up the good work and see you around. : ) (🍜🍲)
Kelly TeBrinke
Nelson is such a professional! He responds promptly to calls and emails, is open to feedback, and is client focused. I highly recommend working with Nelson for any recruitment-related needs!
Diane Greenwell
Nelson supported my staffing needs. He was positive and patient in our interactions and always had a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet our technical needs. Nelson is a amazing resource that found talent we needed in a timely manner. It is a pleasure working with Nelson and I recommend him as a valued business partner.
Josef Hanopol
Nelson is very professional. When I was working with him its always been an easy and approachable process. I know I can always count on him and I appreciate all the help he has done. I am happy to see that he still out there helping people to start/advances their careers. Keep up the good work and see you around. : ) (🍜🍲)
Kelly TeBrinke
Nelson is such a professional! He responds promptly to calls and emails, is open to feedback, and is client focused. I highly recommend working with Nelson for any recruitment-related needs!
Diane Greenwell
Nelson supported my staffing needs. He was positive and patient in our interactions and always had a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet our technical needs. Nelson is a amazing resource that found talent we needed in a timely manner. It is a pleasure working with Nelson and I recommend him as a valued business partner.
Josef Hanopol
Nelson is very professional. When I was working with him its always been an easy and approachable process. I know I can always count on him and I appreciate all the help he has done. I am happy to see that he still out there helping people to start/advances their careers. Keep up the good work and see you around. : ) (🍜🍲)
Experience
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BackStretch Recruitment Group
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Canada
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Strategic Growth and Operations
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Oct 2022 - Present
Imagine having an on call recruitment team ready when you are. Whether you are hiring 1 key executive or need to ramp up 80+ in 6 months (yes, we did that) - hiring is one less thing you are your team have to worry about. That is why people choose BackStretch. We act as a Hiring Partner on behalf of companies that care about who they hire and the quality of their teams. Utilizing the latest technology, effective direct messaging, and experience - BackStretch is leading the way companies hire from the inside. Welcome to BackStretch Recruitment - a Hiring Partner for your growing business.
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TEEMA
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Canada
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Staffing and Recruiting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Client Manager
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
Presidents Club, 2019, 2020, 2021 - Sold staffing solutions to large enterprise Corporations as well as medium sized businesses throughout North America and Internationally. - Provided full cycle recruitment Presidents Club, 2019, 2020, 2021 - Sold staffing solutions to large enterprise Corporations as well as medium sized businesses throughout North America and Internationally. - Provided full cycle recruitment
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Robert Half
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Division Director
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
I grew and managed in a hands on capacity Robert Half’s Information Technology & Business Transformation divisions, assisting our clients in hiring IT professionals within the Financial Services & Commerce industries ranging from Mid to Senior level. I grew and managed in a hands on capacity Robert Half’s Information Technology & Business Transformation divisions, assisting our clients in hiring IT professionals within the Financial Services & Commerce industries ranging from Mid to Senior level.
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TEKsystems
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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 Manager - Information Technology
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
TEKsystems, Aston Carter and Aerotek are owned by Allegis Group Inc, making up the largest private talent management firm in the world. Nelson was responsible for managing an Information Technology recruitment team of 10 staff as well as business development, and providing 360* recruiting to our clients. This was via a M&A and bringing this American staffing firm to Asia. TEKsystems, Aston Carter and Aerotek are owned by Allegis Group Inc, making up the largest private talent management firm in the world. Nelson was responsible for managing an Information Technology recruitment team of 10 staff as well as business development, and providing 360* recruiting to our clients. This was via a M&A and bringing this American staffing firm to Asia.
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The Adecco Group
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Spring Professional Information Technology Division
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Spring Professional, the wholly-owned professional recruitment arm of the Adecco Group in Asia.This was an internal transfer to bring, create and grow a new recruitment brand in Asia. Main duties were selling staffing solutions, as well as hiring, training, and managing both sales and recruitment teams. Whilst still providing 360* recruitment to our clients.
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Business Development Manager, Modis Information Technology Division
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Aug 2010 - May 2013
Modis Canada Inc., is a wholly-owned Information Technology Recruitment arm of the Adecco Group of companies in the US, Canada, and Europe. I led the recruiting and sales team of 12 staff for the IT Technology staffing solutions and brought this brand to the Vancouver market through a M&A, whilst increasing profitability year on year.
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Procom
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Manager
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
I was responsible for Managing and building the internal team of sales, support and recruitment staff. Growing both EVA 150% and internal headcount from 2 to 12. Managed a contract team of over 120+ Independent Contractors. - Selling staffing, project solutions or Professional Services to large enterprise Corporations as well as medium sized businesses. - Built new business/territory - Provided full cycle recruitment I was responsible for Managing and building the internal team of sales, support and recruitment staff. Growing both EVA 150% and internal headcount from 2 to 12. Managed a contract team of over 120+ Independent Contractors. - Selling staffing, project solutions or Professional Services to large enterprise Corporations as well as medium sized businesses. - Built new business/territory - Provided full cycle recruitment
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TEKsystems
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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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Technical Recruiter, TEKsystems Information Technology Division
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
- I was able to become the 1# biller of all 147 Allegis Group Recruiters in Canada with over $25,000 in weekly net margin spread gained from candidate placement revenue. - I was able to become the 1# biller of all 147 Allegis Group Recruiters in Canada with over $25,000 in weekly net margin spread gained from candidate placement revenue.
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Morgan Creek Golf Course
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Golf Professional
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Aug 2003 - Sep 2005
- Managed & taught Junior Swing Classes and private Golf lessons - Manager of Golf tournament setup and practice facilities. - Oversaw reservations, Golf course operations and pro shop sales - Managed & taught Junior Swing Classes and private Golf lessons - Manager of Golf tournament setup and practice facilities. - Oversaw reservations, Golf course operations and pro shop sales
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Education
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St. Thomas University
BBA, Sports Administration