Paula Kvarnberg
Managing Director at Search America, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Jala Curtis
I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Paula in searching for a new career path, her services were superb!!! Paula was professional, diligent and an absolute delight to work with. After just a short amount of time, Paula's dedication and follow through resulted in securing an employment offer with a company I am now extremely proud to be a part of. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is exploring new opportunities! Warmest Regards, Jala Curtis.
Elizabeth Luxon
Having known Paula for over 18 years, I continue to marvel at her extraordinary ability to meet the mutual needs of client and candidate. She is always one step ahead, anticipating scenarios and prepared with an action plan. Paula is a a joy to work with and a consummate professional.
Jala Curtis
I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Paula in searching for a new career path, her services were superb!!! Paula was professional, diligent and an absolute delight to work with. After just a short amount of time, Paula's dedication and follow through resulted in securing an employment offer with a company I am now extremely proud to be a part of. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is exploring new opportunities! Warmest Regards, Jala Curtis.
Elizabeth Luxon
Having known Paula for over 18 years, I continue to marvel at her extraordinary ability to meet the mutual needs of client and candidate. She is always one step ahead, anticipating scenarios and prepared with an action plan. Paula is a a joy to work with and a consummate professional.
Jala Curtis
I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Paula in searching for a new career path, her services were superb!!! Paula was professional, diligent and an absolute delight to work with. After just a short amount of time, Paula's dedication and follow through resulted in securing an employment offer with a company I am now extremely proud to be a part of. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is exploring new opportunities! Warmest Regards, Jala Curtis.
Elizabeth Luxon
Having known Paula for over 18 years, I continue to marvel at her extraordinary ability to meet the mutual needs of client and candidate. She is always one step ahead, anticipating scenarios and prepared with an action plan. Paula is a a joy to work with and a consummate professional.
Jala Curtis
I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Paula in searching for a new career path, her services were superb!!! Paula was professional, diligent and an absolute delight to work with. After just a short amount of time, Paula's dedication and follow through resulted in securing an employment offer with a company I am now extremely proud to be a part of. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is exploring new opportunities! Warmest Regards, Jala Curtis.
Elizabeth Luxon
Having known Paula for over 18 years, I continue to marvel at her extraordinary ability to meet the mutual needs of client and candidate. She is always one step ahead, anticipating scenarios and prepared with an action plan. Paula is a a joy to work with and a consummate professional.
Experience
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Search America, LLC
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2001 - Present
Celebrating 20 years in business, Search America, LLC, is an executive search firm that serves clients with higher level executive and professional search needs. It serves emerging growth companies and recruits across many functional lines. Its search process best serves clients' needs, allowing it to fully understand the uniqueness of every client and the requirements of every individual search assignment. Search America not only strives to find the most ideal candidates for its client companies but to find the most ideal people for their corporate cultures.
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Outsource UK
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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1997 - 2001
Head HR Executive reporting to the President/CEO/Chairman of the Board. Oversaw Employment, Employee Relations, Training, Compensation, and Benefits. Some selected accomplishments~ *Reduced turnover by 22% *Reduced EEOC claims by 12% *Reduced cost per hire by 10% *Reduced outside recruiting costs by over $250K annually *Created an employee referral program reducing cost per hire by 15% *Lead the development process for behavioral psychological assessments and performing job analysis on corporate positions saving over $20K SG&A *Developed a training curriculum and certification training program for all positions.
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Recourse Communications, Inc.
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West Palm Beach, Florida Area
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Executive Director
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1993 - 1997
Started a search firm within a company that sold recruitment advertising, produced recruitment magazines, developed a recruitment web site www.bestjobsusa.com, owned a recruitment advertising agency, and produced national job fairs. Started a search firm within a company that sold recruitment advertising, produced recruitment magazines, developed a recruitment web site www.bestjobsusa.com, owned a recruitment advertising agency, and produced national job fairs.
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Career Advancement Consultants
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
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Director
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1987 - 1993
Executive search recruiter and manager. Promoted 5 times within 14 months from entry-level Account Executive to Executive Producer. Later promoted to Director. Executive search recruiter and manager. Promoted 5 times within 14 months from entry-level Account Executive to Executive Producer. Later promoted to Director.
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Education
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1982 - 1985
University of Miami
Bachelor's, Business/Music
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